Linkwarden vs SelfCloud Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linkwarden
Collect, organize, and preserve important links for offline access. Save content directly from your device's share sheet and enjoy a reader view for a focused reading experience.
- Organize links
- Save from share sheet
- Offline reading
- Cache data
- Reader view
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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
SelfCloud Drive
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SelfCloud Drive is a client for accessing and managing files stored on Seafile servers. It allows you to connect to your personal or organization’s Seafile instance and access your files securely from your iPhone. With SelfCloud Drive, you can easily browse your libraries, upload and download files, preview documents, and stay connected to your cloud storage wherever you are. Features • Connect to your Seafile server • Browse and manage your libraries and folders • Upload and download files • Preview images, videos, and documents • Share files and links • Secure access to your private cloud storage • Optimized for speed and performance SelfCloud Drive is designed for users who host their own Seafile server or use Seafile provided by their organization. Your data stays on your server — giving you full control over privacy and security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SelfCloud Drive at none against Linkwarden's 2. Linkwarden's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Linkwarden sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. SelfCloud Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linkwarden ships an update every 3 weeks, SelfCloud Drive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linkwarden | SelfCloud Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linkwarden | Rendi Wijiatmoko |
In-app purchases
Linkwarden
- Linkwarden Cloud - Monthly14 Days trial$4.001 Month
- Linkwarden Cloud - Yearly14 Days trial$36.001 Year
SelfCloud Drive
No in-app purchases
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