# Dropmark vs Ephemera

The clearest difference is rating: Ephemera at 5.0 against Dropmark's 4.4. Ephemera also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Dropmark's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Ephemera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ephemera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropmark has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Dropmark's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ephemera's.

Dropmark ships an update every 6 weeks, Ephemera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropmark | Ephemera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmark/id999122556/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemera-expiring-bookmarks/id1565668129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oak Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554314612) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmark/id999122556)

Organize links, photos, videos, documents, and notes into visual collections. Collaborate with colleagues or share publicly with a unique link. No sign-up needed for guests.

**Highlights:** Visual collections, Organize links, photos, videos, documents, audio, text, Private or public sharing, Team collaboration, Sharable shortlinks, Web access for guests, Share Extension integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Solo (Lifetime 50% Discount) | $24.00 | per year |
| Solo (Yearly) | $48.00 | per year |


### Ephemera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemera-expiring-bookmarks/id1565668129)

This app helps you read your saved links before they expire. It sets deadlines for bookmarks, sends reminders, and removes them if not read, encouraging timely engagement with content. Read items are saved for future reference.

**Highlights:** Expiring bookmarks with deadlines, Configurable expiration dates, Customizable notification reminders, Reading statistics, Home screen widgets, Cross-device syncing, Quick saving from other apps

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ephemera Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropmark free?

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

### Is Ephemera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropmark or Ephemera?

Ephemera is rated higher. Dropmark averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Ephemera averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Dropmark or Ephemera have ads?

Neither Dropmark nor Ephemera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropmark or Ephemera?

Dropmark ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ephemera every 4 months. Most recently, Dropmark was updated on August 23, 2026 and Ephemera on September 20, 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.*