LinkClip vs GoodNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LinkClip
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If you find a webpage you'd like to read later, simply save it to LinkClip. You can gather links with the Share button, organize them with tags and favorites, and quickly find out the core content with an AI summary. Key Features - Save links with the Share button of various apps such as Safari - Request AI Summary at the same time as link is saved - Provides key content in a readable summary screen - AI-based tag recommendations - Link classification and search using tags - Favorite and Later Read List - Managing Read/Unread Status - Sort by name and save time - Multiple choices to edit multiple links at once - Create a personal note by link - Support for light/dark mode and system settings Don't miss the content you're interested in and save it. LinkClip simplifies complex link management.
GoodNote
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Forget the tab graveyard. GoodNote saves every article, link, and story you want to read later - then strips away the clutter so you can actually read it. A clean, distraction-free reader. Your whole library synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. And it all stays offline, forever. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE - Share any page from Safari or any app straight into GoodNote - On Mac, drag a link in from your browser or just press โN - Add links by hand, or let Shortcuts and App Intents do it for you - Everything is stored offline, so it's yours to read on a plane, a subway, or a dead-zone cabin READ THE WAY YOU LIKE - A beautiful reader view with no ads, popups, or cookie banners - Five reading themes and full typography control - text size, line spacing and typeface (Premium) - One tap flips back to the original web page whenever you want it - Highlight passages in six colors and add your own notes - Every highlight collects into a per-article Notebook FIND IT IN A SECOND - Full-text search reaches the title, the author, the tags, and the entire body of every article - not just titles - Organize with tags, custom lists, and stars - Smart lists gather what's unread, starred, untagged, or highlighted, with no setup at all - The Home Screen widget counts what's still waiting and shows the next few titles - A gentle daily reminder nudges you back to your reading PICK UP EXACTLY WHERE YOU LEFT OFF - Articles, highlights, tags, and your reading position all sync between devices - Start an article on iPhone, finish it on Mac at the very same paragraph - Syncs through your own iCloud - no account to create, no password, no email TAKE YOUR HIGHLIGHTS WITH YOU - Export any article and its highlights as clean Markdown (Premium) - Drops straight into Obsidian, Notion, or whichever editor you already live in MADE FOR THE MAC, NOT JUST RESIZED - A real three-column window: your lists, your articles, and the reader side by side - Full menu bar, keyboard shortcuts, and articles that open in their own windows - Bought GoodNote already? The Mac app is included. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account, no tracking, no analytics, no ads - Your reading list is yours alone. We never see it. START FREE. PAY ONCE IF YOU STAY. - Your first 30 articles are free - no trial countdown, no card up front - One payment unlocks unlimited articles, reading customization and Markdown export - No subscription, ever. Buy it once and GoodNote is yours to keep. Built natively for Apple - fast, light, and right at home on iOS, iPadOS, and Mac. Available in 12 languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkClip at none against GoodNote's 1. GoodNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. GoodNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LinkClip asks for nothing beyond the download.
LinkClip ships an update every 3 months, GoodNote every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | LinkClip | GoodNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GwanHyeok Sim | Dang Nam Nguyen |
In-app purchases
LinkClip
No in-app purchases
GoodNote
- GoodNote Premium$5.99









