Comparison

Brief vs Jo4

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

Head to head
About

Brief

Features
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Brief makes it easy to save articles, links, and posts for later — delivered straight to your email. Share any link from Safari, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, or any app. Brief sends it to your inbox with an AI-generated summary so you can decide what's worth reading. HOW IT WORKS • Tap Share on any link • Select Brief • Get an email with the link and summary No account needed. Just enter your email once and start saving. FEATURES • AI-powered summaries (via Gemini) • Works with any app's share menu • Add personal notes for context • Choose summary length (short or detailed) • Privacy-focused: email stored only on your device

About

Jo4

Features
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Jo4 is a fast, free URL shortener with built-in analytics. Create short links in seconds, track every click, and manage all your links from one place. SHORTEN LINKS INSTANTLY • Paste any long URL and get a short jo4.io link • Create custom short URLs (jo4.io/your-name) • Share directly from any app using the share extension TRACK EVERYTHING • See clicks, referrers, and locations in real-time • View detailed analytics for each link • Monitor link performance over time BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Share extension - shorten links from Safari, Chrome, or any app • QR codes generated automatically for every link • Dark mode support FREE & UNLIMITED • No sign-up required to create links • Unlimited links and clicks on free tier • Pro features available for power users Whether you're sharing links on social media, tracking marketing campaigns, or just want cleaner URLs, Jo4 makes link management simple. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@jo4.io Terms of Use: https://jo4.io/terms

Screenshots

Brief4 screens
Jo44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brief at none against Jo4's 2. Jo4's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Jo4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Brief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Brief versus Jo4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBriefJo4
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel EnsignRathnas LLC

In-app purchases

None

Brief

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Jo4

Subscriptions2
  • Jo4 Pro$17.991 Month
  • Jo4 Pro+$139.991 Month

Questions

Is Brief free?
Brief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jo4 free?
Jo4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brief or Jo4 have ads?
Neither Brief nor Jo4 shows ads.

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