# Shortly vs NetBuddy ForensicChef

The clearest difference is price: Shortly at $0.99 against NetBuddy ForensicChef's $1.99. Shortly also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shortly costs $0.99 and NetBuddy ForensicChef $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortly | NetBuddy ForensicChef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Dressler](https://appshunter.io/developer/327199357) | [Rick Bodnar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712763175) |

## 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


### NetBuddy ForensicChef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netbuddy-forensicchef/id6754491004)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortly free?

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

### Is NetBuddy ForensicChef free?

NetBuddy ForensicChef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Shortly or NetBuddy ForensicChef have ads?

Neither Shortly nor NetBuddy ForensicChef shows ads.

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