Short.io vs DirectLink 1.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Short.io
Manage branded links from your mobile device. Create, customize, and share shortened URLs with advanced targeting and tracking features. Collaborate with your team and monitor link performance on the go.
- Create and customize branded links
- Geo- and Mobile targeting
- UTM tag application
- Link cloaking and expiration
- Track link statistics
- Team collaboration
- Retargeting and integrations
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The Short.io mobile app is a rational approach to create, share, track, and manage branded links using your phone. With the Short.io app, you shorten links on the go without being chained to a PC. The Short.io app allows you to: - Add/delete domains. - Shorten, customize, and share branded links. - Apply Short.io features (e.g., Geo- and Mobile targeting, UTM tags, Link cloaking, Link expiration). - Track domain and link statistics. - Manage your account and price plan. - Create teams and manage short URLs with your colleagues. - Set up retargeting and integrations for advanced tracking (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager).
DirectLink 1.0
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DirectLink: Local Marketplace & Social Selling App Connect directly with local creators, artisans, and service providers. DirectLink is the ultimate social marketplace to buy and sell online—it's fast, personal, and community-focused. Discover unique handmade products and professional local services right in your city. For Buyers: Find Local & Unique Local Discovery: Easily find local services and unique handmade goods. Use our location-based search to shop from small businesses and local creators nearby. Personalized Feed: Follow your favorite artisans and local businesses to see their newest updates and offerings instantly. Secure & Confident Shopping: Shop with confidence using verified ratings, reviews, and secure in-app chat to connect directly with sellers. For Sellers & Service Providers: Build Your Business Digital Business Card: Build your brand with a comprehensive profile that showcases your skills, education, and professional experience. Product Showcase (High-Quality Listings): Sell handmade items and services seamlessly. We require camera access to let you easily upload high-quality photos for your listings (e.g., snapping a picture of your custom jewelry or a service completion). Advanced Local Reach: Connect with your ideal customer using powerful location filters (country/city) to grow your local social network. Get Found: Increase visibility on our social discovery page and connect with shoppers actively searching for local service providers and handmade products. Join DirectLink today and experience a new way to connect, discover, and transact locally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DirectLink 1.0 at weekly against Short.io's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Short.io ships an update every 2 months, DirectLink 1.0 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Short.io | DirectLink 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Short.cm Inc | Faran Shah |
In-app purchases
Short.io
No in-app purchases
DirectLink 1.0
No in-app purchases








