Comparison

Ash vs LinkNest

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

Head to head
About

Ash

Features
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal — multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. ⌘T / ⌘W / ⌘1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP — browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard — live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding — local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys — generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.

About

LinkNest

This app helps you save, organize, and search all your web links. It automatically fetches link details and offers customizable folders and tags for easy management. Access your saved links quickly with powerful search and multiple view modes.

Highlights
  • Automatic link metadata fetching
  • Customizable folders and categories
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Bulk import from browsers
  • Built-in in-app browser
  • Multiple export formats
  • Six customizable themes
Features
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Your links deserve better than a messy browser bookmark bar. LinkNest is the smart, beautiful link manager for iPhone. Save any URL in seconds — LinkNest automatically fetches the title, favicon, and thumbnail so your collection looks stunning without any effort. SAVE LINKS INSTANTLY • Paste a URL or tap from your clipboard — LinkNest does the rest • Auto-detects copied links and offers a one-tap save banner • Titles, favicons, and preview images are fetched automatically • Add personal notes to any link for future context ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Sort links into custom Folders with icons and colors • Assign from 12 built-in Categories or create your own • Add Tags for flexible, cross-cutting organization • Mark Favorites for one-tap access to what matters most • Sort by date, name, domain, or favorites TWO BEAUTIFUL VIEW MODES • List view with smart date grouping (Today, This Week, Older) • Grid view with rich thumbnail cards for visual browsing • Switch anytime — your preference is remembered POWERFUL SEARCH • Find any link by name, URL, domain, or folder • Multi-word search narrows results instantly • Highlighted matches show exactly why a result appeared BULK IMPORT FROM ANY BROWSER • Import bookmarks from Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or any browser • Supports HTML bookmarks, JSON, CSV, and plain text • Paste a list of URLs or load from a file • Auto-detects duplicates so your library stays clean • Metadata is fetched automatically for every imported link BUILT-IN BROWSER • Open links without leaving the app • Full navigation with back, forward, reload, and share • Visual loading progress bar EXPORT & DATA CONTROL • Export your entire library as JSON, CSV, or HTML bookmarks • Import into any other browser or tool • Your data stays on your device — always private, always yours 6 STUNNING THEMES • System, Light, Dark, Forest, Sunset, and Ocean • Each theme transforms the entire app experience DESIGNED FOR EVERY DETAIL • Swipe actions for quick favorite and delete • Long-press menus: open in Safari, copy, share, edit, move • Multi-select mode for bulk move and delete • Haptic feedback throughout for a premium feel • Guided onboarding to get started fast Whether you're a researcher saving references, a developer hoarding documentation, a shopper tracking deals, or anyone who thinks "I'll remember that link" (you won't) — LinkNest keeps everything organized, searchable, and beautiful. Download LinkNest and finally tame your link chaos! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ash4 screens
LinkNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ash at none against LinkNest's 3. LinkNest's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. LinkNest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ash ships an update every 3 months, LinkNest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ash versus LinkNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshLinkNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinCarlos Lovera

In-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LinkNest

Subscriptions2
  • LinkNest Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • LinkNest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • LinkNest Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkNest free?
LinkNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ash or LinkNest have ads?
Neither Ash nor LinkNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ash or LinkNest?
Ash ships an update every 3 months, and LinkNest every 10 days. Most recently, Ash was updated on September 18, 2026 and LinkNest on September 12, 2026.

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