Capgo vs Slug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capgo
Build iOS apps on your device using web technologies like JavaScript and native code. This tool supports interactive gestures and graphics, ideal for developers with some programming experience.
- Build iOS apps on device
- Utilize web technologies
- JavaScript and Native integration
- Interactive gestures and graphics
- Capacitor 7 support
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Start building projects using web technologies with just your iOS device and your computer. Capgo is a developer tool for creating experiences with interactive gestures and graphics using JavaScript and Native. Note: some programming experience is recommended. Technical specs: this version of the app uses Capacitor 7
Slug
This app provides a direct connection to your YOURLS server, allowing you to create custom, branded short links. Track link performance and simplify sharing without relying on third-party services or sharing your data.
- Connect to YOURLS server
- Create custom short links
- Track link analytics
- Clipboard URL shortening
- Share extension integration
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Slug is a fast, polished client for YOURLS, the self-hosted URL shortener. Connect your own YOURLS server, create custom short links, manage your history, generate QR codes, and keep control of your links without relying on a hosted shortening service. Built for developers, creators, marketers, and teams who want a cleaner way to manage self-hosted short links from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Key Features: • Connect directly to your YOURLS server • Create custom short links with your own keywords • Generate QR codes for any shortened link • Manage link history across multiple profiles • Shorten links from Safari and other apps with the Share Extension • Quickly shorten URLs from your clipboard • View core YOURLS link stats and history • Import and export your link data • Optional support for Slug YOURLS plugins • Hide plugin-related features when you want a simpler interface Slug+: Unlock advanced customization and power-user features, including expanded profile support, QR code customization, import/export tools, and full-library sync for supported accounts. Your links stay yours. Slug works with the YOURLS server you control, giving you a focused, native app for creating and managing short links without moving your workflow to someone else’s link-shortening platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slug at 100% against Capgo's 50%. Slug also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Capgo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Capgo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Capgo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slug's.
Capgo ships an update monthly, Slug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capgo | Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Forgr | Nicholas Dapolito |
Customer experience
Capgo
Slug
In-app purchases
Capgo
No in-app purchases
Slug
- Quick.Link+$3.99









