Comparison

Bromides vs Linkdrop

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

Head to head
About

Bromides

Features
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Save photos from any app straight into albums in your Photos library without hassle. Features: - Instantly save photos into albums: no fiddling with menus in the Photos app necessary - Search for albums quickly - Create albums and folders easily - 3 different display modes catered to your workflows: List, Grid, Panels

About

Linkdrop

Features
Currently charting
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Linkdrop is a simple, elegant way to save links β€” and nothing gets in your way. No accounts. No clutter. No distractions. Just a smooth, native experience built entirely for iPhone. Linkdrop helps you quickly capture what you find online and keep it organized, without slowing you down. Every interaction is designed to feel instant, intuitive, and lightweight β€” from sharing a link to managing your collections. You can save from Safari, Instagram, TikTok β€” or almost any other app with a Share button. Whether it’s an article, a recipe, a video, or a post β€” just tap β€œShare” and drop it in. Your data stays on your device, powered by Core Data and SwiftUI. No cloud sync. No tracking. Just peace of mind. Whether you're saving for later, gathering inspiration, or collecting for a project, Linkdrop lets you stay focused on what matters: the content. Key Features Share links directly from Safari, Instagram, TikTok, or any other app Organize with custom collections or use Quick Drops Add personal notes to any link Edit, move, favorite, or share links Search and manage everything in one clean view Private by design β€” all data stays on your device No ads, no subscriptions One-time purchase. Yours to keep.

Screenshots

Bromides2 screens
Linkdrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bromides at Free against Linkdrop's $1.99. Linkdrop's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Bromides is free to download; Linkdrop costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bromides ships an update fortnightly, Linkdrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
Bromides versus Linkdrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBromidesLinkdrop
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankβ€”#179 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin XinJohnny Oberg

In-app purchases

None

Bromides

No in-app purchases

None

Linkdrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bromides free?
Bromides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkdrop free?
Linkdrop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bromides or Linkdrop have ads?
Neither Bromides nor Linkdrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bromides or Linkdrop?
Bromides ships an update fortnightly, and Linkdrop weekly. Most recently, Bromides was updated on October 13, 2026 and Linkdrop on September 29, 2026.

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