Comparison

LinkBuddy vs Hookr

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Hookr

Features
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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

Screenshots

LinkBuddy4 screens
Hookr4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hookr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. LinkBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LinkBuddy versus Hookr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkBuddyHookr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPeter ToIhor Mostovenko

In-app purchases

None

LinkBuddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hookr

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is LinkBuddy free?
LinkBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hookr free?
Hookr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkBuddy or Hookr have ads?
Neither LinkBuddy nor Hookr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkBuddy or Hookr?
LinkBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and Hookr every 3 days. Most recently, LinkBuddy was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hookr on October 7, 2026.

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