# Short Menu vs Bite Logs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bite Logs at none against Short Menu's 18. Bite Logs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Short Menu's advantage is ratings volume (284 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Short Menu sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bite Logs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bite Logs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Short Menu has 284 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Short Menu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bite Logs's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Short Menu | Bite Logs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-menu-url-shortener/id885851937/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bite-logs/id6746447140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appiculous UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/865231548) | [Eclypse Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579258306) |

## What reviewers say

### Short Menu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-menu-url-shortener/id885851937)

Easily shorten URLs, generate branded links, and create QR codes on your iPhone or iPad. Track link performance with advanced analytics and integrate with existing URL shorteners. Customize your links with your own domain for a professional touch.

**Highlights:** Shorten URLs on the go, Branded short links, Generate QR codes, Advanced link analytics, Integrate with existing shorteners, Custom domain support, Home screen widgets

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short Menu Lite (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Short Menu Lite (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Short Menu Pro (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Short Menu Lite (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Short Menu Growth (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Short Menu Lite (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Short Menu Pro (Annual) | $159.99 | per year |
| Short Menu Growth (Annual) | $399.99 | per year |
| All URL Services | $0.99 | one-time |
| Native URL Shorteners | $0.99 | one-time |
| Account Login | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Services | $1.99 | one-time |
| Affiliate Accounts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient URL shortening
- 👍 Integrates with share sheet
- 👍 Works with custom URL shorteners (YOURLS)
- 👍 Useful for creating workflows (Launch Center Pro)
- 👍 Developer was responsive in the past

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Default shortening service not working
- 🐛 App frequently broken/unresponsive
- 🐛 Features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Past purchases not restoring
- 🐛 Greedy and deceitful practices alleged

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer actively tracks link clicks/views
- Default shortening service not working
- App not working on iPad
- Quick short from share sheet stuck on 'shortening'
- Nothing works when tapping

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Implement new features
- Add dark mode
- Add translucent dark mode for widget
- Generate QR codes


### Bite Logs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bite-logs/id6746447140)

Catalog restaurants, document dishes, and build a personal food encyclopedia. Save details like addresses, cuisine types, ratings, and prices. Attach photos and detailed notes to remember every culinary experience.

**Highlights:** Log restaurant visits with details, Rate and tag by cuisine, Document individual dishes, Track dish prices, Attach dish photos, Sync data across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Short Menu free?

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

### Is Bite Logs free?

Bite Logs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Short Menu or Bite Logs?

Bite Logs is rated higher. Short Menu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while Bite Logs averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Short Menu or Bite Logs have ads?

Short Menu shows ads; Bite Logs does not.

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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.*