LinkBuddy vs Hookr
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
Hookr
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Hookr – Real-Time Webhook Notifications for Everyone Hookr helps low-code and no-code users stay on top of important events. Create webhooks in seconds, receive push notifications instantly, and forward requests to your own services — all without writing a single line of code. Key Features: • Manage Webhooks: View, enable, or disable webhooks in one place. • Copy & Use: Instantly copy your generated webhook URL to start receiving events. • Private Mode: Your webhook payloads aren’t stored on our servers. • Forwarding: Send requests safely to your own URL, preserving headers and payload. • Events & Details: Track notifications and inspect headers, query, and payload data. • Settings Control: Turn notifications on/off, configure silent hours, and active days. Hookr is perfect for automating notifications from forms, payments, or custom workflows. Stay informed without effort and never miss important events again. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://hookr.app/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkBuddy at none against Hookr's 1. LinkBuddy also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Hookr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Hookr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. LinkBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
LinkBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Hookr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkBuddy | Hookr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Peter To | Ihor Mostovenko |
In-app purchases
LinkBuddy
No in-app purchases
Hookr
- Pro$2.991 Month









