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Best Shorten Url Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free shorten url apps? 18 of our 242+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Shorten Url Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bitly: Link ShortenerBitly: Link ShortenerFree3.3★ (169)NoNoAug 2026
2ShortenMyURL: URL shortenerShortenMyURL: URL shortenerFree4.3★ (46)NoNoSep 2026
3Short Menu – URL ShortenerShort Menu – URL ShortenerFree4.6★ (267)YesYesSep 2026
4URL BuddyURL BuddyFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Socxly: Smart URL ShortenerSocxly: Smart URL ShortenerFree4.3★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
6CodeQR - URL ShortenerCodeQR - URL ShortenerFree—YesNoMay 2026
7URL Shortener: Short LinksURL Shortener: Short LinksFree3.0★ (2)YesYesOct 2026
8‘Worst’ URL Shortener‘Worst’ URL ShortenerFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Shorten Url

Bitly: Link Shortener#1

Bitly: Link Shortener by Bitly, Inc.

Easily shorten and share links
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
3.3😞(169 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to instantly create shortened URLs, share them easily across various platforms, and track their performance. It offers features like custom domains and back-halves for branded links. Access advanced features like QR codes and detailed analytics on the web platform.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📊 Useful analytics
  • 🚀 Convenient link sharing
  • 💡 Great tool for social media

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Missing key features like link customization
  • 📉 Inaccurate or missing analytics data
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
ShortenMyURL: URL shortener#2

ShortenMyURL: URL shortener by Ritwik Takkar

An elegant URL shortener
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.3(46 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a quick and elegant way to shorten long web addresses for easier management and better presentation. It offers a history of your shortened links and requires no account creation or payment. Available on Apple devices, it streamlines URL handling for various tasks.

Short Menu – URL Shortener#3

Short Menu – URL Shortener by Appiculous UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Branded Short Links, QR Codes
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😞(267 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Default shortening service not working
  • 🐛 App frequently broken/unresponsive
  • 🐛 Features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Past purchases not restoring
  • 🐛 Greedy and deceitful practices alleged
  • 🐛 Paid for full version, now subscription required
  • 🐛 Links still available after deletion from app
  • 🐛 Blacklisted shortened URLs
  • 🐛 No longer actively tracks link clicks/views
  • 🐛 UI could use polish
  • 🐛 No Chrome shortcut

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FAQ about Shorten Url

What are the best shorten url apps for iPhone?
Bitly: Link Shortener tops our shorten url apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 169 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top shorten url apps we rank are free to download, including Bitly: Link Shortener and ShortenMyURL: URL shortener.
Bitly: Link Shortener has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 242+ shorten url apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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