Like Linktree,
but built for app downloads.
Linktree combines your links on one page. Its Premium plan lists dynamic links and smart routing. appqr.io sends each visitor to the right app store, with that routing included from the free tier.
Key differences
- Linktree Premium includes dynamic links and smart routing; appqr.io includes device-aware app-store routing on every plan
- One appqr.io URL covers five app stores without configuring a general-purpose bio page
- Includes a customizable QR code and an app landing page with tagline, colors, background image, and extra links
- They're complementary: put your appqr.io link inside your Linktree as the download button
Linktree vs appqr.io
Linktree groups the links you share. appqr.io routes visitors to your app store listings.
| Feature | Linktree | appqr.io | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Link-in-bio page for all your content | Smart download link for your app | tie |
| Device-aware store routing | Premium lists dynamic links and smart routing | Built in (iOS, Android, Huawei, Samsung, Amazon) | tie |
| One URL for every app store | Available through Premium smart routing | Built in on every plan | appqr |
| QR codes | Yes | Yes. Customizable on the Free plan | tie |
| App landing page | Generic bio page | Dedicated app page (tagline, colors, background image, extra links) | appqr |
| Desktop fallback | Link-in-bio profile or configured destination | Dedicated app page with store badges | appqr |
| Click analytics | Yes | Yes (device, country, referrer, time) | tie |
| Social links, music, tip jars… | Yes | Extra links on your app page only | Linktree |
| Pricing | Smart routing on Premium ($30/mo annually) | Free; Pro $5/mo or $47 Founding | appqr |
| Best for | Creators sharing everything they do | Apps that need downloads | tie |
When to choose Linktree
Use Linktree when you need one page for several kinds of content.
- One page for everything: socials, videos, music, merch, newsletters, tip jars. appqr.io's landing page is focused on a single app.
- A huge ecosystem of integrations and templates built for creators.
- If your app is just one of many things you share, keep your Linktree and add your appqr.io smart link as its download button.
What appqr.io includes for app downloads
Device detection, automatic routing
appqr.io reads the visitor's device and sends iPhones to the App Store, Android phones to Google Play, and Huawei devices to AppGallery. This purpose-built routing is included on every plan.
Five stores in one purpose-built link
appqr.io handles the App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, Samsung Galaxy Store, and Amazon Appstore from one short link. Linktree reserves dynamic links and smart routing for Premium.
A landing page designed for apps
Each link includes an app page with your icon, tagline, colors, background image, store badges, and extra links. You can use it as your desktop destination.
Customizable QR codes for print and packaging
Choose your QR colors and dot shapes. Pro adds your logo. Scanning the code opens your smart link and routes visitors to their store.
Click analytics for your app links
See clicks by device, country, referrer, and time. These counts show visits to your download links, not completed installs.
Share one app download link.
Use it in your bio.
Create a free smart link and add it to your Linktree or social bio. No credit card required.
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appqr.io maintains this comparison using the sources below. Plans and capabilities can change. Check the vendor documentation before choosing a service. This is not an independent benchmark or a claim that the products have the same capabilities.
Primary sources: Linktree pricing and feature list.