# ShortFlow: Lockscreen Shortcut — Open App, URL, Shortcut Widget

> Launch apps, URLs, and shortcuts from the iPhone Lock Screen. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenneth Kao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortflow-lockscreen-shortcut/id1644057973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 196 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortflow-lockscreen-shortcut/id1644057973/reviews.md

## What is ShortFlow?

Open any apps, shortcuts, URLs from the Lock Screen.

Place custom widget buttons on your Lock Screen, with your choice of over 4,000 icons. Each can be configured to launch your favorite app, website, or any shortcut from the Shortcuts app.

Other Features:
• Display custom title on a widget
• Built-in presets for quick configuration
• Supports iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On display
• Easily change widgets through the app

Pro Features:
• Transparent widget backgrounds
• Create up to 20 different widgets
• Place an inline widget above time

## Key features

- Launch apps from Lock Screen
- Open URLs from Lock Screen
- Access Shortcuts app actions
- Customizable widget buttons
- Over 4,000 icons available
- Supports Always-On display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShortFlow Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortflow-lockscreen-shortcut/id1644057973/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 앱만 실행 되게 안되나요?

*2025-10-30*

잠금 화면에 앱 바로가기 는 좋은데 앱을 누르면 앱하고 ShirFlow 앱이 같이 실행 되는데 같이 실행 되는게 맞는지요? 불편해요

### 1/5 — Shortcuts don’t appear

*2023-10-07, version 1.7*

Shortcuts don’t appear

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work on iOS17!

*2023-09-19*

There is no this widget in the widgets list on lock screen. Please, fix ASAP.

### 3/5 — Overall Great App

*2023-07-09, version 1.6*

Excellent app, however wish that the short flow app itself wouldn’t open too when you run a shortcut, gets annoying.

### 5/5 — Simple and neat

*2023-01-25*

Super reactive developer, I need Tidal to be added as a preset, it’s been done quickly.
Unlike other app, this one is a one time payment app if you need pro features. Far better than a dumb monthly payment for custom widgets. Really changed my workflow with quick and efficient shortcuts to my most useful apps directly from my Lock Screen. Thank you 🙏🏻

### 5/5 — 너무 좋아요

*2023-01-19*

말할 필요없어요

### 4/5 — 잠금화면에서 잠금 상태에서도 바로 되는거 아닌가요??

*2023-01-18*

전 계속 face id를 하라고 하네요 ㅠㅠ

### 5/5 — 윗젯 중 최고

*2023-01-12*

정말 최고 돈 아깝지 안네요

### 3/5 — 음….

*2022-12-04*

앱이 좋은앱인데, 화면에서 제가 설정한 앱을 누르면 검은화면-단축어 앱-제가 설정한 앱 이렇게 떠요  이거 빨리 고쳐주세요

### 5/5 — 좋은어플

*2022-10-22*

좋은어플 감사합니다.

## Frequently asked questions about ShortFlow

### What does ShortFlow do?

ShortFlow allows you to create custom widget buttons that can be placed directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen. These widgets can be configured to launch your favorite apps, open specific websites via URLs, or trigger any shortcut you have set up in the Shortcuts app.

### What are the key features of ShortFlow?

Key features include the ability to launch apps, URLs, and shortcuts from the Lock Screen, a choice of over 4,000 icons for customization, and support for iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On display. You can also display custom titles on widgets and easily manage them within the app.

### Is ShortFlow free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Advanced customization options, such as transparent widget backgrounds and the ability to create up to 20 different widgets, are available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is ShortFlow compatible with?

ShortFlow is designed for iPhones and specifically mentions support for iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On display. It leverages iOS Lock Screen widget functionality, implying compatibility with recent iOS versions that support this feature.

### How can I use ShortFlow for common tasks?

You can use ShortFlow to quickly launch your most-used social media apps, open your favorite news website, or trigger a specific shortcut like 'Start my commute' or 'Turn on Do Not Disturb' directly from your Lock Screen, saving you time and steps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2023-09-18

Support for iPad Lock Screen Widgets.

### 1.6 — 2022-12-12

Optimized performance.

### 1.5 — 2022-10-27

Additional widget configuration for Pro users.
Fixed an issue with WhatsApp.

### 1.4 — 2022-10-03

Optimizations and new presets.

### 1.3 — 2022-09-25

Optimizations and new presets.

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## Related topics

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