Comparison

Linked Notes vs Trace

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

Head to head
About

Linked Notes

Features
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Linked Notes is an offline note-taking app supporting bi-directional links and backlinks. By using it, you can link one note to another, making related notes connected. No Ad, no account needed, all your data stored in your device, can export and import backup. Feature - Link one note to another - Add Tags - Add Images - Browse notes through links - Export and import backup - Hide or show notes in the main list - Pin or unpin notes in the main list - Statistics page Feedback: feedback@luanlujizhi.com

About

Trace

A minimalist and private space for capturing thoughts, notes, lists, and memories. It offers a clean interface for free writing and quick searching, with optional Pro features for customization and enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and calm interface
  • Free writing and reflections
  • Bullet and numbered lists
  • Quick entry search
  • Local-first private storage
  • Customizable themes (Pro)
  • App Lock with biometric support (Pro)
Features
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Your thoughts have a way of disappearing. Trace brings them back. Trace is a home for passing thoughts: ideas, notes, reflections, lists, and the things you don't want to lose. Catch one in three seconds, then get on with your day. Why people use Trace: - Open and write. No setup, no accounts, no folders to choose first - Bullet and numbered lists that continue as you type - Search everything you've ever written, including by date - Your draft is saved as you write, so a call or a crash can't take it - Deleted something by mistake? It waits 30 days - Export everything as Markdown or JSON, anytime, free - Light and Dark, free for everyone Built for everyday capture: - The idea you had in the shower - Something someone said that stuck - A list you need in ten minutes - The end of a long day Make Trace yours with Pro: - Cream, Sage, Midnight, and Cocoa themes - Four matching alternate app icons - App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode - Automatic iCloud sync on supported Apple devices Trace Pro is a one-time purchase. Light and Dark themes and journal export stay free for everyone. No account required. Trace runs no servers of its own. Your writing lives on your device, and Pro syncs it through your own iCloud.

Screenshots

Linked Notes4 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Trace at 15.1 against Linked Notes's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Linked Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Linked Notes versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinked NotesTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Luanlu Several Network Technology Co., LtdPedro Gomes do Nascimento

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Linked Notes

One-time1
  • Linked Notes Pro$0.99
1 purchases

Trace

One-time1
  • Trace Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Linked Notes free?
Linked Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linked Notes or Trace have ads?
Neither Linked Notes nor Trace shows ads.

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