WordPress vs Bitly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordPress
Create and manage your WordPress blog or website directly from your iOS device. Easily edit posts and pages, upload media, track site statistics, and engage with your audience by replying to comments.
- Create and edit posts and pages
- Upload photos and videos
- View website statistics
- Reply to comments
- Manage WordPress.com and self-hosted sites
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Manage or create your WordPress blog or website right from your iOS device: create and edit posts and pages, upload your favorite photos and videos, view stats and reply to comments. With WordPress for iOS, you have the power to publish in the palm of your hand. Draft a spontaneous haiku from the couch. Snap and post a photo on your lunch break. Respond to your latest comments, or check your stats to see what new countries today’s visitors are coming from. WordPress for iOS is an Open Source project, which means you too can contribute to its development. Learn more at https://apps.wordpress.com/contribute/. WordPress for iOS supports WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress.org sites running WordPress 4.0 or higher. Need help with the app? Visit the forums at https://wordpress.org/support/forum/mobile/ or tweet us @WordPressiOS. View the Privacy Notice for California Users at https://automattic.com/privacy/#california-consumer-privacy-act-ccpa.
Bitly
This app allows you to instantly create shortened URLs, share them easily across various platforms, and track their performance. It offers features like custom domains and back-halves for branded links. Access advanced features like QR codes and detailed analytics on the web platform.
- Instant link creation
- Custom domains and back-halves
- Simple link sharing
- Quick access to recent links
- Basic click count tracking
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Bitly – The #1 Link Shortener Create short links, share instantly, and monitor performance—all from your phone. Features: * Instant Link Creation: Create shortened URLs tailored to your brand, including custom domains and back-halves * Simple Link Sharing: Share your shortened links directly from the app via text, email, or social media * Quick Access: View your recently created links for convenient reuse * Tracking Essentials: View click counts for your links to monitor performance Looking for QR Codes, landing pages, or detailed analytics? Visit Bitly.com on your mobile or desktop browser to access the complete Bitly Connections Platform, where you can build stronger digital connections with our full suite of URL shortening, QR Code, and landing page products. Trusted by millions for creating and sharing shortened, trackable links. * Download Bitly and start creating short links that perform. Upgrade to a paid plan to unlock features such as custom domains and analytics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WordPress at 4.6 against Bitly's 3.3. WordPress also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 169) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bitly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
WordPress holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordPress has 22K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of WordPress's written reviews are positive against 41% of Bitly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, Bitly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordPress | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22K ratings) — better | 3.3 (169 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 169 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automattic | Bitly, Inc. |
Customer experience
WordPress
Bitly
User reviews
WordPress
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for blogging on the go
- 🚀 Great for sharing content and experiences
- 🚀 Useful stats and analytics
- 🚀 Customizable and flexible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing between devices
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
Bitly
From 169 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Useful analytics
- 🚀 Convenient link sharing
- 💡 Great tool for social media
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Missing key features like link customization
- 📉 Inaccurate or missing analytics data
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
Bugs and requests
WordPress
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to upload photos properly
- Drafts disappearing without warning
- Formatting issues with text, lists, and media
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Login and authentication problems
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate Gutenberg editor
- Add option to adjust uploaded photo sizes
- Improve offline editing capabilities
- Enhance integration with other apps and services
- Provide more customization options
Bitly
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and inability to connect to server
- Disappearing or non-updating link data
- Crashes when trying to perform basic functions
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve UI and user experience
- Expand analytics and reporting capabilities
- Integrate with more social platforms
In-app purchases
WordPress
No in-app purchases
Bitly
No in-app purchases
