# Linkpack vs Wire

Linkpack and Wire both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Linkpack's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wire's. Linkpack also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 26.0). Wire's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linkpack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wire sells 4 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 — 4.3 for Linkpack against 4.4 for Wire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Linkpack's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wire's.

Linkpack ships an update every 2 months, Wire fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linkpack | Wire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkpack/id953813916/reviews) | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PZ Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780374779) | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) |

## What reviewers say

### Linkpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkpack/id953813916)

Save, organize, and share web links with ease. Read articles offline with a clean view, and even have content narrated. Syncs with Dropbox for desktop access and generates shareable web pages for your link collections.

**Highlights:** Save links for later, Organize links into collections, Read articles with Readability view, Content narration for on-the-go listening, Dropbox sync for desktop access, Generate shareable web pages for link collections

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linkpack PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


### Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258)

This app aggregates RSS feeds and displays original articles in a web browser for offline reading. It syncs feeds across devices using iCloud and Apple ID, offering a privacy-focused experience without requiring an additional user account.

**Highlights:** RSS feed aggregation, Original article rendering, Offline article access, iCloud sync, Privacy-focused, Web browser integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Wire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linkpack free?

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

### Is Wire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linkpack or Wire?

Wire is rated higher. Linkpack averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Wire averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Linkpack or Wire have ads?

Neither Linkpack nor Wire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linkpack or Wire?

Linkpack ships an update every 2 months, and Wire fortnightly. Most recently, Linkpack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wire on October 24, 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.*