Comparison

Bitly vs Wix Studio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant link creation
  • Custom domains and back-halves
  • Simple link sharing
  • Quick access to recent links
  • Basic click count tracking
Features
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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, where you can access 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.

About

Wix Studio

Manage your agency's entire workload remotely. Track client sites, handle leads, and collaborate with your team. Stay updated on platform changes and receive 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • Manage client sites
  • Client communication
  • Lead management
  • Team collaboration
  • Project timelines
  • Platform updates
Features
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Stay in control of all your agency workload—wherever you are. Manage all your sites, check in with clients and keep up with Marketplace requests so you never miss a lead. Manage client sites on the go: Stay on top of inboxes, analyze analytics reports, edit or add blog posts, manage Members Areas and check up on orders. Get support all day, everyday: Reach out to support 24/7 with answers and updates straight to your phone. Handle incoming requests: Answer new leads, track existing ones and connect with clients. Run your workspace: Assign teammates to projects, add collaborators, easily switch between workspaces and view project timelines to stay ahead of deadlines. Always be in the loop: Learn about any platform updates and new releases right on the app.

Screenshots

Bitly4 screens
Wix Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bitly at 3.3 against Wix Studio's 2.5. Bitly also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 14%) and ratings volume (171 vs 51). Wix Studio's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bitly holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Bitly's written reviews are positive against 14% of Wix Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bitly ships an update every 2 months, Wix Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bitly versus Wix Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitlyWix Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (171 ratings) — better2.5 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings171 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB489 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitly, Inc.Wix.com Inc.

Customer experience

Bitly

All ratings171 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative41.5%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative47.2%

Wix Studio

All ratings51 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative60.8%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative74.6%

Bugs and requests

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

Wix Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitly

No in-app purchases

None

Wix Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitly free?
Bitly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wix Studio free?
Wix Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bitly or Wix Studio?
Bitly is rated higher. Bitly averages 3.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Wix Studio averages 2.5 from 51 ratings.
Do Bitly or Wix Studio have ads?
Neither Bitly nor Wix Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bitly or Wix Studio?
Bitly ships an update every 2 months, and Wix Studio monthly. Most recently, Bitly was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wix Studio on October 27, 2026.

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