Bitly vs QuitCost
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.
QuitCost
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QuitCost helps you keep your focus promises. Pick the apps that distract you, start a focus session, and QuitCost blocks them until your time is up. Finishing is always free. If you want out early, you pay one fixed price — the commitment price you saw before you started. That small, real cost is often all it takes to keep the scroll away. HOW IT WORKS • Choose your distracting apps with Apple's private system picker — QuitCost never sees your app list • Pick a session length: 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes • Your chosen apps stay blocked until the session ends • Want out early? One fixed price, shown up front. No subscriptions, no automatic charges • Finish your session and pay nothing — ever PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your task text and app selections never leave your iPhone • Screen Time (Family Controls) is used only to block the apps you choose • Sign in with Apple — no passwords, no ads, no tracking WHY A PRICE? Free willpower apps are easy to ignore. A small commitment makes quitting feel like a decision instead of a reflex. You set the promise; QuitCost helps you keep it. QuitCost requires iOS 17 or later and Screen Time permission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitly at none against QuitCost's 1. Bitly also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). QuitCost's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. QuitCost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bitly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bitly ships an update every 2 months, QuitCost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bitly | QuitCost |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitly, Inc. | VoidTech, LLC |
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
QuitCost
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bitly
No in-app purchases
QuitCost
- QuitCost Unlock$9.99









