Comparison

Links vs Glyphi

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

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About

Links

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Links is a link saver built exclusively for the Apple ecosystem. Save on iPhone. Read on iPad. Manage on Mac. Your links sync instantly across all your Apple devices with iCloud. SEAMLESS APPLE EXPERIENCE - Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Built with SwiftUI for a true Apple-native feel - iCloud sync — no account needed, just sign in to iCloud - Share Extension — save links from Safari or any app SAVE - Save links with one tap from any app - Automatically fetches title and thumbnail - Add personal notes to remember why you saved it ORGANIZE - Create folders to categorize your links - Pin important links for quick access - Search across all your saved links instantly PRIVATE & SECURE - Your data stays in YOUR iCloud account - No third-party servers, no tracking - Only you can access your links Designed for people who love Apple. Simple. Native. Private. Terms of Use: https://links.sanghyeon.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://links.sanghyeon.app/privacy

About

Glyphi

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Glyphi is an RSVP speed reading app that helps you read books, PDF and EPUB documents, articles, web pages, and your own text with greater focus and efficiency. Most reading apps simply display text. Glyphi helps you read differently. By presenting words in a guided sequence, it reduces unnecessary eye movement, minimizes visual distractions, and helps you stay focused from the first word to the last. Instead of searching for your place, you can spend more time understanding and enjoying what you read. Whether you're reading books, ebooks, PDFs, research papers, textbooks, articles, or web content, Glyphi adapts to your pace and reading goals. Import your content, choose a comfortable reading speed, and switch between Single Word Mode and Flow Mode whenever you like. Whether you're studying, learning, working, or reading for pleasure, Glyphi helps you build a lasting reading habit while improving focus, concentration, and comprehension. PERFECT FOR • Books, ebooks, novels, and short stories. • PDF and EPUB reading. • Textbooks, lecture notes, and research papers. • Articles, blogs, newsletters, and web content. • Students, professionals, and researchers. • Building a daily reading habit. • Improving focus, concentration, comprehension, and reading speed. FOCUSED READING • Read in Single Word Mode with Glyphi's focal letter guidance. • Switch to Flow Mode to keep nearby words visible while the active word stays easy to follow. • Adjust your pace from a relaxed rhythm to high speed practice. • Benefit from punctuation aware pauses that adapt to your reading speed. • Reduce visual distractions and stay immersed in your reading. • Stay focused on the words instead of searching for the next line. • Build a smoother, more natural reading rhythm. • Tap the active word to open the system dictionary. • Jump between chapters and continue exactly where you left off. BRING YOUR OWN READING • Import PDF, EPUB, and TXT files. • Extract readable text from web articles and supported social posts. • Read web pages in a clean, distraction free reading environment. • Write or paste any text. • Send links and text directly from the iOS Share Sheet. • Organize your library, mark favorites, and quickly continue recent reading. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE Use Glyphi as your personal reading trainer with structured sessions designed to improve: • Speed. • Comprehension. • Focus. • Endurance. SEE REAL PROGRESS Track your reading with: • Words read, reading time, sessions, and average pace. • Daily activity, streaks, and a reading calendar. • Library progress by document type. • Training history and reading insights. PRIVATE, ON DEVICE INTELLIGENCE On compatible devices with Apple Intelligence enabled, Glyphi can generate summaries and key points for your reading. Everything is processed entirely on device to help protect your privacy. AI generated results may occasionally contain errors. MAKE IT YOURS Choose Paper, Light, Dark, or Charcoal. Customize colors, fonts, text size, weight, text tone, focal letter style, focus guide, haptics, and reading display. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Keep your library, reading position, settings, training history, and progress synchronized across your Apple devices through your private iCloud account. GLYPHI PREMIUM Glyphi is free to use with up to five saved readings, speeds up to 550 WPM, and Endurance training. Upgrade to Glyphi Premium to unlock unlimited imports, speeds up to 1,200 WPM, every training mode, reading insights, and all Premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://vahdetcaliskan.github.io/glyphi-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Links4 screens
Glyphi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Links at 3 against Glyphi's 1. Glyphi's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Links sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Glyphi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Links ships an update every 2 days, Glyphi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Links versus Glyphi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksGlyphi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanghyeon KimVahdet Caliskan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Links

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
2 purchases

Glyphi

Subscriptions2
  • Glyphi Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Glyphi Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Links free?
Links is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glyphi free?
Glyphi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Links or Glyphi have ads?
Neither Links nor Glyphi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Links or Glyphi?
Links ships an update every 2 days, and Glyphi every 4 days. Most recently, Links was updated on November 9, 2026 and Glyphi on October 31, 2026.

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