CleanClip vs CharacterLinks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CleanClip
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CleanClip – Clean Links Before You Share CleanClip helps you turn messy copied URLs into cleaner, more privacy-friendly links. Whenever you copy a link, CleanClip can detect it, remove common tracking parameters, and show you the cleaned result. You can preview the link in the app, copy it, or share it right away. Simple, fast, and built for people who want cleaner links without extra noise. Features • Automatically detects copied URLs • Removes common tracking parameters like utm_source, fbclid, igshid, si, and more • Cleans sharing links from Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, X, Reddit, and more • Smart site-specific rules that remove tracking without breaking links • Share extension to clean links from any app • Shows which parameters were removed and which were kept • Shows whether your clipboard holds the original or the cleaned link • Preview cleaned links inside the app before sharing • Copy or share cleaned links with one tap • Option to remove all URL parameters • Customizable rule groups, custom parameters, and excluded domains • iCloud Sync keeps your cleaning rules the same on all your devices • App language selection • Clean, minimal interface Privacy First CleanClip cleans your links fully on your device. • No account required • No analytics • No trackers • No data sent to our servers Your clipboard content is processed locally. CleanClip does not upload, collect, or track your links. Optional iCloud Sync stores only your cleaning rules in your own iCloud account — your links and history are never synced. Who It’s For CleanClip is useful for: • Anyone who wants cleaner URLs • Privacy-conscious users • People who often share links in messages, email, or social apps • Marketers, creators, and developers who work with URLs often • Anyone tired of long, messy tracking links Copy a link. Clean it. Preview it. Share it with confidence.
CharacterLinks
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Never Lose Track of Characters Again Have you ever returned to a book after weeks and forgotten who's related to whom? Struggled to remember character connections in a complex TV series? CharacterLinks is your personal character relationship tracker for any story—whether you're reading, watching, or writing. Perfect for Readers & Viewers - Track characters across books, novels, TV shows, and movies - Build visual relationship maps as you discover connections - Add notes about each character and their relationships - Return to long novels after months and instantly remember everyone - Keep separate projects for each book series or TV show - Never confuse character names or relationships again Ideal for Writers & Creators - Plan and visualize your story's character network - Design complex relationship dynamics - Track character arcs and connections - Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously Visual Relationship Canvas - Drag and drop characters on an infinite canvas - Draw connections between characters with customizable lines - Add multiple labels to define complex relationships (family, friends, enemies, lovers) - Choose relationship sentiments: Love, Hate, Trust, Family, or Neutral - Color-coded connections show emotional dynamics at a glance - Adjust line styles and arrow directions for clarity Rich Character Profiles - Create detailed character information and bios - Add custom avatars or choose color-coded identifiers - Assign character roles: Protagonist, Supporting, Antagonist, Love Interest - Take notes about character development and importance - Never forget a character's backstory Organize Your Library - Premium user could manage unlimited books, shows, movies, or writing projects (we call them "Gems") - Search across your entire library - Custom organization and sorting options Built for Complex Stories CharacterLinks shines when stories get complicated: - Epic fantasy series with dozens of characters (Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time) - Mystery novels with intricate character connections - TV dramas with evolving relationships - Any story you can't finish in one sitting Data export & import - Never lose your notes and relationship maps - Backup and restore across devices Who Benefits from CharacterLinks? Book Readers - Track characters in complex novels and series. Perfect for those long books you read over months, or when juggling multiple books simultaneously. TV & Movie Fans - Map out relationships in intricate shows with large casts. Ideal for mystery series, historical dramas, and fantasy epics. Writers & Authors - Plan your story's character network before and during writing. Visualize how relationships evolve. Book Club Members - Keep notes on characters to enhance discussions. Remember details others might have forgotten. Students - Analyze literature for school with visual character relationship diagrams. Key Features: > Drag-and-drop visual canvas > Multiple relationship types with custom labels > Color-coded organization system > Search and filter functionality > Clean, intuitive interface Common User: > Maximum 5 gems > Maximum 5 characters per gem > Maximum 5 relationships per gem > No data import/export Premium User: > One-time purchase > Cost $4.99 > Unlimited Gems > Unlimited Characters > Unlimited Relationships > Data Import & Export Why CharacterLinks? Life is busy. You start a great book, put it down for a few weeks, and when you return, you've forgotten half the characters. You binge three episodes of a show, take a break for a month, and have to Google "who is X" constantly. CharacterLinks solves this problem. With CharacterLinks, you build your understanding as you go. Add characters when they appear. Draw connections as you discover them. When you return—whether it's days, weeks, or months later—everything you need is right there in a clear visual map. Start remembering instead of forgetting. Download CharacterLinks today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CharacterLinks at Free against CleanClip's $2.99. CharacterLinks also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). CleanClip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On 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
CharacterLinks is free to download; CleanClip costs $2.99 up front. CharacterLinks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CleanClip asks for nothing beyond the download.
CleanClip ships an update every 9 days, CharacterLinks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CleanClip | CharacterLinks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHUNG-HO LEE | 军强 蒋 |
In-app purchases
CleanClip
No in-app purchases
CharacterLinks
- CharacterLinks$4.99
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