Comparison

Linkwarden vs Kagi Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Linkwarden

This app allows you to collect, organize, and preserve important links. Save content directly from your share sheet, add highlights and annotations, and enjoy full offline support with a customizable reader view.

Highlights
  • Collect and organize links
  • Save from share sheet
  • Full offline support
  • Highlights and annotations
  • Customizable reader view
Features
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The official Linkwarden companion mobile app. Collect, read, and fully preserve what matters! Here are the current features so far: - Create and organize links - Save links from share sheet - Full offline support - Highlights & annotations - Customizable reader view - And more! Please note that we’re adding new features with every new release! Note: Linkwarden requires either a Linkwarden Cloud subscription or a connection to your own self-hosted Linkwarden server. Terms of Use: https://linkwarden.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://linkwarden.app/privacy-policy

About

Kagi Assistant

This app integrates a powerful search engine with over 30 AI models to provide current, source-backed answers. It offers private conversations, customizable assistants for various workflows, and flexible interaction options without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Combines Kagi Search with 30+ AI models
  • Private conversations, data not used for training
  • Customizable assistants for specific workflows
  • Switch AI models mid-conversation
  • Edit prompts and upload files
  • Organize conversations into folders
Features
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Kagi Assistant combines Kagi Search with 30+ leading AI models, giving you the best of search and AI in one fast, ad-free app. Get current, source-backed answers, choose the right model for any task, and work without ads, tracking, or engagement-driven noise. • Combine Kagi Search with leading AI models Kagi Assistant pairs the world’s best search engine with state-of-the-art AI models for current, source-backed answers. • Choose from 30+ AI models Switch models at any point in a conversation without starting over. • Keep conversations private Your conversations are never used to train AI models, and your account information is never shared with model providers. Threads are deleted after 24 hours by default, with controls for changing retention. • Create custom assistants Configure assistants for research, coding, writing, or other workflows using custom instructions, models, web access, and Kagi Lenses. • Go quick or go deep Use Quick Assistant for straightforward questions or Research Assistant for complex, multi-step investigations. • Work your way Edit prompts, switch models mid-conversation, upload files, and organize threads into folders. Model and feature availability varies by subscription plan. By using Kagi Assistant, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://kagi.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://kagi.com/privacy#Terms-of-use

Screenshots

Linkwarden4 screens
Kagi Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kagi Assistant at 4.5 against Linkwarden's 4.1. Kagi Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (45 vs 15). Linkwarden's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Linkwarden sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and Kagi Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $28.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kagi Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Linkwarden's written reviews are positive against 57% of Kagi Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linkwarden ships an update every 3 weeks, Kagi Assistant every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Linkwarden versus Kagi Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkwardenKagi Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)4.5 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1545 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLinkwardenKagi Inc.

Customer experience

Linkwarden

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Kagi Assistant

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative32.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linkwarden

Subscriptions2
  • Linkwarden Cloud - Monthly14 Days trial$4.001 Month
  • Linkwarden Cloud - Yearly14 Days trial$36.001 Year
1 purchases

Kagi Assistant

Subscriptions1
  • Ultimate Monthly$28.991 Month

Questions

Is Linkwarden free?
Linkwarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kagi Assistant free?
Kagi Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linkwarden or Kagi Assistant?
Kagi Assistant is rated higher. Linkwarden averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Kagi Assistant averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.
Do Linkwarden or Kagi Assistant have ads?
Neither Linkwarden nor Kagi Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkwarden or Kagi Assistant?
Linkwarden ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kagi Assistant every 10 days. Most recently, Linkwarden was updated on November 14, 2026 and Kagi Assistant on November 14, 2026.

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