Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) vs MobilityControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shortcuts+ (Quick Open)
Access your favorite applications instantly with this tool. Utilize widgets on your lock screen or Haptic Touch on app icons to launch frequently used apps directly. It supports a wide range of system and third-party applications for quick access.
- Launch apps from lock screen widget
- Haptic Touch app icon shortcuts
- Supports numerous system apps
- Extensive third-party app integration
- Direct contact calling shortcut
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Quickly open your favorite apps using Shortcuts+! Open up apps directly from the lock screen using the Shortcuts+ widget, or Haptic touch on the app icon to jump into your favorite apps. Currently featuring shortcuts to: (System) -App Store -Calendar -Health -iBooks -Mail -Maps -Music -Notes -Phone (choose a contact to quick call) -Photos -Podcasts -Safari (3rd Party) -1Password -AirMail -Alipay -Amazon -Amazon Music -Amazon Video -Audible -Box -BuzzFeed -Capital One -CityMapper -Clear -Cloud Magic -DayOne -Deezer -Dolphin -Dr. Wallet -Dropbox -Facebook -Facebook Messenger -Facebook Paper -Fantastical -Feedly -Firefox -Fitbit -Flipboard -Goodreads -Google -Google Calendar -Google Chrome -Google Drive -Google Gmail -Google Hangouts -Google Inbox -Google Maps -Google Maps Navigate home -Google Voice -Google Voice Search -HBO GO -Hearthstone -Hound -iHeart Radio -IMDb -Instagram -iTranslate -KakaoTalk -Kindle -Line -LinkedIn -LinkedIn Sales Navigator -Lyft -Marvin3 -Medium -Moves -Narwhal -Netflix -nPlayer -Office Lens -OneDrive -OneNote -Outlook -Overcast -Pandora -Pinterest -Pokemon Go -QQ -Reddit -Remote -Runtastic -Salesforce1 -Scanner Pro -Shazam -Simplenote -Skype -Slack -Sleipnir -Snapchat -Sonos -SoundCloud -Spark -Splitwise -Spotify -Square Cash -Telegram -TikTok -Tinder -Transit -Tumblr -Tweetbot -Twitter -Uber -Venmo -VSCO -Waze -WeChat -Weibo -WhatsApp -Yahoo Finance -Yahoo Weather -Yelp -Youtube -YouTube Music -Zoom
MobilityControl
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MobilityControl - best companion app for power users! MobilityControl turns your device into a powerful, customizable panel for your laptop. Whether you’re working, presenting, or creating content, MobilityControl gives you instant access to the things you do most on your system — no cables, no fuss. Features: • Launch apps remotely • Trigger Shortcuts with one tap • Control system settings like brightness, volume, and more • Open websites and tools instantly • Run bash scripts and automate your workflows • Fully customizable control panels The iOS and iPadOS apps are always free to download. Just pair with the MobilityControl app on your laptop, and you’re ready to go! Designed for speed. Built for control. No subscriptions, no ads – just seamless system control at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MobilityControl at Free against Shortcuts+ (Quick Open)'s $0.99. MobilityControl also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Shortcuts+ (Quick Open)'s advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
MobilityControl is free to download; Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, MobilityControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) | MobilityControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Fang | Mariusz Jakowienko |
In-app purchases
Shortcuts+ (Quick Open)
No in-app purchases
MobilityControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) free?
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Do Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) or MobilityControl have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shortcuts+ (Quick Open) or MobilityControl?
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