Comparison

Linko vs SquareNotes

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

Head to head
About

Linko

Capture and organize information from various sources, then connect it to your existing knowledge. Ask questions and receive answers based on your personal knowledge base. Integrates with AI tools and offers private, encrypted storage.

Highlights
  • Capture notes via text or voice
  • Save articles, videos, podcasts, and links
  • Automatic filing and topic connection
  • Ask questions and get answers from your notes
  • Visualize knowledge maps and topic growth
  • Integrate with AI tools like ChatGPT
  • Export notes as Markdown
Features
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Your AI knowledge base. Save what you read, watch and hear, and note it in your own words, even out loud. Linko files it, connects it to what you noted before, and answers from it when you ask. CATCH IT, HOWEVER IT COMES • Write a note, or say it out loud • Save articles, books, videos, podcasts and any link, from the share sheet or a widget • Nothing to name or file first IT CONNECTS TO WHAT YOU NOTED BEFORE • Linko reads each note and resource as you save it and files it under the Topic it fits • It shows you which earlier notes the new one connects to • Make a Tag when you want a group of your own, and move anything if you see it differently ASK YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE • Ask Linko answers from your own notes and sources, every source cited SEE WHAT YOUR NOTES ADD UP TO • Every Topic and Tag opens with your current understanding, each line pointing back to the notes it comes from • A knowledge map shows how your Topics connect, and rings show how they grow EVERY SOURCE GETS A PAGE • What it says, the key points, and every note you took on it • Read the original in place, and select a line to note it or ask about it KEEP WHAT YOU READ • A short daily review, drawn from your own notes BRING IT TO YOUR AI TOOLS • Connect ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools over MCP, so they can search and add to your knowledge base YOURS, AND PRIVATE • Private by default. Private notes are encrypted before they're stored • Not used to train AI. No ads • Export everything as Markdown • On iPhone, iPad, Android, the web and Chrome Try all of Linko free for your first 50 notes and resources, with no time limit. After that, Pro lets you keep adding, with more AI each month.

About

SquareNotes

This app brings the tactile experience of real sticky notes to your digital devices. It offers a minimalist space for quick reminders, thought organization, and visual placement of notes on your screen. Manage to-do lists, ideas, and important information with a simple, customizable interface.

Highlights
  • Digital sticky notes
  • Visual note placement
  • Customizable colors and sizes
  • Freeform arrangement
  • Trash and restore functionality
  • Minimalist interface
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Bring the familiar feel of real sticky notes to your phone. This app gives you a clean, minimalist space where you can write quick reminders, organize your thoughts, and place notes anywhere on your screen. Whether it’s a to-do list, a sudden idea, or something you don’t want to forget, your notes stay right where you put them. - A Simple, Visual Way to Stay Organized Create a new sticky note with one tap, type what you need, and drag it to your preferred spot. Arrange your notes freely, group related ideas together, or scatter them just the way you like. - Customize Your Workspace Choose from multiple note colors, adjust sizes, and personalize your board to match your style. - Write. Stick. Move. Delete. Managing your notes is effortless. Keep your board tidy, send old notes to the trash, and restore them anytime from the trash can. - Feels Real, Works Better The app captures the charm of real sticky notes while staying light, fast, and modern. No clutter, no complications, just your thoughts presented visually. Perfect For • Daily reminders • Shopping lists • Brainstorming ideas • Quick to-dos • Planning your day Turn your screen into your personal sticky-note wall and enjoy the freedom of visual note-taking. Stay organized in a fun, simple, and customizable way.

Screenshots

Linko4 screens
SquareNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linko at 5.0 against SquareNotes's 4.0. Linko also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). SquareNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. Linko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SquareNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linko has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linko ships an update every 2 weeks, SquareNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linko versus SquareNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkoSquareNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLinko Inc.BORA MERT SAHIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linko

Subscriptions2
  • Advanced$7.991 Month
  • Advanced$69.991 Year
None

SquareNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquareNotes free?
SquareNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linko or SquareNotes?
Linko is rated higher. Linko averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SquareNotes averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Linko or SquareNotes have ads?
Neither Linko nor SquareNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linko or SquareNotes?
Linko ships an update every 2 weeks, and SquareNotes every 2 months. Most recently, Linko was updated on November 4, 2026 and SquareNotes on October 30, 2026.

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