Comparison

GNATLinker vs TrustLens

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

Head to head
About

GNATLinker

This utility helps you remove personal identifying information from shared links. It visits encoded links and redirects to retrieve the clean, final URL. You can then share or open the de-identified link.

Highlights
  • Removes personal identity from links
  • Visits encoded links and redirects
  • Obtains decoded final link
  • Allows sharing of clean links
  • De-identifies traceable private info
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GNAT Linker is a utility that helps you remove your identity from links you may share from other apps and social platforms. GNAT Linker works where private info traceable to you is mixed together with the link to the unique content you want to share. GNAT Linker does the work of visiting this encoded link and each redirect to obtain the decoded final link which no longer includes your private info. You can then share or open the clean link.

About

TrustLens

Features
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TrustLens helps you decide before you tap. Scan QR codes and analyze links to spot phishing and scam signals before opening a page. TrustLens shows the real destination, explains risk indicators in plain language, and keeps your checks private on your device. How it works: - Scan a QR code or paste a URL - Expand short links and follow redirect chains safely - Score risk from 0-100 and label it Safe, Caution, or Danger - Show clear reasons (HTTP, suspicious keywords, unusual domains, too many redirects, and more) - Recommend what to do next: Open normally, Open with caution, or avoid and use the official site Key features: - QR scanner with torch and large viewfinder - “Analyze” confirmation step before any link opens - Safe Open flow with extra warning for high-risk links - Share Sheet extension: analyze links from other apps - Save analysis history with date, domain, and risk level - Share a readable safety report - Trusted domain whitelist to reduce false alarms - Multilingual support Privacy first: - On-device analysis: scanned and shared URLs are processed locally - No scanned URLs are uploaded to our servers - Personalized ads are optional and off by default - ATT permission is requested only if you choose personalized ads Important: TrustLens provides risk indicators to help reduce risk. It is not antivirus software and cannot guarantee total protection. Always verify sensitive actions on official websites.

Screenshots

GNATLinker4 screens
TrustLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GNATLinker at none against TrustLens's shown. GNATLinker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GNATLinker versus TrustLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNATLinkerTrustLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDissect Cyber IncSANTIAGO MARTINEZ ANTEQUERA

In-app purchases

None

GNATLinker

No in-app purchases

None

TrustLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GNATLinker free?
GNATLinker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrustLens free?
TrustLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GNATLinker or TrustLens have ads?
TrustLens shows ads; GNATLinker does not.

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