Comparison

KnowTree vs Linking Lists

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

Head to head
About

KnowTree

Organize your thoughts and information hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Supports Markdown, images, and code blocks for rich note-taking. Offers flexible workflows and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical note organization
  • Markdown support
  • Flexible workflow (top-down/bottom-up)
  • Rich content (images, links, code)
  • Search across all nodes
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Multiple tree management (premium)
Features
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◆ Organize notes in a "hierarchy" — and everything becomes clearer With most note-taking apps, as information piles up, it becomes hard to see how things are connected. "KnowTree" organizes your notes hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Group related information together so you can always find it again. --- ◆ Key Features [Tree Structure] Create nodes with parent-child relationships. Organize like "Main Topic → Subtopic → Details." No limit on how deep you can go. [Flexible Workflow] Start from the big picture (top-down), or jot down small notes and group them later (bottom-up) — both approaches work great. [Rich Content] Supports Markdown, images, links, and code blocks. Create notes that are clear and easy to read. --- ◆ Great For • Systematically organizing what you've learned • Structuring reading notes to match a book's outline • Managing project information in a hierarchy • Organizing your thoughts before writing • Connecting scattered notes into a coherent structure --- ◆ Features [Basic] • Create, edit, and delete nodes • Organize nodes with parent-child relationships • Markdown support • Search across all nodes • Trash (recover accidentally deleted notes) [Data Management] • Create and restore backups • Import data [Premium] • Create multiple trees • Ad-free experience • Premium color themes • Add images within note content • Export nodes • Home screen widget *Available with a Premium subscription (monthly) --- ◆ About Premium Plan Unlock all features with a monthly subscription. • Remove ads for a distraction-free experience • Access more color themes • Manage multiple trees for different purposes • Add images directly to your notes • Export in Markdown format • Quick access from your home screen You can cancel your subscription at any time. --- EULA (Apple Standard License Agreement) This app is subject to the Apple Media Services Standard End User License Agreement (Standard EULA). Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use Use of this app is subject to the following terms: KnowTree Terms of Use: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/terms/ Privacy Policy For information on how we handle user data: KnowTree Privacy Policy: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/privacypolicy/

About

Linking Lists

Features
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Linking Lists is a personal, fully customizable, relational database, used to help manage your world. Features include images, charts, email and text templates and most importantly, relational lists for easy navigation.

Screenshots

KnowTree4 screens
Linking Lists1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linking Lists at none against KnowTree's 1. Linking Lists also leads on ads (none vs shown). KnowTree's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. KnowTree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Linking Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowTree ships an update every 9 days, Linking Lists every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KnowTree versus Linking Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowTreeLinking Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUkon RyoheiJames Welch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KnowTree

One-time1
  • KnowTree Premium$4.99
None

Linking Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KnowTree free?
KnowTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linking Lists free?
Linking Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KnowTree or Linking Lists have ads?
KnowTree shows ads; Linking Lists does not.
Which is updated more often, KnowTree or Linking Lists?
KnowTree ships an update every 9 days, and Linking Lists every 3 months. Most recently, KnowTree was updated on October 31, 2026 and Linking Lists on November 9, 2026.

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