AppAdSwap vs CrossLynk.
Both are free widgets that trade traffic between indie apps. The difference is what happens before a card is shown, and what it looks like once it is.
Side by side.
| Feature | CrossLynk | AppAdSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Credits: 1 per view, 10 per click | Views only. Clicks are reported, never charged. |
| Network fee | 10% | 20% (2 of every 10 views), which offsets the free views new makers start with |
| Review | None: anything can show | Every app reviewed by a person before it's shown |
| Publisher control | None | Publishers choose which categories their site shows |
| Formats | Corner popup | A card that fits any slot in your layout and takes your colors and font, a compact row, or an opt-in corner card |
| Price | Free | Free. Pro at €9 a month for more apps and a better rate, from launch. |
This compares publicly described features and pricing at the time of writing. Both products change, so check CrossLynk directly for their current terms.
We compete on trust, not price.
A free exchange with no review is easy to fill with anything, including apps a publisher would never knowingly host next to their own. AppAdSwap keeps a bigger share of each swap because a person reviews every app, and every publisher decides which categories appear on their site.
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- AppAdSwap vs Kickstart ExchangeA free points exchange inside Apple apps, with human review.
- AppAdSwap vs Carbon AdsA paid ad network for developer sites. Advertisers pay cash.