Comparison

Link by Link vs TreeNote

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

Head to head
About

Link by Link

Features
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Completely free. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Link by Link is a simple, motivating way to stay consistent with the habits that matter most. Instead of tracking everything in one long list, you can create multiple chains for different goals, routines, and streaks, then grow each one link by link, day by day. Whether you want to stretch daily, avoid sweets, practice piano, read more, or build any other routine, the app gives each habit its own visual chain, its own settings, and its own progress. You can customize your chains, define goals, and keep your momentum going with a design that makes progress feel tangible. The experience is focused, tactile, and rewarding: every new link is a visible reminder that consistency compounds. No clutter, no pressure, and no unnecessary complexity. Just a clear, beautiful way to track your streaks, stay accountable, and keep showing up for the habits you want to build. New: You can now also set reminders, so you'll never forget to keep your streak alive ever again!

About

TreeNote

Organize complex ideas into clear, nested outlines. Create boards for various projects and break down thoughts into detailed subnotes. Supports rich formatting, Markdown, and local data storage with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Unlimited nesting for flexible trees
  • Drag-and-drop reordering
  • Rich note details (tags, colors, due dates, images)
  • Markdown formatting and preview
  • Import/export JSON, Markdown, OPML
  • Local data storage with iCloud sync
Features
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Turn complex ideas into clear, nested outlines with TreeNote. Create boards for projects, study, planning, and everyday thoughts, then break each idea into focused subnotes. TreeNote keeps deep structures easy to scan while giving every note room for rich detail. FEATURES • Build flexible trees with unlimited nesting • Drag to reorder and swipe for quick actions • Add titles, details, tags, colors, due dates, and multiple images • Choose the simple text editor or TreeNote Pro's premium editor • Format visually or write directly in Markdown • Read safely in Preview mode, with tappable links and KaTeX equations • Import and export JSON, Markdown, and OPML • Keep data local by default, with optional private iCloud sync • Use TreeNote in English, Spanish, or Chinese TreeNote is free for boards with up to 10 notes. TreeNote Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited notes per board and the premium Markdown editor.

Screenshots

Link by Link4 screens
TreeNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link by Link at none against TreeNote's 1. TreeNote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. TreeNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Link by Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link by Link ships an update every 3 weeks, TreeNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Link by Link versus TreeNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink by LinkTreeNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax EcksteinZhe Wu

In-app purchases

None

Link by Link

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TreeNote

One-time1
  • TreeNote Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Link by Link free?
Link by Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TreeNote free?
TreeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Link by Link or TreeNote have ads?
Neither Link by Link nor TreeNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link by Link or TreeNote?
Link by Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and TreeNote weekly. Most recently, Link by Link was updated on September 28, 2026 and TreeNote on October 6, 2026.

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