Linked Notes vs Nodus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Linked Notes
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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
Nodus
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Linked Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nodus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Linked Notes | Nodus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Luanlu Several Network Technology Co., Ltd | Nakada Kyota |
In-app purchases
Linked Notes
- Linked Notes Pro$0.99
Nodus
No in-app purchases









