Bookmark URL Saver vs Etzly
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
Etzly
This visual note-taking application helps you organize thoughts and ideas by creating connected trees. Expand on initial concepts with detailed branches and sub-branches, keeping information contextually relevant. It's designed for users who prefer a non-linear approach to organizing information.
- Organize ideas visually
- Create connected branches and sub-branches
- Write rich notes with formatting and links
- Search and jump to specific thoughts
- Keep work and personal ideas separate
- Local data storage
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Think in branches with Etzly, a visual note-taking app that turns ideas into connected trees. Start with a big thought, then add branches and sub-branches as your thinking grows. Every branch has its own note, so details stay beside the idea they belong to. Use Etzly to: • Organize ideas, projects, research, and goals visually • Move between the full tree and a focused branch • Write rich notes with bold, italic, underline, lists, checklists, and links • Search your tree and jump straight to any thought • Keep work and personal ideas connected without flattening them into one long list Etzly is made for visual thinkers, writers, students, makers, and anyone whose ideas do not fit into a straight line. No account is required. In the current version, your trees, branches, and notes are stored locally on your device. Find the structure in your thinking, keep the context around every idea, and follow each branch where it leads. https://etzly.com/terms/ https://etzly.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Etzly at none against Bookmark URL Saver's 12. Etzly also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bookmark URL Saver's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Etzly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Etzly 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.
Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, Etzly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookmark URL Saver | Etzly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (58 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 330 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youssef Ismaili | TEXTMYLINK LLC |
Customer experience
Bookmark URL Saver
Etzly
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
Etzly
No in-app purchases
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