# CompareShots vs Plinky

The clearest difference is price: Plinky at Free against CompareShots's $3.99. Plinky also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 3). CompareShots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (94% vs 70%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Plinky is free to download; CompareShots costs $3.99 up front. Plinky sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CompareShots asks for nothing beyond the download.

CompareShots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plinky has 166 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of CompareShots's written reviews are positive against 70% of Plinky's.

CompareShots ships an update every 11 months, Plinky every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CompareShots | Plinky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compareshots-image-compare/id987237199/reviews)** | [4.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinky-save-and-bookmark-links/id1597187737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Space In Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/486967606) | [Red Panda Club Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/735322475) |

## What reviewers say

### CompareShots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compareshots-image-compare/id987237199)

Easily compare two images side-by-side to check for exact matches or subtle differences. Adjust overlay opacity, switch between images with a tap, and even draw directly on the screen for detailed analysis. Share your findings with others.

**Highlights:** Side-by-side image display, Adjustable overlay opacity, Tap to switch images, On-screen drawing tools, Share comparison results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plinky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinky-save-and-bookmark-links/id1597187737)

Easily save and organize links from any app or browser for later viewing. Keep everything in one place across your devices, with search, folders, tags, and reminders to manage your saved content.

**Highlights:** Save links from any app or browser, Organize with folders and tags, Set reminders for links, Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Customizable widgets and appearance, API and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plinky Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Plinky Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Plinky Pro (New User Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Plinky Lifetime Unlock | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for saving links
- 👍 Great for organizing links
- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Easy to use share extension
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 In-app purchase broken
- 🐛 Not user-friendly for organizing
- 🐛 Outdated UI
- 🐛 No Chrome/Windows support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- In-app purchase not working
- Loud saving noise even when phone is on silent
- Cannot save emails
- Force Quit required to exit app

**Requested features**

- Google authentication option
- Option to select folders when saving links
- Ability to save emails
- Sync across multiple devices via iCloud


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CompareShots free?

CompareShots costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plinky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CompareShots or Plinky?

CompareShots is rated higher. CompareShots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Plinky averages 4.8 from 166 ratings.

### Do CompareShots or Plinky have ads?

Neither CompareShots nor Plinky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CompareShots or Plinky?

CompareShots ships an update every 11 months, and Plinky every 3 weeks. Most recently, CompareShots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plinky 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.*