Comparison

LinkBuddy vs Notake

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

Notake

Features
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Notake: Your unlimited digital notepad. Transform your iPad and iPhone into the ultimate digital notebook. Notake is the essential app for students, professionals, and creatives who want to take notes, sketch, organize ideas, and keep track of everything in one beautiful place. Whether you’re in a lecture, planning a project, or just journaling, Notake provides a smooth, natural, and distraction-free writing experience. Ditch the paper and take your notes to the next level. A NATURAL WRITING EXPERIENCE • Notake’s digital ink is engineered to be highly responsive, precise, and visually stunning. • Full Apple Pencil support: enjoy perfectly smooth drawing and utilize native Double-Tap support to seamlessly switch to your eraser or previous tool. • Customize your toolset: choose between pens and highlighters. Change colors and stroke thickness instantly using our unique, interactive floating toolbar. • Advanced toolbar gestures: swipe horizontally across the toolbar to switch tools, or swipe vertically to adjust your pen's thickness in a flash. CREATE RICH, VISUAL NOTES • Go beyond handwriting: enrich your pages by importing images and photos directly into your notes. Perfect for mood boards, visual note-taking, and diagrams. • Choose the perfect paper: select from blank, lined, or dotted/grid paper templates that stay perfectly crisp at any zoom level. SIMPLE & POWERFUL ORGANIZATION • Create unlimited notebooks and keep them organized your way. • Never lose a thought: our state-of-the-art saving engine captures every stroke in real-time, ensuring maximum data safety and reliability. • Safely manage deleted items with a built-in trash feature to easily recover anything you've accidentally removed. Designed with love for creativity and productivity. Download Notake today and start capturing your next big idea! --- Subscription Information (Notake Pro): Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nicoloclemente.com/privacy

Screenshots

LinkBuddy4 screens
Notake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkBuddy at none against Notake's 3. LinkBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Notake's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Notake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LinkBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Notake weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LinkBuddy versus Notake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkBuddyNotake
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPeter ToNicolo Clemente

In-app purchases

None

LinkBuddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Notake

Subscriptions3
  • Notake Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Notake Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Notake Premium Yearly Downsell3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is LinkBuddy free?
LinkBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notake free?
Notake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkBuddy or Notake have ads?
Neither LinkBuddy nor Notake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkBuddy or Notake?
LinkBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and Notake weekly. Most recently, LinkBuddy was updated on September 21, 2026 and Notake on October 14, 2026.

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