Comparison

URL Scissors vs Slug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

URL Scissors

Easily edit URL parameters across multiple platforms. This tool allows for quick modification of web addresses for developers and power users. Available on macOS, iOS, and other devices.

Highlights
  • Edit URL parameters
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Supports macOS
  • Supports iOS
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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URL Scissors is a Safari extension for iPhone and iPad that helps you edit URL parameters without leaving the current page. Open the extension in Safari, adjust the query parameters, and apply the updated URL back to the active tab. It is useful for developers, testers, marketers, and anyone who often works with long links. Features: • View URL query parameters as editable rows • Add, edit, delete, and reorder parameters • Reuse recent parameters saved per website • Mark frequently used parameters as favorites • Works directly in Safari with a lightweight popup • No account required URL Scissors helps keep messy URLs manageable, whether you are testing links, removing tracking parameters, or preparing clean URLs to share.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect to YOURLS server
  • Create custom short links
  • Track link analytics
  • Clipboard URL shortening
  • Share extension integration
Features
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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.

Screenshots

URL Scissors4 screens
Slug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slug at 5.0 against URL Scissors's 3.0. Slug also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). URL Scissors's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. URL Scissors asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URL Scissors ships an update every 3 months, Slug monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
URL Scissors versus Slug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURL ScissorsSlug
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZijia WangNicholas Dapolito

Customer experience

URL Scissors

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Slug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

URL Scissors

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99

Questions

Is URL Scissors free?
URL Scissors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, URL Scissors or Slug?
Slug is rated higher. URL Scissors averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Slug averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do URL Scissors or Slug have ads?
Neither URL Scissors nor Slug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URL Scissors or Slug?
URL Scissors ships an update every 3 months, and Slug monthly. Most recently, URL Scissors was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slug on October 30, 2026.

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