LegitURL vs Jargon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LegitURL
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Like a nutrition label for links. LegitURL instantly tells you if a link looks trustworthy. A low score means you probably shouldnβt bother. Because online, trust should be earned and - NOT assumed. Whether itβs from a sketchy email, a shortened link, or a suspicious redirect, LegitURL performs a full technical analysis and gives you a clear trust score. You can also generate a copy-ready report to ask your favorite AI whatβs right (or wrong) with the link. For advanced users, LegitURL analyzes: β’ Domain and subdomain structure β’ TLS/SSL certificate validation β’ HTTP headers and security policies β’ JavaScript and cookie behavior β’ Redirect chains and tracking patterns β’ PDF export of all technical details Privacy-first by design: All analysis happens locally on your device. No cloud. No tracking. No data collection. And yesβ¦ itβs fully open source. Built for casual users, developers, and privacy nerds alike.
Jargon
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Jargon is a fully offline reader for the Jargon File β the hacker culture dictionary that gave the word "hacker" its original meaning, decades before it came to mean "cracker." Compiled by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele and continued today as a community project, it's the closest thing hacking has to an etymology. Over 2,300 entries, all bundled in the app: * Browse alphabetically with a fast-scroll index * Instant search across terms and definitions, with your recent lookups kept handy * Tap any cross-referenced term to jump straight to it * Share or copy any definition * Favorite entries for quick access later * "Surprise me" with a random entry β or long-press the app icon for one Zero permissions. Zero network access, ever β the dictionary ships inside the app, favorites stay on your device, nothing is ever sent anywhere. No accounts, no ads, no analytics. Dictionary content is CC BY-SA 4.0 from the Jargon File community edition (github.com/agiacalone/jargonfile). App source is GPL-3.0.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LegitURL at every 4 days against Jargon's fortnightly. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LegitURL ships an update every 4 days, Jargon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LegitURL | Jargon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ALEXANDRE DE CAMPOU | Mathew Brown |
In-app purchases
LegitURL
No in-app purchases
Jargon
No in-app purchases









