Comparison

PureMarkdown vs Shlinkly

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

Head to head
About

PureMarkdown

Features
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Features: 1.Cross-device Sync Sync across iPhone / iPad / Mac with no device limits and real-time updates 2.Privacy & Security Notes are stored only in your iCloud. No external servers or background data collection 3.Efficient Writing Support for note templates and custom templates for quick creation; keyboard shortcuts available on Mac 4.Multiple Export Formats Export notes as images, PDFs, or mind maps for easy sharing, archiving, and structuring 5.Data Migration Batch import and export of Markdown notes for easy backup and migration 6.Organization Manage notes with notebooks and tags to keep your content well-structured If you are looking for a simple, privacy-focused note-taking app that works seamlessly across devices, PureMarkdown is a great choice. This app does not collect user data. All content is stored only in the user’s iCloud account.

About

Shlinkly

Features
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Shlinkly is a fast, native client for Shlink β€” the self-hosted URL shortener β€” built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect your own Shlink server and manage every short link, campaign, and click from one app that feels right at home on Apple platforms. Whether you're tracking marketing campaigns or just tidying up long URLs, Shlinkly gives you the full picture without leaving the Apple ecosystem. Shlinkly is an unofficial, open-source client for the self-hosted Shlink URL shortener. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Shlink project. Shlinkly requires a self-hosted Shlink server. WHAT YOU CAN DO - See all your short links in one place β€” search, tags, and sorting - Create links in seconds: custom slugs, tags, UTM forwarding, expiry dates, and visit limits - Track every click β€” real-time visits, people vs. bots, countries, and traffic sources, per link - Shorten straight from the share sheet in any app - On Mac, generate a short link from your clipboard right in the menu bar YOUR KEYS, YOUR CHOICE Your API keys never leave your control. Keep them on-device only, or sync them across your devices with iCloud Keychain β€” end-to-end encrypted by Apple. We never see them, and Shlinkly collects no data of its own. BUILT FOR APPLE Native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with the touches you'd expect β€” share extension, menu-bar quick actions, and a layout that adapts to each device. REQUIRES A SHLINK SERVER Shlinkly is a client for your own self-hosted Shlink instance (shlink.io). You'll need a running Shlink server and an API key to get started.

Screenshots

PureMarkdown4 screens
Shlinkly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PureMarkdown at every 2 weeks against Shlinkly's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureMarkdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Shlinkly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PureMarkdown versus Shlinkly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureMarkdownShlinkly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzeyang huangAnton Hodge

In-app purchases

None

PureMarkdown

No in-app purchases

None

Shlinkly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PureMarkdown free?
PureMarkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shlinkly free?
Shlinkly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PureMarkdown or Shlinkly have ads?
Neither PureMarkdown nor Shlinkly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureMarkdown or Shlinkly?
PureMarkdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shlinkly monthly. Most recently, PureMarkdown was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shlinkly on October 25, 2026.

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