Comparison

Uptime Mate vs Slug

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

Head to head
About

Uptime Mate

Monitor the status of your services directly from your Apple Watch. This app provides instant visibility into your Uptime Kuma dashboard without needing to access a laptop or rely on notifications.

Highlights
  • Instant service status overview
  • Native Apple Watch complications
  • Connects to Uptime Kuma instance
  • No data collection
  • Simple setup
Features
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Uptime Mate brings your Uptime Kuma dashboard to Apple Watch, so you always know if your services are up, without opening a laptop or checking notifications. Instant status, zero friction See the health of your services in seconds. No noise, no alerts - just the information you need. Built for Apple Watch Native complications for your watch face Quick overview of all monitors Made for homelab & DevOps Perfect for self-hosters who want peace of mind without constant interruptions. Connects to your own Uptime Kuma instance No data collection, no third-party tracking Simple setup

About

Slug

This app provides a direct connection to your YOURLS server, allowing you to create custom, branded short links. Track link performance and simplify sharing without relying on third-party services or sharing your data.

Highlights
  • Connect to YOURLS server
  • Create custom short links
  • Track link analytics
  • Clipboard URL shortening
  • Share extension integration
Features
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Slug is a fast, polished client for YOURLS, the self-hosted URL shortener. Connect your own YOURLS server, create custom short links, manage your history, generate QR codes, and keep control of your links without relying on a hosted shortening service. Built for developers, creators, marketers, and teams who want a cleaner way to manage self-hosted short links from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Key Features: • Connect directly to your YOURLS server • Create custom short links with your own keywords • Generate QR codes for any shortened link • Manage link history across multiple profiles • Shorten links from Safari and other apps with the Share Extension • Quickly shorten URLs from your clipboard • View core YOURLS link stats and history • Import and export your link data • Optional support for Slug YOURLS plugins • Hide plugin-related features when you want a simpler interface Slug+: Unlock advanced customization and power-user features, including expanded profile support, QR code customization, import/export tools, and full-library sync for supported accounts. Your links stay yours. Slug works with the YOURLS server you control, giving you a focused, native app for creating and managing short links without moving your workflow to someone else’s link-shortening platform.

Screenshots

Uptime Mate3 screens
Slug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Slug at free against Uptime Mate's free with in-app purchases. Uptime Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Uptime Mate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uptime Mate ships an update every 5 days, Slug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Uptime Mate versus Slug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUptime MateSlug
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph ScherbeckNicholas Dapolito

Customer experience

Uptime Mate

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Slug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Uptime Mate

One-time2
  • Pro$1.99
  • Premium Icon$3.99
1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99

Questions

Is Uptime Mate free?
Uptime Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Uptime Mate or Slug have ads?
Neither Uptime Mate nor Slug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Uptime Mate or Slug?
Uptime Mate ships an update every 5 days, and Slug every 3 weeks. Most recently, Uptime Mate was updated on October 9, 2026 and Slug on October 24, 2026.

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