Bitly vs Milesto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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, 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.
Milesto
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Some deadlines only get expensive when you forget them: a policy that lapsed, an inspection you missed, a subscription that quietly renewed. Milesto keeps them all in one place and reminds you while there is still time to act. HOW IT WORKS • ADD A RECORD IN SECONDS — Pick a category, type a name and a date. That is the whole setup. • SEE URGENCY AT A GLANCE — Every record carries a countdown ring: green while you have time, amber as the date approaches, red when it is urgent. You know what needs attention before reading a single word. • REMINDERS ON YOUR TERMS — Choose exactly when to be warned: 30, 14, 7, 3 or 1 day before, on the day itself, or any number of days you type in. Pick the hour of day that suits you. • KEEPS ITSELF CURRENT — Subscriptions and yearly occasions roll forward on their own once the date passes, so the list stays accurate without you touching it. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK Vehicles — insurance, inspection, road tax Subscriptions — streaming, cloud storage, apps Warranties — electronics, appliances, devices Occasions — birthdays, anniversaries Education — exams, assignments, enrolment Anything else that has a date PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account. No e-mail. No sign-up. Everything you enter stays in a local database on your device — there is no server to send it to. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Reminders are scheduled by your phone's own operating system, so nothing about them is transmitted anywhere. FREE & PREMIUM Track one category free, for as long as you like. Milesto Premium unlocks every category, unlimited records and backup export, as a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in your App Store settings. Terms: https://cnrpltcll.github.io/milesto-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://cnrpltcll.github.io/milesto-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitly at none against Milesto's 3. Bitly also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Milesto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bitly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bitly | Milesto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (171 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 171 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitly, Inc. | CANER POLAT |
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
Milesto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bitly
No in-app purchases
Milesto
- Milesto Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Milesto Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- Milesto Premium Yearly$39.991 Year









