# Shortcuts - For your Notification Center

> Notification center widget for quick app and action launching. (iPhone/iPad app by Tobias Berg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-for-your-notification-center/id980579876 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tobias Berg](https://appshunter.io/developer/877606067)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2015-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-for-your-notification-center/id980579876/reviews.md

## What is Shortcuts?

Shortcuts is the fastest way to launch your favourite Apps or actions. Because its a Widget placed in your Notification center. Even on the Lock Screen your just one swipe away from your Shortcuts!

** Pro Version 50% off! **

What you can do with just one swipe:

- Send messages, compose emails and call people.
- Get directions home or to your favorite places.
- Search google for your copied text.
- Open up your favorite web sites.
- Launch most system Apps.

** If you only need Shortcuts to you Contacts, check out my App "Contact Shortcuts" **

It's an easy interface so you can set up your shortcuts in no time. And if you are missing an App, you can type in custom URLs for your shortcut.

You can become a Pro User to change the icon sizes, hide labels and add even more shortcuts! And you also support the development of this App.

But the App itself is free, so give it a try ;)
Thank you for downloading!!

## Key features

- Launch apps and actions from Notification Center
- Access on Lock Screen
- Send messages, emails, and call contacts
- Get directions and search Google
- Open favorite websites
- Custom URL support
- Pro version for icon size and label customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-for-your-notification-center/id980579876/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works for what it's for

*2020-09-28*

I'd give it 4/5 stars but it needs 5 to balance out all the bad reviews.

### 3/5 — Kinda bad

*2020-03-28*

It does not pop in notification center but it does do a widget.

### 4/5 — Great app not fully optimised for iPad though

*2015-04-21*

App is great, works on iPad too, though not fully optimised.

## Frequently asked questions about Shortcuts

### How do I add Shortcuts to my Notification Center?

You can add Shortcuts to your Notification Center by editing your widgets. Once added, you can configure your desired shortcuts within the app itself.

### Can I use Shortcuts on my Lock Screen?

Yes, Shortcuts can be accessed from your Lock Screen with a single swipe, allowing for even faster access to your most used actions.

### What kind of actions can I create shortcuts for?

You can create shortcuts for sending messages, composing emails, calling contacts, getting directions, searching Google, and opening websites, among others.

### Does Shortcuts have ads?

No, Shortcuts does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

### What are the benefits of the Pro version of Shortcuts?

The Pro version allows you to change icon sizes, hide labels, and add more shortcuts, providing greater customization and supporting app development.

### Is Shortcuts available for Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Shortcuts is supported on iPhone and iPod, indicating it is an iOS-exclusive application.

### How often is Shortcuts updated?

The latest version of Shortcuts was released on April 16, 2015, and the last update was also on April 16, 2015. This suggests infrequent updates.

### What is the user sentiment for Shortcuts?

Shortcuts has a rating of 4.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting generally positive but limited user feedback.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-04-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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All apps by Tobias Berg: https://appshunter.io/developer/877606067

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