URL Helper vs SimpleURL No Ads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
URL Helper
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Entering URLs isn't really fun. Most of the time only the domain name varies while the rest consists of standard parts with a lot of special characters which are error prone to enter. This application makes it easy and fast to enter even complex URLs correctly, especially for non HTTP protocols. It has separate fields for the protocol, subdomain, domain, top level domain, port, path and fragment part (#) of a URL.
SimpleURL No Ads
Instantly shorten long web addresses for easier sharing. This utility app integrates with popular shortening services and offers smart clipboard detection for efficient link management. Save and reuse your shortened links with a clean, user-friendly interface.
- Instant URL shortening
- Supports Bitly, TinyURL, is.gd
- Smart clipboard detection
- Link history management
- Easy sharing
- Clean interface
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SimpleURL makes long links short, clean, and easy to share. Instantly shorten URLs using popular services including Bitly, TinyURL, is.gd, 1pt.co, ulvis.net, and cleanuri.com. Generate QR codes automatically for your shortened links and quickly copy or share them anywhere. Features - Support for multiple URL shortening services - Instant QR code generation - Smart clipboard URL detection - One-click copy and share - Link history management - Clean and lightweight interface - Fast and simple workflow - No sign-up required Perfect for: - Sharing links in chats, emails, and social media - Creating QR codes for business cards, flyers, and presentations - Managing frequently used shortened URLs SimpleURL is designed for speed, simplicity, and convenience on iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleURL No Ads at every 2 months against URL Helper's every 19 months. SimpleURL No Ads also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). URL Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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
URL Helper costs $4.99 and SimpleURL No Ads $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
URL Helper ships an update every 19 months, SimpleURL No Ads every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | URL Helper | SimpleURL No Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | SeungHoon Kam |
In-app purchases
URL Helper
No in-app purchases
SimpleURL No Ads
No in-app purchases
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