# Bitly vs Click2Cal

The clearest difference is rating: Click2Cal at 5.0 against Bitly's 3.3. Click2Cal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Bitly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (171 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Click2Cal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bitly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Click2Cal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitly has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitly | Click2Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitly-link-shortener/id525106063/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click2cal/id6759667035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitly, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420744919) | [Butalia Media Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390668675) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitly-link-shortener/id525106063)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Useful analytics
- 🚀 Convenient link sharing
- 💡 Great tool for social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Missing key features like link customization
- 📉 Inaccurate or missing analytics data
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve UI and user experience
- Expand analytics and reporting capabilities
- Integrate with more social platforms


### Click2Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click2cal/id6759667035)

Effortlessly create calendar events from images, text, or voice input. The app uses AI to extract event details like date, time, and location, eliminating manual typing and copy-pasting. Your data remains private as nothing is stored or uploaded.

**Highlights:** Create events from images, text, or voice, AI extracts event details automatically, No manual typing or copy-pasting, Supports Google Calendar and Outlook, Export events as .ics files, Privacy-focused, stateless design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Click2Cal Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Click2Cal Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitly free?

Bitly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Click2Cal free?

Click2Cal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bitly or Click2Cal?

Click2Cal is rated higher. Bitly averages 3.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Click2Cal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bitly or Click2Cal have ads?

Neither Bitly nor Click2Cal shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*