# Shortcuts (Quick Open) vs Shortcuts for Action Button 15

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shortcuts (Quick Open) at free with in-app purchases against Shortcuts for Action Button 15's subscription. Shortcuts (Quick Open) also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 136). Shortcuts for Action Button 15's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcuts (Quick Open) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shortcuts for Action Button 15 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortcuts for Action Button 15 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuts (Quick Open) has 1.9K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s written reviews are positive against 10% of Shortcuts for Action Button 15's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shortcuts (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, Shortcuts for Action Button 15 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcuts (Quick Open) | Shortcuts for Action Button 15 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-quick-open/id1071033222/reviews) | **[4.3 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-for-action-button-15/id6450391244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | **15.8% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037394382) | [Deepansh Jagga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615736983) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcuts (Quick Open)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-quick-open/id1071033222)

Access your most used applications instantly from various convenient locations. Launch apps directly from your lock screen, a dedicated widget, or through a long-press on their icons. Supports a wide range of system and third-party applications for rapid access.

**Highlights:** Launch apps from lock screen, Today View widget shortcuts, Haptic touch app icon shortcuts, System app shortcuts, Third-party app shortcuts, Quick call to contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires payment for basic features
- 👎 Confusing and not intuitive
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤔 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iOS version
- Google Maps shortcut keeps crashing
- Can't add shortcuts to home screen

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom app shortcuts
- Improve instructions and tutorials
- Integrate with more third-party apps
- Allow adding widgets to home screen


### Shortcuts for Action Button 15

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-for-action-button-15/id6450391244)

Unlock your iPhone's potential with a vast library of privacy-focused shortcuts and widgets. Automate tasks, streamline workflows, and personalize your device. Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Action Button.

**Highlights:** Curated library of thousands of shortcuts, Expert-vetted for privacy and safety, User-friendly interface for quick access, Regularly updated with new shortcuts, Tutorial guides for beginners, Home screen, lock screen, and live activity widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Monthly) | $7.79 | per month |
| Pro Version (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Version (One-Time) | $29.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcuts (Quick Open) free?

Shortcuts (Quick Open) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shortcuts for Action Button 15 free?

Shortcuts for Action Button 15 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shortcuts (Quick Open) or Shortcuts for Action Button 15?

Shortcuts for Action Button 15 is rated higher. Shortcuts (Quick Open) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Shortcuts for Action Button 15 averages 4.3 from 136 ratings.

### Do Shortcuts (Quick Open) or Shortcuts for Action Button 15 have ads?

Neither Shortcuts (Quick Open) nor Shortcuts for Action Button 15 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcuts (Quick Open) or Shortcuts for Action Button 15?

Shortcuts (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, and Shortcuts for Action Button 15 fortnightly. Most recently, Shortcuts (Quick Open) was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shortcuts for Action Button 15 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*