Comparison

Slug vs Cmd+Ctrl

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cmd+Ctrl

Features
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Cmd+Ctrl (Command and Control) lets you manage AI coding agent sessions from anywhere. Start conversations with agents including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini CLI – then monitor progress, reply to questions, and get push notifications, all from your phone or watch. Features: - Start and manage coding agent sessions remotely - Real-time streaming of agent responses and tool usage - Reply to continue conversations from any device - Push notifications when agents complete tasks or need input - Apple Watch companion app for quick replies from your wrist - Supports various coding agents, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and more Cmd+Ctrl runs a lightweight daemon on your dev machine that connects your agents to the app. Install takes under a minute. Requires a Cmd+Ctrl account. Visit cmd-ctrl.ai to sign up. Terms of Use: https://cmd-ctrl.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://cmd-ctrl.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Slug4 screens
Cmd+Ctrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cmd+Ctrl at weekly against Slug's every 3 weeks. Cmd+Ctrl also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Cmd+Ctrl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slug ships an update every 3 weeks, Cmd+Ctrl weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Slug versus Cmd+Ctrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlugCmd+Ctrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas DapolitoCmd+Ctrl LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99
1 purchases

Cmd+Ctrl

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cmd+Ctrl free?
Cmd+Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slug or Cmd+Ctrl have ads?
Neither Slug nor Cmd+Ctrl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slug or Cmd+Ctrl?
Slug ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cmd+Ctrl weekly. Most recently, Slug was updated on September 9, 2026 and Cmd+Ctrl on September 21, 2026.

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