Best Pocket Alternative in 2026 — iLinkVault
Mozilla has announced that Pocket is shutting down. If you're looking for a new home for your saved articles and links, iLinkVault picks up where Pocket left off — and adds AI-powered search, privacy features, and a modern iOS-first design that Pocket never had.
The Feature Gap
| Feature | iLinkVault | |
|---|---|---|
| iOS App | Shutting down | |
| Private Vault | ||
| App Lock with Face ID | ||
| Save from Screenshot | ||
| Ask Your Vault (AI) | ||
| Browser Extension | ||
| Auto-Translation | ||
| Weekly AI Digest | ||
| CSV Import | Export only | |
| Free Tier | ||
| Lifetime Pricing | ||
| Active Development |
Where iLinkVault Wins
Actually Available
Mozilla announced Pocket is shutting down. iLinkVault is actively developed with regular updates, new features, and a long-term roadmap.
Deep DivePrivate Vault
Hide sensitive bookmarks behind a PIN or Face ID. Pocket never offered any bookmark privacy features.
Deep DiveSave from Screenshot
Extract links from photos, screenshots, and even physical posters using AI. Pocket could only save links you manually shared or pasted.
Deep DiveCSV Import for Easy Migration
Export your Pocket bookmarks as a CSV file, then import them directly into iLinkVault. Your entire library migrates in under a minute.
Where Pocket Wins
Article Reading View
Pocket had an excellent distraction-free reading mode that stripped away ads and formatting. iLinkVault focuses on organising and finding links rather than in-app reading.
Historical Brand Recognition
Pocket was one of the first "read later" apps and had deep Firefox integration. However, with Mozilla winding it down, this advantage is no longer relevant.
How to Import Your Pocket Links to iLinkVault
Migrating from Pocket takes less than five minutes. Here's how:
- Export from Pocket: Go to getpocket.com/export and download your bookmarks as an HTML file.
- Convert to CSV: Open the HTML file in a spreadsheet app (Google Sheets or Excel) or use a free online HTML-to-CSV converter. You need columns for URL, title, and optionally tags.
- Import into iLinkVault: Open iLinkVault on your iPhone, go to Settings → Import, and select your CSV file. iLinkVault will import all your links and auto-categorise them using AI.
- Organise: Your imported links are automatically tagged and categorised. Review the AI suggestions and adjust as needed.
That's it — your entire Pocket library is now in iLinkVault, complete with AI-powered organisation and privacy features Pocket never had.
The Verdict for Pro's
If you're a Pocket user looking for a replacement, iLinkVault is built for you. It supports CSV import so you can migrate your entire library in minutes. You'll gain features Pocket never offered — Private Vault for sensitive links, AI-powered natural language search, and Save from Screenshot. The free tier covers most needs, and lifetime pricing means you'll never pay a subscription again.
Experience the iLinkVault Difference
Join thousands of users who made the switch to the most secure and intelligent bookmark manager on iOS.