Comparison

BeforeTap vs UrlHist

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

Head to head
About

BeforeTap

Features
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Know where a link goes before you tap it. BeforeTap reveals the destination behind shortened, tracking, and unfamiliar URLs. Paste a link, scan a QR code, or share a link from another app. QR links receive the same destination, redirect, and warning-sign checks as pasted links before anything opens. See what changed - The final destination and real domain - Every redirect hop and HTTP status code - DNS, SSL, WHOIS, and useful technical details - URL warning signs explained in plain language - Tracking parameters that can be removed Use it anywhere - Paste or type a URL - Scan and check a QR link with the camera before opening it - Check a QR link from a photo or screenshot - Send a link to BeforeTap from the iOS share sheet - Run Inspect URL from Shortcuts or Siri - Copy or share the final destination - Share a polished PDF inspection report - Copy a cleaner link without common tracking tags Private by design No account. No ads. No analytics. Your inspection history stays on your device and can be deleted at any time. Submitted links are processed by T.LY's link-tools services to resolve redirects and return the inspection report. Clear, honest results BeforeTap points out structural warning signs such as unencrypted HTTP, encoded domains, direct IP addresses, unusual ports, deep subdomains, and long redirect chains. It does not label a link β€œsafe” or pretend to replace antivirus software. A clean result is not a guarantee. When a link involves money, passwords, or personal information, use the organization’s official app or type its known address yourself. BeforeTap is free and supported by T.LY.

About

UrlHist

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Trace Redirect Paths & Uncover Hidden Links Ever wondered where a shortened link or shortened URL actually leads before you click it? Want to know how many hops a web page goes through? This app is a powerful redirect tracker designed to unveil the complete path of any web link. Simply paste a URL or share it directly from any app, and this app will instantly trace the entire redirect chain, showing you every intermediate URL along the way to its final destination. Key Features Seamless Import: Paste links directly from your clipboard or use the system "Share" menu from any app. Full Redirect Chain Visualizer: See every single hop in the path. History & Logs: Automatically saves your traced URL histories for quick reference, searching, and comparison. Enhanced Link Safety: Reveal hidden destinations behind shortened URLs to prevent phishing and malicious redirects. One-Tap Copy & Open: Easily copy any intermediate URL in the chain or open the final link in your browser. Perfect For Security-Conscious Users: Safely inspect suspicious SMS or email links before opening them. Marketers & SEO Specialists: Audit short links, UTM tracking parameters, and 301/302 redirect chains. Developers & Tech Enthusiasts: Debug web redirects, API endpoints, and redirect loops on the go.

Screenshots

BeforeTap4 screens
UrlHist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeforeTap at none against UrlHist's shown. UrlHist's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeforeTap ships an update fortnightly, UrlHist daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
BeforeTap versus UrlHist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeforeTapUrlHist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTim Lelandchang liang lai

In-app purchases

None

BeforeTap

No in-app purchases

None

UrlHist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeforeTap free?
BeforeTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UrlHist free?
UrlHist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeforeTap or UrlHist have ads?
UrlHist shows ads; BeforeTap does not.
Which is updated more often, BeforeTap or UrlHist?
BeforeTap ships an update fortnightly, and UrlHist daily. Most recently, BeforeTap was updated on October 29, 2026 and UrlHist on October 16, 2026.

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