Ash vs LinkNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ash
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. LinkNest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ash asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Ash | LinkNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Artem Sharifullin | Carlos Lovera |
In-app purchases
Ash
No in-app purchases
LinkNest
- LinkNest Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- LinkNest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- LinkNest Pro Lifetime$29.99








