# Shortly vs Smart App Link

The clearest difference is price: Smart App Link at Free against Shortly's $0.99. Smart App Link also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.6). Shortly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart App Link is free to download; Shortly costs $0.99 up front. Smart App Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Shortly asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortly | Smart App Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Dressler](https://appshunter.io/developer/327199357) | [FUSION ISTANBUL BILISIM HIZMETLERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831004401) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortly/id337764686)

This utility allows you to create and manage short URLs using the Bitly service directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily copy shortened links for use in other apps and track their click statistics with helpful charts. It also includes a tool to look up existing Bitlinks and their performance.

**Highlights:** Create short URLs (Bitlinks), Copy links to clipboard, Track click statistics, View charts and metadata, Bitlink lookup tool, Auto Shorten feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart App Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-app-link/id6739869803)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Package | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortly free?

Shortly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart App Link free?

Smart App Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shortly or Smart App Link have ads?

Neither Shortly nor Smart App Link shows ads.

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