app crash
Just paid $20 and shortcuts aren’t able to be imported?
Won’t open
Response from developer
Well take a look. You can always request support by emailing support@jellycuts.com
Updated review
Previous review:
Apple actually has Developer Guideline 3.1.2(a) covering the migration of a paid app to a subscription:
“If you are changing your existing app to a subscription-based business model, you should not take away the primary functionality existing users have already paid for. For example, let customers who have already purchased a ‘full game unlock’ continue to access the full game after you introduce a subscription model for new customers.”
The new owners intended to ignore this but grudgingly relented in the most inconvenient and annoying manner, and only after customer pushback. They don’t have a “perpetual license” as claimed on some of the developer responses in these reviews. Instead, they will only provide a 6 month or 1 year coupon for a basic subscription, and “perpetually licensed” users will have to remain vigilant to keep refreshing their subscription by pestering the support staff for new coupons before their previous coupon runs out. When I pointed this out, their “solution” was to send me several coupon codes with onerous terms stating that this was a one-time accommodation, that no additional credits will be provided, and that multiple coupons applied would run concurrently (meaning I have to bank the coupons and remember to apply them every year to avoid a paid subscription kicking in, and my “perpetual license” will no longer be honored). This is breathtakingly bad faith.
Any competent developer could enable checking for the non-consumable pro unlocks already purchased by previous buyers. All they would need to do is reenable the Restore Purchases functionality that they have hidden away and check for it just as they check for an active subscription. This is how a good faith company handles legacy license owners. And in fact, the JellyCuts app STILL (as of this writing) contains those non-consumable lifetime pro unlocks. This can be seen by checking the In-App purchases section below in the Information section. The pro unlocks offered by the previous developer are still there. But their engineers have refused to support any kind of in-app license authentication except subscription (this was confirmed to me in email exchanges with their support team), and Apple only allows max 1 year subscriptions.
There can only be one reason for this: they hope to scrape off difficult-to-refund charges from “perpetual license” users being inattentive to their coupons expiring or fed up with having to work to keep them active.
Response from developer
We hear you. Especially as an early supporter. Our goal is to respect what you already paid for while moving the product forward. We haven’t always made that clear. We’re improving how legacy access works so it’s simple and doesn’t feel like something you have to manage. Restore is back up. If you’re open to it, reach out at https://www.jellycuts.com/support we’ll take care of you directly. Thanks for taking the time to say this.
not good enough
//Unable to get shortcuts action is.workflow.actions.getcurrentapp
//Unable to get shortcuts action com.apple.ShortcutsActions.GetMultitaskingModeAction
if(Multitasking Mode ==) {
//Unable to get shortcuts action com.apple.ShortcutsActions.SetMultitaskingModeAction
} >> IFResult1
Had been improved, but …
Response from developer
Full documentation available on https://docs.Jellycuts.com
После обновления не запускается (((
Response from developer
Sorry to hear that. Feel free to send a support request to https://jellycuts.com/support.
A Titans Tool for the Tinkerers
Hasn’t worked for years
Response from developer
thanks for sticking with us, even after all that frustration. That’s a rough experience, and we hear you. We’ve made several improvements since then, especially around reinstall/offload issues like the one you described. Fingers crossed it’s now behaving the way it should. If it’s still giving you trouble, we’d really like to help you get it working properly. You can reach us directly at https://www.jellycuts.com/support and we’ll dig in with you. Appreciate you giving JellyCuts a shot.
I've paid for an error message...
Doesn't work
Response from developer
We spent a lot of cycles trying to detect and fix this problem. We (think) we’ve squashed it with this latest version.
Masterclass in how to tank a good product
Response from developer
You’re right. Early supporters matter, a lot. And we didn’t get everything right. We hear you on the subscription and the frustration around feeling like you’d have to keep chasing coupons. That’s not the experience we want to create but it took us a while to integrate the app and coupon was the fastest fix. We’ve been working to make things simpler and more respectful for the people who backed us early. The “Restore” option is back up. Appreciate you saying this plainly.
Lost to the dark side
Disappointed
Do NOT trust the new owners
“If you are changing your existing app to a subscription-based business model, you should not take away the primary functionality existing users have already paid for. For example, let customers who have already purchased a ‘full game unlock’ continue to access the full game after you introduce a subscription model for new customers.”
