Comparison

LinkClean vs PlayStats

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

Head to head
About

LinkClean

This utility removes tracking parameters from URLs, revealing the clean destination. It offers various integration methods for easy cleaning and provides insights into who was tracking you. Customize your cleaning preferences and manage your history.

Highlights
  • Removes tracking parameters from URLs
  • Cleans links via Share Sheet, Safari, Shortcuts, and widgets
  • Unwraps redirect links
  • Strips trackers after the '#' symbol
  • Expands short links
  • Scans QR codes to clean links
  • Generates QR codes from clean links
  • Shows who was tracking and what was removed
Features
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LinkClean strips tracking junk from any link, so what you share is the clean destination — not a trail of who shared it, from where, and when. Paste a link and LinkClean instantly removes tracking parameters like utm_source, fbclid, gclid, and dozens more. You see exactly what was taken out and what's left, then copy a clean link with a single tap. CLEAN FROM ANYWHERE You don't have to open the app to clean a link: • Share Sheet — tap Share in any app, pick Clean URL, and the tidied link is on your clipboard • Safari — clean the link of the page you're on right from the toolbar, then copy it, copy as Markdown, or share • Shortcuts & Siri — clean links inside your own automations, hands-free • Control Center & Home Screen widget — one tap cleans whatever you've copied • Copy As… — plain, Markdown [title](url) with the page title filled in, or your own format • Clean & Share — clean the link and hand it straight back to the share sheet, so you can send it on without starting over CLEANING THAT GOES DEEPER LinkClean does more than trim the obvious tags: • Unwraps redirect links to find and clean the real destination • Strips trackers hiding after the # in a link • Expands short links too — turn on Short-Link Expansion and LinkClean follows bit.ly, t.co, and the like to the real page before cleaning it (free, off by default, and the only time the link itself is sent out — always your choice) SCAN & MAKE QR CODES • Scan a QR code to clean the link hidden inside it • Turn any clean link into a fresh QR code to share SEE WHO WAS TRACKING YOU Every clean shows a calm summary of how many trackers were removed — tap to see exactly which ones, and who set each one. utm_source was built by Urchin Software in 1996, years before Google bought them and turned it into Google Analytics. fbclid is Meta's, from 2018. Tap a leftover to strip it from now on. The Statistics dashboard adds it all up over time, with a privacy card you can share. MAKE IT YOURS • Turn the built-in tracker list on or off • Add your own parameters to always remove • Keep a searchable History of everything you've cleaned — copy, share, re-clean, or reopen any link, and tap one to see exactly what changed, before and after ONE PURCHASE, YOURS FOREVER LinkClean is free to use: unlimited cleaning, the Share Sheet and Shortcuts actions, one custom parameter of your own, and your last 7 days of History. LinkClean Pro unlocks your own copy formats, unlimited custom parameters, your full History archive, and a link library where you can save a cleaned link with your own note and pin the ones that matter — a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no account, nothing recurring. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Cleaning happens entirely on your device, and the full links you clean never leave it — not the path, the parameters, or any values. The one exception is Short-Link Expansion: turn it on and the link is sent out, to follow it to the real page. LinkClean uses only anonymous, aggregate analytics to learn which features matter; the one thing it notes about a cleaned link is its site domain (like youtube.com), never the full link. See the privacy policy for the full picture. Built for iOS 26 with a fast, native, Liquid Glass interface. — Privacy Policy: https://ken0nek.com/apps/linkclean/privacy-policy/

About

PlayStats

Track your PlayStation game library, playtime, trophy progress, and spending. Organize and share your gaming history with detailed stats, live activities, and friend comparisons. Discover new games and manage console information.

Highlights
  • Game library and playtime tracking
  • Trophy progress and collection
  • PSN spending analysis
  • Live activities and widgets
  • Shareable game stats cards
  • Friend activity and comparison
  • Game discovery and wishlist
Features
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PlayStats is an independent companion app for PlayStation players. Bring your game library, playtime, trophy progress and PSN spending records together to browse, organise and share your gaming history. GAME STATS • Browse your library and recently played games. View total playtime, individual game stats and completion rates. • Explore PSN transaction details, annual spending and spending trends. TROPHY RECORDS • View trophy details, unlock progress and your platinum collection. • Look back at your trophy activity by date with the trophy calendar and activity grid. LIVE ACTIVITIES AND WIDGETS • See your current game, playtime and trophy progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Add recently played games, the trophy calendar, your platinum collection and profile stats to your Home Screen. SHARE CARDS • Create images of game details, recently played games, your full library, platinum collection and trophy activity to save or share. FRIEND ACTIVITY • See what your friends are playing and browse their recent activity. • Explore friends' games and trophy records, and compare trophy progress in games you both play. DISCOVER GAMES • Browse PS Plus Monthly Games, the Game Catalogue and upcoming PlayStation releases. • View your PSN wishlist, game prices, and Metacritic critic and user scores. CONSOLES AND SCREENSHOTS • View PlayStation console and storage information. • Browse your PS5 cloud screenshots to view and share game captures. PlayStats is a third-party app and is not officially affiliated with Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Screenshots

LinkClean4 screens
PlayStats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LinkClean at Free against PlayStats's $2.99. PlayStats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

LinkClean is free to download; PlayStats costs $2.99 up front. LinkClean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LinkClean against 5.0 for PlayStats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkClean ships an update every 5 days, PlayStats weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LinkClean versus PlayStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkCleanPlayStats
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEN TOMINAGA崇远 叶

Customer experience

LinkClean

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlayStats

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkClean

One-time1
  • LinkClean Pro$4.99
None

PlayStats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkClean free?
LinkClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayStats free?
PlayStats costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LinkClean or PlayStats?
LinkClean and PlayStats are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do LinkClean or PlayStats have ads?
Neither LinkClean nor PlayStats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkClean or PlayStats?
LinkClean ships an update every 5 days, and PlayStats weekly. Most recently, LinkClean was updated on November 5, 2026 and PlayStats on November 1, 2026.

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