Comparison

LinkerBite vs Slug

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

Head to head
About

LinkerBite

Features
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All the products you need to build brand or business connections, manage links and QR Codes, and connect with audiences everywhere in the world. Users can generate unlimited short url and pretty QR codes with Linker app - Link Management: URL shortening with links customised to your brand or business. It is also allowed customised with your own Alias, Password Protection And Expiry Date of URL.It is also give you analytics & tracking by total click counter of short link. Users can keep history of all short link and get analytics of particular link. - QR Codes: Create, customise and share QR codes with various types of customisation like various type of QR code means Link, Phone, Email, SMS, Text Message etc... It is also allowed to make pretty Qr Codes likes background color, foreground color, brand or business logo.It is also give you total scan of particular qr code so user can track and analytics of particular QR code.

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

LinkerBite4 screens
Slug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkerBite at none against Slug's 1. LinkerBite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LinkerBite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LinkerBite versus Slug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkerBiteSlug
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaurav KachhadiyaNicholas Dapolito

In-app purchases

None

LinkerBite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99

Questions

Is LinkerBite free?
LinkerBite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkerBite or Slug have ads?
Neither LinkerBite nor Slug shows ads.

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