Automation Control

Automation Control

Control Shortcuts Automations

11 ratings
10 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 3, 2024
  • April 6, 2026

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Enhance your existing automation workflows with advanced management and conditional execution. This tool allows you to enable, disable, or pause automations based on specific criteria like time, location, or focus modes. It provides a centralized dashboard for organizing and monitoring your automated tasks.

Conditional execution of automations
Enable/disable/pause automations
Sort and filter automations
Backup and restore configurations
Log view for completed automations
Set conditions (Date, Time, Location, Focus Modes, Weather)
Search and pin automations
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What's New in Automation Control

2.10

April 6, 2026

This update is more of a cosmetic fix and shouldn’t affect any existing setups you may have. - Improved Date & Time Conditions so labels are easier to understand. - Fixed section titles like dayof_week so they now display properly as readable names. - Shortened month and weekday names where needed so they fit better and look cleaner. - Made date/time selections easier to use: leaving months, dates, days, or hours empty now means “allow all” instead of forcing you to select everything manually. - Added clearer wording in the edit view, including labels like Specific Months, Specific Weekdays, Specific Dates, and Specific Hours. - Added helpful guidance so it’s clearer that you only need to select values if you want to restrict when an automation runs. - Updated translations for these Date & Time improvements across supported languages. - Fixed the version number text in the About screen so it displays correctly.

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User reviews

Great app to help with automation organization

This app has been a long work in progress and started as a shortcut initially but morphed into something better that combined multiple shortcuts into a more streamlined interface. If you use automations, this is a very handy tool to have on your side to assist in various tasks

Response from developer

Thank you! More to come.

It works and it has intructions!

The developer is just so innovative in improving and providing extra control features to manage my automations. It’s been an amazing jump from the original Automation Control app version to this version. I’m happy to have it and best of all I have never seen an app so well documented as this one. I‘m not sure which the developer spent more time on the app or the docs, impressive.
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Response from developer

Thanks zCAT, I’m trying my best to make it as simple to use as possible while also providing the missing features the Shortcuts app’s lacking. I’m glad that you find great value in the app and to tap into your curiosity, the app definitely has taken more time than the documentation. I’ll be working on the documentation soon to provide more detail, simplification and more examples for understanding. Thank you again, I truly appreciate the love.

A perfect addition to Shortcuts

Really, it's versatile and constantly improves with each update. Calendar event-based triggers are one of the most useful features.

Response from developer

Much appreciated. Thank you.

No clear instructions

I’m sure it has some potential but there’s no clear instructions for how to use it so whatever potential there is, is wasted.

Response from developer

Hi SeekerCons, there’s an in-debt guide found under Settings - About Automation Control. There’s also the Automation Control GPT accessible via the chat icon to the right of the Search bar. With the GPT, you can ask it scenario questions and it should give some insight on how to create the scenario and utilize the app. An example question can be How do I use this app or How do I create an automation that runs at 5 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday but only if I am at home? Hope this helps!

I love this

This application made managing my shortcuts way easier. Thank you for taking the time to go all-in & simplify automation control’s setup!

Response from developer

Thank you! You are very welcome. Should you have any issues or ideas, do let me know.

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FAQ

How does Automation Control manage my Shortcuts automations?

Automation Control integrates with the Shortcuts app by allowing you to add its 'Get Status of Item' action. This enables you to control whether your automations run based on predefined conditions, effectively acting as a conditional gatekeeper.

What types of conditions can I set for my automations using Automation Control?

You can set a variety of conditions, including specific Date & Time, Location, Focus Modes, and even Weather. This allows for highly personalized and context-aware automation execution.

Can I organize and view my automations easily with Automation Control?

Yes, the app offers multiple ways to organize and view your automations. You can sort them alphabetically, by status, or manually, and it provides different indicator views to easily see their on/off status.

Does Automation Control replace the Shortcuts app?

No, Automation Control does not replace the Shortcuts app. You still need to set up your base automations within the Shortcuts app, and Automation Control then provides an additional layer of management and conditional logic.

Is Automation Control free to use?

Automation Control is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or enhancements beyond the core functionality.

How often is Automation Control updated?

The app was last updated on December 18, 2025, with version 2.08..1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What devices is Automation Control compatible with?

Automation Control is designed for iOS devices, specifically supporting both iPhone and iPad.

Does Automation Control have ads?

Based on the provided data, Automation Control does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.