GoodLinks

Overview

GoodLinks is a bookmarking app for saving, syncing, and reading articles across iOS and macOS devices. It extracts article content, removes ads and distractions, and supports organization via tags, search, highlights, and notes without requiring an account, using iCloud for sync.¹³⁴

Key Features

• Article Saving - Save links from share extensions, browser add-ons, or any app, capturing content while removing ads.
• iCloud Sync - Sync links, tags, highlights, and reading positions across iOS and macOS devices without an account.
• Clean Reading - Provides distraction-free reading with customizable fonts, spacing, and size.
• Highlighting and Notes - Highlight text and add notes within articles, accessible via a Notebook view.
• Tagging and Search - Organize articles with tags and search by title, author, description, or content.
• Exports - Export highlights in customizable Markdown format.
• Universal App - Single app works on all iOS and macOS devices.

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

GoodLinks is a universal app for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and macOS, requiring iCloud for sync. It supports browser extensions like Chrome for saving links via Apple ID sign-in. No support for Android, Windows, or Linux.¹³⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

• iCloud Sync
• Share extensions (iOS/macOS)
• Chrome browser extension
• Safari extensions
• Markdown export
• Apple ID authentication

Alternatives

Reputation

GoodLinks receives praise for its privacy-focused design, lack of accounts or ads, and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices. Users appreciate the clean reading experience, highlighting tools, and customization options. Criticisms include limited platform support beyond Apple ecosystem and reliance on iCloud.²⁵