Comparison

Slug vs URL Redirector

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

URL Redirector

Instantly reopen any link through a different website, such as an archive, cached version, or translation tool. Set up multiple destinations and easily switch your default. Ideal for developers, researchers, and those who frequently use various link-based tools.

Highlights
  • Forward links through custom destinations
  • Supports archives, cached versions, and translation tools
  • Set up multiple destinations
  • Easily switch default destinations
  • Integrates with app sharing functionality
Features
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URL Redirector lets you instantly reopen any link through a different website — an archive, a cached version, a translation tool, or a custom endpoint you define yourself. Just tap Share in any app, choose URL Redirector, and your link is forwarded to whichever destination you've set up. Add multiple destinations and switch your default with a tap. Useful for developers, researchers, and anyone who regularly works with links across different tools and services.his App provides forwarding a website address to another website. Great for processing in external websites, tools and software development

Screenshots

Slug4 screens
URL Redirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slug at 5.0 against URL Redirector's 1.0. Slug also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). URL Redirector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. URL Redirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slug versus URL Redirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlugURL Redirector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas DapolitoStefan Sels

Customer experience

Slug

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

URL Redirector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99
None

URL Redirector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is URL Redirector free?
URL Redirector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slug or URL Redirector?
Slug is rated higher. Slug averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while URL Redirector averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Slug or URL Redirector have ads?
Neither Slug nor URL Redirector shows ads.

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