Comparison

GRAMPS Viewer vs Linkrr

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

Head to head
About

GRAMPS Viewer

Features
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Discover Your Family History with Gramps Viewer Gramps Viewer is the easiest way to explore your family tree on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. View your Gramps genealogy files with beautiful family trees, track changes to your family history, and keep your ancestors' stories at your fingertipsβ€”even without internet. YOUR FAMILY TREE, ANYWHERE β€’ Multiple Family Trees - Keep track of different family branches or collaborate with relatives who maintain separate trees. Switch between multiple family histories with ease. β€’ Smart Updates - See exactly what's new in your family tree. Get notified when relatives add new family members, update information, or make corrections to shared genealogy data. β€’ Works Offline - Your entire family history is always available, even without internet. Perfect for research trips, family gatherings, or anywhere you go. β€’ Easy Import - Load family trees from files on your device or connect directly to online family databases. Your files stay accessibleβ€”no need to re-import after restarting your device. BEAUTIFUL FAMILY TREES β€’ Traditional Genealogy Charts - See your family connections the way genealogists have for generations. Clean, easy-to-read layouts show how everyone is related. β€’ Interactive Exploration - Tap any person to see their ancestors and descendants. Zoom and pan to explore large family trees with hundreds of relatives. β€’ Three Ways to Browse: - People - See everyone alphabetically - Families - Group relatives by family name - Surnames - Explore specific family lines RICH FAMILY STORIES β€’ Complete Life Stories - View everything about each person: - Birth, marriage, and death information - Life events with dates and locations - Multiple marriages and relationships - Nicknames and alternate names - Family notes and stories - Photos and documents β€’ Quick Search - Find any relative instantly by name. Search adapts to how you're browsing for faster results. β€’ Timeline View - See life events in chronological order. Follow your ancestors' journeys through births, marriages, moves, careers, and more. EASY SYNCING β€’ Multiple Ways to Import: - Choose files from your device - Connect to online family databases - Open files shared by family members - Scan QR codes to quickly add sources β€’ Automatic Updates - Connect to online family trees and let the app check for changes. You'll always have the latest information without manual updates. β€’ See What Changed - A dedicated Updates page shows you exactly what's new: new family members added, information updated, or corrections made. Mark updates as read to keep track of what you've reviewed. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE β€’ Beautiful Interface - Clean, modern design that's easy on the eyes. Includes dark mode for comfortable nighttime browsing. β€’ Multiple Languages - Available in English, German, and Croatian with more languages on the way. β€’ Privacy First - Your family data stays on your device. You control what you import and where it comes from. β€’ Respectful Design - Built for genealogists by someone who understands family history. No ads, no subscriptions, no data mining. FULL GRAMPS COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Gramps XML format (version 1.7.2), the popular open-source genealogy software used by thousands of family historians worldwide. Works with both compressed and uncompressed Gramps files of any size. Perfect for: - Family historians exploring their ancestry - Genealogy researchers working in the field - Families collaborating on shared family trees - Anyone wanting mobile access to their Gramps data - Presenting family history at family reunions

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Linkrr

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Linkrr is the ultimate, all-in-one mobile companion for managing your home media server. Seamlessly connect your existing Radarr and Sonarr instances, along with your favorite download clients like qBittorrent, SABnzbd, and NZBGet, all from a single beautifully designed app. Whether you're relaxing on the couch or on the go, Linkrr gives you full control over your media library. Key Features: β€’ Full Radarr & Sonarr Integration: View your complete movie and series library in a clean, organized list. β€’ Discover New Media: Easily search for new movies and series, watch trailers, read plot summaries, and add them to your server with a single tap. β€’ Seasons & Episodes: View detailed information per season and manage exactly which episodes you want to monitor or search for manually. β€’ Live Download Management: Connect qBittorrent, SABnzbd, and NZBGet. Monitor real-time progress percentages, speed, and ETA for all your active downloads in one unified queue. β€’ Pause & Resume Downloads: Manage your download queue directly from the app. Pause, resume, or delete stuck files effortlessly. β€’ Force Import & Troubleshooting: Intervene manually when a download isn't automatically recognized or imported by your media server. β€’ Premium Design: Enjoy a blazing-fast, modern, dark-mode interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback. Important Note: Linkrr is strictly a management application and requires you to host a working server setup of Radarr, Sonarr, and/or a supported download client. The app itself does not contain, provide, or host any media or files. Built by and for the ultimate media enthusiast. Upgrade your server experience today with Linkrr!

Screenshots

GRAMPS Viewer4 screens
Linkrr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRAMPS Viewer at none against Linkrr's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Linkrr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GRAMPS Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GRAMPS Viewer versus Linkrr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRAMPS ViewerLinkrr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanez TrohaNiels Kloppenborg

In-app purchases

None

GRAMPS Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Linkrr

Subscriptions2
  • Linkrr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Linkrr Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is GRAMPS Viewer free?
GRAMPS Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkrr free?
Linkrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GRAMPS Viewer or Linkrr have ads?
Neither GRAMPS Viewer nor Linkrr shows ads.

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