Comparison

SmartNotes vs LinkShell

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

Head to head
About

SmartNotes

Features
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【SmartNotes】**Smart Notes** is a high-fidelity minimalist note-taking application that combines local-first storage with on-device AI capabilities, featuring a premium iOS-inspired design. Features: **Local-First Storage** All notes are stored locally on your device, ensuring fast access and privacy. Your data remains under your control without requiring cloud synchronization. **On-Device AI Summarization** The built-in AI processes your notes directly on your device to generate concise summaries. This feature works offline and keeps your content private. **Premium iOS-Inspired Design** The interface follows iOS design principles with a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Thoughtful typography and spacing create a focused writing environment. **Markdown Support** Create and edit notes using Markdown syntax for structured formatting. Preview your formatted text while maintaining a clean editing interface. **Offline Functionality** All core features work without an internet connection. Your notes are always accessible, regardless of network availability. Smart Notes provides a distraction-free environment for capturing and organizing thoughts with a focus on simplicity and privacy. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fckuiyeew.xyz/zhinengbiji/privacy.html

About

LinkShell

Transform your phone into a remote control for your AI programming assistant. Manage AI agents running on your computer directly from your mobile device, with full terminal control and real-time screen streaming.

Highlights
  • Full terminal control
  • Remote desktop streaming
  • Voice input
  • Multi-session monitoring
  • Dynamic Island/Live Activities integration
  • Secure WebSocket bridging
Features
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LinkShell —— 把你的手机变成 AI 编程助手的遥控器。 AI agent 在电脑上跑着,你不用守在电脑前。LinkShell 通过安全的 WebSocket 桥接,让手机连上 Claude Code、Codex、GitHub Copilot、Gemini CLI 等终端 AI 工具。 - 完整终端 实时终端输出,完整交互输入。审批权限、发送命令、review 代码,全在手机上完成。快捷栏支持 Tab、Esc、方向键和 Ctrl 组合键。 - 远程桌面 通过 WebRTC 低延迟串流电脑屏幕到手机。看到 AI agent 看到的一切。支持调节帧率、画质,全屏模式。 - 语音输入 说话代替打字,解放双手。 - 多会话 同时监控多个 AI agent,一键切换。 - 灵动岛 & 实时活动 不用打开 App 也能看到 agent 状态,连接信息一目了然。 - 隐私与安全 所有通信通过中继服务器传输,设备令牌认证,终端数据不存储在服务器上。开源项目:github.com/LiuTianjie/LinkShell 适合所有跑 AI 长任务、又不想一直守在电脑前的开发者。

Screenshots

SmartNotes3 screens
LinkShell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkShell at none against SmartNotes's 2. LinkShell also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. SmartNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LinkShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartNotes versus LinkShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartNotesLinkShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONGKONG BANCHUAN CATERING CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO., LIMITED高就啊

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Advantage3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Advantage$39.991 Year
None

LinkShell

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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