Comparison

BetterHistory vs iSlip

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

Head to head
About

BetterHistory

Features
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Your Safari history should not be difficult to organize or disappear before you need it. BetterHistory uses a Safari extension to automatically save the pages you visit. Browse your history by date, search it in seconds, and reopen any page whenever you need it. Pin important visits, create automatic lists based on domains, or use manual lists to organize research, frequently used pages, and things you want to revisit later. Key features: • Automatically save Safari page titles, URLs, and visit times • Search by page title, website, or URL • View weekly and monthly browsing trends and domain statistics • Pin important pages and organize records with manual lists • Create automatic lists using domains, domain suffixes, or keywords • Exclude domains you do not want recorded and remove existing matching visits • Choose how long history is retained or keep important content indefinitely • Protect your browsing history with Face ID, Touch ID, or Optic ID • Optionally sync data between supported devices with iCloud • Create and restore local backups Your browsing history is stored in the app’s data. iCloud Sync is off by default. When enabled, your history, rules, lists, and retention settings are synced through your private iCloud database. To get started, enable the BetterHistory extension in Safari Settings and allow access to the websites you want recorded. To include pages visited in Private Browsing, you must also allow the extension to run in Private Browsing.

About

iSlip

Features
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Never lose a temporary memory again. Whether it's a parking spot, laundry token, queue number, pickup receipt, locker code, or valet ticket, iSlip keeps it safe only for as long as you need it. Take a photo or enter a number in seconds. iSlip intelligently organizes your temporary memories and automatically removes them when they expire, so your gallery and notes stay clutter-free. Designed for speed, simplicity, and privacy. Perfect for • Parking locations • Parking pillar numbers • Laundry tokens • Dry cleaning receipts • Queue tickets • Restaurant waiting numbers • Parcel pickup codes • Locker numbers • Valet tickets • Visitor passes • Temporary notes • Event seat numbers • Shopping collection receipts • Rental equipment • Gym lockers • Bicycle parking • Airport parking • Hotel room reminders • Temporary passwords • Any short-term information Smart Features • Save photos or numbers • Intelligent OCR text recognition • Automatic token detection • Smart expiration suggestions • Countdown timers • Auto delete expired items • Expiry reminders • Search memories instantly • Favorites and pinning • QR & barcode support • Location support • Dark Mode • Home Screen Widgets • Offline-first experience • Fast and lightweight • Beautiful modern interface Privacy First Your memories stay on your device. No account required. No unnecessary permissions. Cloud sync is optional. Why iSlip? Most notes apps are built for information you want forever. iSlip is built for information you only need today. Save it now. Forget it later. What's New We're excited to introduce iSlip! • Save temporary photos and numbers • Smart OCR detection • Automatic expiry • Auto delete expired memories • Beautiful modern interface • Faster than traditional notes apps More intelligent features coming soon!

Screenshots

BetterHistory4 screens
iSlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BetterHistory at Free against iSlip's $1.99. iSlip's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On 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

BetterHistory is free to download; iSlip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BetterHistory ships an update every 2 months, iSlip every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BetterHistory versus iSlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterHistoryiSlip
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArashi YoshiyamaRam Tulugu

In-app purchases

None

BetterHistory

No in-app purchases

None

iSlip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BetterHistory free?
BetterHistory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSlip free?
iSlip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BetterHistory or iSlip have ads?
Neither BetterHistory nor iSlip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BetterHistory or iSlip?
BetterHistory ships an update every 2 months, and iSlip every 2 weeks. Most recently, BetterHistory was updated on October 8, 2026 and iSlip on October 5, 2026.

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