Comparison

Slug vs CaspiAPI

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

CaspiAPI

Features
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CaspiAPI is a fast, native API client for developers — a Postman alternative that runs beautifully on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Build requests, inspect responses, run whole collections and automate tests, all from one polished app that works offline and keeps your data encrypted on-device. Already using Postman? Import your collections and environments in seconds and keep working — your pre-request and test scripts run exactly as they do on the desktop. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - Full REST/HTTP support — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE and more - Multi-tab editor: query params, headers, body (JSON, form, raw), auth - Syntax-highlighted JSON responses with status, timing and size - Request history so you never lose what you sent POSTMAN-COMPATIBLE SCRIPTING - Run pre-request and test scripts with a real JavaScript engine - pm.* API support — pm.test, pm.environment, pm.response and more - Built-in CryptoJS for HMAC / SHA-256 signing and custom auth flows - Collection Runner executes requests in sequence and chains variables: a value captured in one request is instantly available to the next POWERFUL VARIABLES & ENVIRONMENTS - 5-level variable scope — global, collection, environment, and beyond - Switch environments instantly to move between dev, staging and prod - Edit any scope inline without leaving your request PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All data stored locally in an AES-256 encrypted database - The encryption key lives in the Secure Enclave (Keychain) — never in plain text - Works fully offline; your requests and secrets stay on your device NATIVE ON EVERY SCREEN - One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac — buy once, use everywhere - Adaptive layout: touch-friendly action sheets on iOS, full menus on Mac - Beautiful dark and light themes that follow your system automatically - Clean typography built for reading code Whether you're testing a production API on your phone, debugging a webhook on iPad, or running a full test suite on your Mac, CaspiAPI gives you a focused, secure and genuinely fast workflow. Download CaspiAPI and bring your API workflow with you — everywhere.

Screenshots

Slug4 screens
CaspiAPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaspiAPI at none against Slug's 1. CaspiAPI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 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. CaspiAPI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slug ships an update monthly, CaspiAPI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slug versus CaspiAPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlugCaspiAPI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas DapolitoMuhammed Ismayilov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99
None

CaspiAPI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaspiAPI free?
CaspiAPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slug or CaspiAPI have ads?
Neither Slug nor CaspiAPI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slug or CaspiAPI?
Slug ships an update monthly, and CaspiAPI every 4 days. Most recently, Slug was updated on October 29, 2026 and CaspiAPI on October 28, 2026.

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