Comparison

Linked Notes vs Nodus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Nodus

Features
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Nodus is a minimal Zettelkasten note-taking app for iPhone and iPad. Your notes are plain Markdown files stored in iCloud Drive โ€” no proprietary format, no lock-in, no subscription. Why Nodus? Most note apps are too complex. Nodus focuses on what matters: writing, linking, and thinking. Features - Plain Markdown files in iCloud Drive โ€” open with any Markdown editor on Mac or iOS - Wiki-style links with [[timestamp]] syntax that survive title renames - Fast full-text AND search across filenames and body text - Clean edit / preview toggle with full GFM Markdown rendering - Sort by updated date, created date, title, backlink count, or random - Created and updated timestamps read from the file system โ€” no front matter needed Your files, your way Select any folder in iCloud Drive as your Zettelkasten. Use Nodus alongside your existing notes and desktop editors โ€” everything stays in sync automatically.

Screenshots

Linked Notes4 screens
Nodus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nodus at none against Linked Notes's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Linked Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nodus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Linked Notes versus Nodus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinked NotesNodus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Luanlu Several Network Technology Co., LtdNakada Kyota

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Linked Notes

One-time1
  • Linked Notes Pro$0.99
None

Nodus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linked Notes free?
Linked Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nodus free?
Nodus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linked Notes or Nodus have ads?
Neither Linked Notes nor Nodus shows ads.

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