# Automation Control — Control Shortcuts Automations

> Advanced management and conditional execution for existing automation workflows. (iPhone/iPad app by Jerrod Banks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automation-control/id6737158540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jerrod Banks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775007673)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 1 more
- Released: 2024-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automation-control/id6737158540/reviews.md

## What is Automation Control?

If you use the Shortcuts automations like I do, surely you can find it difficult to manage them. Automation Control works with the Shortcuts app to provide a better way to manage your Shortcuts automations. This app, in a nutshell, is a glorified IF statement that determines if your automations should run or not. By simply adding Automation Control's Get Status of Item action to your Shortcuts Automations or by using the Automation Control Template shortcut, you now have better control over enabling, disabling, pausing, or setting conditions for your automations unlike ever before. This does not replace your Shortcuts automations tab; you still need to do some setup there for this app to manage them. Originally a shortcut a few years ago, and now an app, and with it, here are some things that you can do...

- Name your automations along with adding an icon and a description
- Sort your automations in order of A-Z, Z-A, Status, or Manually
- Quickly toggle on/off your items with a simple double tap and view its status right on the item row
- Multiple indicator views to choose your favorite way of viewing the on and off status of your items
- 12-hour and 24-hour timing support
- Backup and Restore
- Log View to see a log of when your automations completed successfully 
- Send or Receive a text variable between Shortcuts and this app
- Filter/Group automations based on status
- Search bar to search for specific automations
- Pin automations
- Set timers on your automations
- Multiple layouts
- Set conditions such as Date & Time, Location, Focus Modes, Weather, and more...
- More and more to come...

How to use:

- Create an Automation Control item by tapping the + button in the top right.
- Name, describe, and select an icon and, of course, enable it.
- Leave it as a Controller item by simply saving the new item or tap the Controls button and set various conditions.
- Download the Automation Control Template shortcut, rename it to the same name as the control item you’ve just created, and set up your actions. 
- Set up your automation via the Automation tab in the Shortcuts app and add a Run Shortcut action from the list of actions and select the shortcut you’ve just modified. 

Full details found at https://ibanks.craft.me/6kbyyNVhWXjawv

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automation-control/id6737158540/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app to help with automation organization

*2025-02-17, version 2.04*

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

### 5/5 — A perfect addition to Shortcuts

*2025-02-02*

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

**Developer response:** Much appreciated. Thank you.

### 5/5 — It works and it has intructions!

*2025-02-02, version 2.03*

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.

### 3/5 — No clear instructions

*2025-01-26, version 2.02*

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.

### 5/5 — I love this

*2025-01-07, version 2.0*

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

### 5/5 — Amazing possibilities with continued development

*2025-01-06*

Really doing a wonderful job at making a Shortcut dream turn into a reality. Automating these shortcuts and having a great way to schedule while still maintaining good repeatable functionality. 

The new update provides so much great functionality and better UX that I forget what the original even was. Anybody that wants to schedule shortcuts needs to be using this app. And it's lightweight. 

Keep up the great work!

**Developer response:** Thank you! More to come.

### 5/5 — The Automations You Need

*2025-01-06, version 2.0*

Want to make your Apple Shortcuts Automations even more  usedul and effective? This is the app that will give you the ultimate in control and functionality. And it gets more powerful with each release. Need a Shortcut to run based on specific weather conditions, specific times of the day or even certain days of the month? This app gives you that control (plus so much more).

### 5/5 — Amazing possibilities with continued development

*2024-11-20*

Really doing a wonderful job at making a Shortcut dream turn into a reality. Automating these shortcuts and having a great way to schedule while still maintaining good repeatable functionality. Keep up the great work!

**Developer response:** Thank you! More to come.

### 1/5 — .. ?

*2024-11-03*

… how to use ?

**Developer response:** Hi Stobby,

The details on how to use the app are laid out in the Settings view of the app and tapping the Automation Control Site button. 2.0 is underway and has been simplified and has many more features. It will be much easier to use and understand.

2.0 has been released and simplified. You now just download the Automation Control Template shortcut and place your actions within it and assign it to your automation trigger via the Run Shortcut action. Now you can manage and control your Shortcuts Automations much easier.

### 5/5 — Very cool app!

*2024-11-03*

I hope to see more features in the future! Keep it up man.

**Developer response:** Thank you! More to come!

## Frequently asked questions about Automation Control

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.10 — 2026-04-06

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.

### 2.08..1 — 2025-12-18

Ensuring the app is in compliance with Apple's new age rating system.

### 2.08 — 2025-09-15

New - macOS support (iPad app) since macOS 26 brings Shortcuts Automations
New - Liquid Glass for iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26
New - Localization and international language support.

Supported Languages

- English
- Spanish
- German
- French
- Japanese
- Arabic
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Russian
- Korean
- Chinese Simplified

### 2.07 — 2025-07-24

Widgets!!

### 2.06 — 2025-04-06

New
- Toggle in the Display Options to display or hide the description details displayed on the Control Items row.
- Toggle in the Display Options to display or hide the next run details displayed on the Control Items row.
- Date & Time Interval options. The interval feature is designed to create powerful recurring patterns for automations:
    - **None**: No interval pattern (disable this feature)
    - **Daily**: Runs every X days
    - **Weekly**: Runs every X weeks on a specific day of the week
    - **Monthly**: Runs every X months, on a specific day
    - **Mixed**: Runs every X months, on a specific day of the week (e.g., "3rd Thursday of every 2 months")

Changes
- Cleaner UI in the Simplified List View

An update to the GPT will come within the coming days to reflect these newly added features and changes.

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