The new owners intended to ignore this but grudgingly relented in the most inconvenient and annoying manner, and only after customer pushback. They don’t have a “perpetual license” as claimed on some of the developer responses in these reviews. Instead, they will only provide a 6 month or 1 year coupon for a basic subscription, and “perpetually licensed” users will have to remain vigilant to keep refreshing their subscription by pestering the support staff for new coupons before their previous coupon runs out. When I pointed this out, their “solution” was to send me several coupon codes with onerous terms stating that this was a one-time accommodation, that no additional credits will be provided, and that multiple coupons applied would run concurrently (meaning I have to bank the coupons and remember to apply them every year to avoid a paid subscription kicking in, and my “perpetual license” will no longer be honored). This is breathtakingly bad faith.
Any competent developer could enable checking for the non-consumable pro unlocks already purchased by previous buyers. All they would need to do is reenable the Restore Purchases functionality that they have hidden away and check for it just as they check for an active subscription. This is how a good faith company handles legacy license owners. And in fact, the JellyCuts app STILL (as of this writing) contains those non-consumable lifetime pro unlocks. This can be seen by checking the In-App purchases section below in the Information section. The pro unlocks offered by the previous developer are still there. But their engineers have refused to support any kind of in-app license authentication except subscription (this was confirmed to me in email exchanges with their support team), and Apple only allows max 1 year subscriptions.
There can only be one reason for this: they hope to scrape off difficult-to-refund charges from “perpetual license” users being inattentive to their coupons expiring or fed up with having to work to keep them active.
Response from developer
We hear you. Especially as an early supporter. Our goal is to respect what you already paid for while moving the product forward. We haven’t always made that clear. We’re improving how legacy access works so it’s simple and doesn’t feel like something you have to manage. Restore is back up. If you’re open to it, reach out at https://www.jellycuts.com/support we’ll take care of you directly. Thanks for taking the time to say this.
No response
I purchased the one time purchase days before it converted to subscription model. I was sent a code for 6 months free trial but the code was expired. I can’t get a response now. I thought it was supposed to be lifetime and functional. I did send request with email different than Apple ID. Could that have been the problem ?
Response from developer
Thanks for reaching out, and we’re sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve encountered. We understand how frustrating it can be when things don’t work as expected, especially after you made the one-time purchase. If the coupon did not work, it was likely a mistake. We'll DM you directly to fix that.
It’s just not good
Response from developer
We appreciate your honesty and feedback—it’s clear you've put a lot of thought into this. We totally understand your confusion about the direction JellyCuts has taken, and we hear your concerns. JellyCuts is not an open source app. Maybe you're thinking about OpenJelly. Jellycuts is a tool that we believe can help people streamline their iOS shortcut development, but we also understand it’s still evolving. As for the subscription model and content, we hear you. Our goal is to build something that feels valuable and sustainable, but we’re committed to making sure it doesn’t overshadow the core functionality of the app. We also love that you mentioned Cherri—competition helps push all of us to improve, and we’re definitely taking notes. We are big fans of Cherri and appreciate everything they're doing for the community. Thanks again for the thoughtful feedback.
So much for that “Immortal” Jellyfish Pro purchase
There’s a recent review by Mr. T Wrecks that perfectly sums up all the current problems with this app & why its future is bleak—definitely worth reading. The tl;dr of it all is this: this app simply isn’t worth bothering with anymore. Don’t waste your time.
Response from developer
We get it—you bought in, the app changed, and now it feels like getting a house with no roof. Totally frustrating. Apologies for the silence. We’re actively working on fixing things, and we’ve already made sure you’ll get a perpetual coupon for Jellycuts Basic. The Basic Tier offers the same access you’ve always had, so you’re all set. Thanks for your patience—feel free to reach out if you need anything else!
IOS 18 ?
Response from developer
Earlier versions supported older iOS to keep things working for long-time users. We’ve since shifted to focusing on newer iOS versions so we can keep improving the app. Appreciate you flagging this.
Useful app but a few complaints
I recommend this app
Response from developer
Thanks for the great review! We’re glad to hear the app has been useful for coding iOS shortcuts and that you're making the most of the hidden actions. We understand your frustration with the limitations—customization and more advanced features are how we pay our team. While some of these options currently require a paid tier, we're always listening to feedback to find the right balance between access and value. Keep the feedback coming, and if there's anything else you'd like to see, let us know!
