LinkBuddy vs Pixel Bookmarks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkBuddy
This is a free, open-source client for a self-hosted bookmark management service. It allows users to add, edit, archive, and search bookmarks, with support for a share sheet extension and an in-app browser. It's privacy-focused and ad-free.
- Add, edit, archive, delete bookmarks
- Search bookmarks (active, archive, unread, untagged, shared)
- Share sheet extension for external app sharing
- In-app browser with Safari Reader View
- Dark and light mode themes
- iPad compatible
- Privacy focused and ad-free
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LinkBuddy is a free and open source client for linkding, a selfhosted bookmark management service. NOTE: This does not work without a selfhosted instance of linkding and an associated API access token. Please see more information about setting up linkding here: https://linkding.link/ Features: - Add, edit, archive and delete bookmarks - View and search your active, archive, unread, untagged, and shared bookmarks - Supports share sheet extension to share URLs from other apps into LinkBuddy - Open and view links in in-app web browser - Supports Safari Reader View via in-app web browser - Supports dark mode and light mode themes - iPad compatible - Privacy focused - this app doesn't store or track any personal user information, logs, or display any ads - Free and open source: https://github.com/peterto/LinkBuddy
Pixel Bookmarks
Save and organize web links from any app or browser. Features smart organization with collections, folders, and tags, rich bookmark details, and fast search. Securely back up and sync across devices.
- Universal link saving via share sheet
- Custom collections, nested folders, and tags
- Rich bookmark details with images
- Lightning-fast search
- Secure backup and sync
- Private browsing friendly
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Discover Pixel Bookmarks: your on-the-go solution for saving and organizing links effortlessly. Keep your inspiration organized, without opening the app: • Universal Link Saver Quickly bookmark from any app or browser via the share sheet. • Smart Organization Use custom collections, nested folders, or flexible tags to stay organized your way. • Rich Bookmark Details Add titles, subtitles, and images to make links easier to recognize and revisit. • Lightning-Fast Search Instantly find what you need with keywords, tags, or collections. • Secure Backup & Sync Save locally or sync seamlessly via Google Drive for access across all your devices. • Private Browsing Friendly Open links using any browser, including incognito mode, for enhanced privacy. • Clean, Modern Design Enjoy a sleek, adaptive interface that feels intuitive and easy to use. Why You’ll Love Pixel Bookmarks: Whether you’re a creator, researcher, or everyday user, Pixel Bookmarks streamlines your link management—so you can save, organize, and access your web discoveries with a single tap. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions Pixel Bookmarks includes optional subscription tiers for advanced syncing features. You’ll see pricing, terms, and details inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/G705-Ghilan/pixel-bookmarks-privacy-policy Get Started Now and transform how you capture and organize content—download Pixel Bookmarks today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkBuddy at none against Pixel Bookmarks's 3. Pixel Bookmarks's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Pixel Bookmarks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LinkBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LinkBuddy against 5.0 for Pixel Bookmarks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
LinkBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Bookmarks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkBuddy | Pixel Bookmarks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Peter To | Mohamed Al-Kainai |
Customer experience
LinkBuddy
Pixel Bookmarks
In-app purchases
LinkBuddy
No in-app purchases
Pixel Bookmarks
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99









