LinkVault vs Savefold
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkVault
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Stop losing track of what you meant to read, watch, or listen to later. LinkVault lets you save any link — from Safari, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, or anywhere else with a Share button — and automatically sorts it into a category: Articles, Videos, Images, or Sounds. No more digging through your camera roll, Notes app, or a dozen half-remembered browser tabs. HOW IT WORKS Tap the Share button in any app, choose LinkVault, and you're done. LinkVault detects what kind of content you're saving — a YouTube video, a Spotify track, an Instagram photo, a news article — and files it under the right category automatically, complete with the site's icon and a preview image when available. You can always move something to a different category later with a simple long-press. KEY FEATURES - One-tap saving from the iOS Share Sheet — works from Safari, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and any other app that can share a link - Automatic categorization into Articles, Videos, Images, and Sounds - Automatic favicon and preview image fetching for a richer, easier-to-scan list - Fast search across everything you've saved - Swipe to favorite, delete, or re-share any saved item - Save actual shared files too (like a photo or voice note), not just web links - iCloud sync — your saved links are backed up automatically and available again even if you delete and reinstall the app or switch to a new iPhone - Clean, color-coded interface that makes it easy to scan your saved items at a glance - Available in 12 languages, including German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, and Italian - No account or sign-up required WHY LINKVAULT Most "save for later" happens through screenshots, forwarded messages to yourself, or browser tabs you're afraid to close. LinkVault gives all of that a single, organized home — so when you actually have time to read that article or watch that video, you can find it in seconds instead of scrolling back through your entire message history. LinkVault is free to use, supported by ads. Your saved links themselves sync through your own personal iCloud account — LinkVault's developer never sees or stores the content you save.
Savefold
Organize your saved links, articles, videos, and webpages into a visual, searchable library. Save content from any app or by pasting a URL, and keep all relevant details together for easy retrieval.
- Save links from any app via Share Sheet
- Create a visual library of saved content
- Organize with topics, tags, and folders
- Search library by source, topic, or title
- Export saved metadata as JSON
- No account or ads required
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Your best links shouldn't disappear. Savefold turns posts, videos, articles, and webpages into one visual, searchable library on your iPhone and iPad. Share a link from supported apps or paste it directly, then keep the original URL, preview, source, and useful details together. SAVE WHILE YOU BROWSE • Use the iOS Share Sheet to save a link without breaking your flow • Paste links individually or in bulk • Import bookmarks from supported HTML, CSV, or JSON files • Keep the canonical source URL with every saved item BUILD A VISUAL LIBRARY • Turn public link metadata into recognizable cards • Organize links with topics, tags, custom folders, and favorites • Choose list or grid layouts with comfortable or compact density FIND AND READ • Search by source, topic, tag, title, or summary • Read supported saved articles with adjustable typography • Add highlights and notes, and resume your reading • Use Shortcuts actions to save links, search, and open folders • Open the original source in one tap STAY IN CONTROL • No Savefold account required • No ads or third-party analytics • Your library stays on your device by default • Optional iCloud sync uses your Apple Account's private CloudKit database • Export your library and supported reading content FREE AND PRO • Free: save up to 50 links and create 1 custom folder • Pro Monthly and Pro Annual: unlimited links and folders • Pro Lifetime: a one-time unlock for unlimited access • Eligible subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial Public previews and article capture depend on the information made available by each source and may vary. Purchases and subscription eligibility are processed by Apple through the App Store. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkVault at none against Savefold's 3. Savefold's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, 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. Savefold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LinkVault asks for nothing beyond the download.
LinkVault ships an update every 4 weeks, Savefold every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkVault | Savefold |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WAEL KILZIEH | Gustavo Venzon |
In-app purchases
LinkVault
No in-app purchases
Savefold
- Savefold Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Savefold Pro Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Savefold Pro Lifetime$10.99









