# Slug vs RemoteIDE

The clearest difference is monetization model: Slug at free against RemoteIDE's freemium. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RemoteIDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Slug against 5.0 for RemoteIDE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slug | RemoteIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slug-link-manager/id6743663098/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Dapolito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637452829) | [Challa Somesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818069707) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### RemoteIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503)

Execute code and AI prompts directly from your mobile device on your local development environment. Supports multiple AI models and offers real-time syncing of responses and chat history. Enables Git operations and voice input for a seamless remote coding experience.

**Highlights:** Execute AI prompts on paired Mac, Real-time response syncing, Supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Multi-Agent mode, Full chat history sync, Voice input for prompts, Git operations from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteIDE Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteIDE Annual Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slug free?

Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RemoteIDE free?

RemoteIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slug or RemoteIDE?

Slug and RemoteIDE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Slug or RemoteIDE have ads?

Neither Slug nor RemoteIDE 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.*