# HitchMatch vs LinkPal

The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkPal at weekly against HitchMatch's monthly. HitchMatch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HitchMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and LinkPal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HitchMatch against 5.0 for LinkPal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HitchMatch ships an update monthly, LinkPal weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HitchMatch | LinkPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitchmatch/id6792411809/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkpal-your-link-manager/id6801421631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bitcreed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792411811) | [容 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801359091) |

## What reviewers say

### HitchMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitchmatch/id6792411809)

This app provides comprehensive towing specifications for various trucks and trailers. It helps users determine safe towing combinations by checking factory ratings against trailer and payload details. The app offers offline access to OEM data for thousands of configurations.

**Highlights:** Lookup factory tow ratings, Find trucks matching trailer specs, Full combo check against weight ratings, Comprehensive OEM data for major truck brands, 100% offline database access, Metric or imperial units, Clear visual gauges and safety margins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


### LinkPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkpal-your-link-manager/id6801421631)

This app helps you extract, manage, and organize ed2k and magnet links from web pages. It offers features like automatic detection, grouping, search, batch actions, and QR code generation. All your data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** One-tap ed2k/magnet link extraction, Automatic link detection and validation, Organized link management with groups, Search and batch actions for links, Web page QR code generation, Encrypted local backups, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| QR Code Extension | $0.99 | one-time |
| Efficiency Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Data Sovereignty Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HitchMatch free?

HitchMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LinkPal free?

LinkPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HitchMatch or LinkPal?

HitchMatch and LinkPal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do HitchMatch or LinkPal have ads?

Neither HitchMatch nor LinkPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HitchMatch or LinkPal?

HitchMatch ships an update monthly, and LinkPal weekly. Most recently, HitchMatch was updated on October 31, 2026 and LinkPal on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*