# Slug vs URL Redirector

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.

Both are free to download. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. URL Redirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slug | URL Redirector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slug-link-manager/id6743663098/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-redirector/id6760624570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Dapolito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637452829) | [Stefan Sels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885379737) |

## What reviewers say

### Slug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slug-link-manager/id6743663098)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick.Link+ | $3.99 | one-time |


### URL Redirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-redirector/id6760624570)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*