GoodLinks vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against GoodLinks's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	GoodLinks This App	Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers Nemesis	Het Parool - Nieuws Contender	Trouw digitale krant Contender	Kiosque Mag Contender	de Volkskrant Krant Contender	Flipboard: The Social Magazine Peer	Unread: Breaking & Smart News Peer	헤이버니 \| 나에게 도착한 오늘의 취향 Peer	Iconfactory Tapestry Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Ngoc Luu	Magzter Inc.	DPG Media Services	DPG Media Services	Reworld Media Magazines	DPG Media Services	Flipboard Inc.	Ha Nguyen	Twig Farm Co.,Ltd.	The Iconfactory
Category	News	Magazines & Newspapers	News	News	News	News	News	News	News & Magazines	Social Networking
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	5.0 / 5	4.7 / 5	2.1 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.7 / 5	2.8 / 5	4.1 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	618	5,679	8	24	9	96	327,543	6	204	293
Price	USD9.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jun 10, 2020	Jun 16, 2011	Apr 28, 2011	Feb 25, 2011	Dec 20, 2013	Dec 15, 2010	Jul 21, 2010	Dec 18, 2014	Jul 16, 2021	Feb 4, 2025
Last Updated	May 17, 2026	May 6, 2026	May 12, 2026	May 6, 2026	Feb 17, 2026	May 5, 2026	Feb 23, 2026	May 7, 2020	Dec 30, 2024	Apr 30, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	mixed	-	-	terrible	-	-	-	-	-
Score	75/100	65/100	-	-	15/100	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	One-time purchase model provides a sustainable alternative to subscription-based reading applications	Vast library of magazines and newspapers	-	-	Core content library provides value for users who successfully access their digital magazine subscriptions	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Inconsistent offline content saving prevents full article access for users in low-connectivity environments	Technical issues and subscription management	-	-	Persistent authentication failures prevent users from accessing their paid magazine subscriptions across multiple platforms Critical download and rendering errors prevent offline reading and access to purchased magazine issues	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	Integration of RSS feed support would consolidate reading workflows into a single application	-	-	-	Reliable offline reading functionality to allow access to magazines without a constant internet connection	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	One-time purchase model creates a sustainable alternative to subscription-based incumbents Privacy-first, account-less architecture reduces user-onboarding friction Custom action workflows increase switching costs for power users	Geo-fenced Smart Reading Zones function as a B2B distribution moat into hotels and hospitals. 10,000+ title catalog provides a high-volume content barrier against smaller aggregators.	-	-	50-title catalog provides broad content variety [Catalog Size] Multimedia integration enriches standard reading experience [Multimedia Feature]	-	Editorial curation model provides a premium reading experience Fediverse integration centralizes fragmented social graphs	-	-	-
Weaknesses	Inconsistent offline content saving reliability Recent UI search and tagging regressions Lack of cross-platform support outside Apple devices	$14.99/month subscription tier sits above the category median for casual readers. 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates persistent technical debt on the Android build.	-	-	Persistent authentication failures force frequent re-logins [Authentication Bug] Critical download errors prevent offline reading [Rendering Bug] Unresponsive customer support channels [Support Infrastructure]	-	Lack of hyper-local push alerts limits daily habit formation Media-heavy UI struggles in low-bandwidth environments	-	-	-
Pricing	paid	subscription	freemium	free	subscription	subscription	free	free	free	freemium
Momentum	Steady	Maintenance	-	-	Maintenance	-	Maintenance	-	-	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~29d avg	2 versions, ~1d avg	-	-	2 versions, ~15d avg	-	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~66d avg	-	-	5 versions

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