Comparison

Link List vs Shared Notes +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Link List

Save, organize, and instantly access your web links with a clean and powerful interface. Effortlessly manage digital resources for projects or topics, and find anything with built-in search. Premium features include iCloud sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Save links via Share Sheet
  • Organize links into custom lists
  • Add tags for filtering
  • Built-in search functionality
  • iCloud Sync (Premium)
  • Clean and simple interface
Features
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Link List – Smart and Simple Link Management Link List is a clean and powerful app designed to help you save, organize, and instantly access your web links. Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday browser, Link List gives you control over your digital resources. Features: Save links quickly from Safari or any app using the Share Sheet. Organize links into custom lists for different projects or topics. Add tags to each link to make filtering and searching easier. Use the built-in search to instantly find any saved link. iCloud Sync (Premium): Keep your links backed up and synced across your devices. Simple and clean interface for easy link management. Subscription Options: Monthly: $1.99 Yearly: $12.99 Upgrade to unlock iCloud sync and future premium features. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-for-link-list Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyforlinklist

About

Shared Notes +

Features
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Shared Notes makes it easy to create, organize, and share notes with the people in your life. Create personal notes for yourself or share lists and ideas with friends, family, or anyone you choose. Changes stay synced through iCloud, so everyone can stay up to date across their Apple devices. With Shared Notes you can: • Create and organize notes and lists • Share notes with other people • Collaborate and keep shared content up to date • Access your notes across your Apple devices • Keep personal notes private • Use a simple, clean, and intuitive interface Whether you’re planning together, keeping track of important information, or simply organizing your everyday thoughts, Shared Notes gives you one easy place to keep everything connected.

Screenshots

Link List4 screens
Shared Notes +3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shared Notes + at none against Link List's 2. Shared Notes + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Link List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shared Notes + asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link List ships an update every 3 weeks, Shared Notes + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Link List versus Shared Notes +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink ListShared Notes +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalman AlbalawiKARYNA BASHYNSKA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Link List

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$12.991 Year
None

Shared Notes +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link List free?
Link List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shared Notes + free?
Shared Notes + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link List or Shared Notes + have ads?
Neither Link List nor Shared Notes + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link List or Shared Notes +?
Link List ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shared Notes + every 5 days. Most recently, Link List was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shared Notes + on October 31, 2026.

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