Bookmark URL Saver vs Backlog Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookmark URL Saver
Easily save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app. Organize your saved content into custom collections with tags and notes. Read saved items distraction-free, even offline, with powerful search capabilities.
- Save links and screenshots from any app
- Distraction-free reader
- Offline reading
- Organize with collections and tags
- Powerful search
- Syncs across devices via iCloud
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Save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app -- then read them later, even offline. Trace is the bookmark manager for people who save a lot and hate losing track of it all. One tap from Safari, Instagram, X, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, or any app -- and your content is saved with the thumbnail, title, and source automatically. No copying, no pasting, no extra steps. Never lose something interesting again. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE - Save links, articles, videos, and web pages from any app using the share sheet - Import screenshots directly, even with limited photo library access - Auto-import screenshots as you take them - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Save PDFs with automatic thumbnail and page count - Capture anything using Siri Shortcuts without opening the app - Paste a link from your clipboard and save instantly DISTRACTION-FREE READER - Open saved articles in a clean reader with no ads or clutter - Customize font size and reading theme - Highlight text in multiple colors and add notes to any section - Read offline -- cached for planes, commutes, and subways - Highlights and notes sync across all your devices ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create collections to group content by topic, project, or mood - Color-coded tags with custom icons for flexible filtering - Filter captures by source website alongside your tags - Set a default collection so new saves go exactly where you want - Pin important items, archive what you have finished - Multi-select for quick batch actions - Password-protect and hide private collections POWERFUL SEARCH - Search across titles, descriptions, notes, tags, and sources - Combine text search with tag and source filters - Find that article you saved months ago in seconds iPHONE AND iPAD - Designed for both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts - Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad - Sidebar navigation for quick access to collections - Grid, list, and stack views to browse your way SWITCH FROM OTHER APPS - Import bookmarks from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox - Import your library from Raindrop or GoodLinks - Brings in your bookmarks, folders, and tags - Smart duplicate detection so nothing gets added twice iCLOUD SYNC - Save on iPhone, read on iPad, continue on Mac -- everything syncs automatically - Bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, and notes all stay in sync - No account to create, no sign-up required MORE - Set reminders so you actually come back to saved items - Export to CSV, JSON, or HTML bookmarks anytime - Share collections or individual captures with anyone - Customizable app icon and tint colors - Smart duplicate detection to keep your library clean BUILT FOR PRIVACY No account. No data collection. No tracking. Everything stays in your iCloud account, on your devices, exactly where it should be. PERFECT FOR - Researchers collecting reference material - Students saving study resources - Designers gathering visual inspiration - Writers and content creators organizing research - Shoppers saving products and wish lists - Anyone who takes a lot of screenshots or bookmarks things online NEW IN 2.0 - Now available on Mac -- save on any device, pick up on another - Set any collection as your default for new captures - Redesigned collection indicators with pin and default badges - Refined glass design with cleaner visual hierarchy - Updated share extension with new paywall and smoother flow - Improved onboarding experience - Stability improvements and bug fixes Download Trace and stop losing track of articles, screenshots, and ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.theblackholecompany.com/termsConditions.html
Backlog Studio
Save articles, PDFs, and videos for focused reading and organization. Enjoy a distraction-free reader with highlighting, note-taking, and offline access. AI-powered summaries and cross-device syncing enhance knowledge retention.
- Save articles, PDFs, and videos
- Distraction-free reader
- Highlighting and note-taking
- Organize with collections and tags
- Offline access
- AI summaries
- Cross-device syncing
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Backlog Studio is a focused reading library for the articles, PDFs, and ideas you want to keep. Save pages and YouTube videos from the web, read articles in a clean typography-first view, highlight important passages, and organize your library without the clutter of tabs or bookmarks. What you can do: - Save articles, PDFs, YouTube videos, and Shorts to a private library - Read in a quiet, distraction-free reader - Highlight passages and keep notes - Organize reading with collections and tags - Download articles and eligible saved videos for offline use - Ask AI questions about saved pieces when you need a summary or context - Sync your library across devices Backlog Studio is built for people who want to read deliberately, remember more, and keep useful knowledge close. Terms of Use: https://backlog.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://backlog.studio/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bookmark URL Saver at 58 against Backlog Studio's 1. Backlog Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bookmark URL Saver sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Backlog Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Backlog Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmark URL Saver has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bookmark URL Saver's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backlog Studio's.
Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, Backlog Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookmark URL Saver | Backlog Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (58 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 334 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youssef Ismaili | Kintsugi Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Bookmark URL Saver
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In-app purchases
Bookmark URL Saver
- Trace Pro$1.991 Month
- Prismoria Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- All Access$2.991 Month
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- Trace Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- All Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Trace Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Trace Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Free Lifetime offerFree
- Trace Pro Lifetime$19.99
- Trace Pro$19.99
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- Lifetime Access$29.99
- Trace Lifetime$39.99
Backlog Studio
- Month-to-Month Backlog Pro$29.991 Month
- Annual Backlog Pro Library$299.991 Year
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