# Shortcuts (Quick Open) vs Shortcuts Library

The clearest difference is rating: Shortcuts (Quick Open) at 3.9 against Shortcuts Library's 3.3. Shortcuts (Quick Open) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 3). Shortcuts Library's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcuts (Quick Open) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shortcuts Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortcuts (Quick Open) holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuts (Quick Open) has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Shortcuts Library's.

Shortcuts (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, Shortcuts Library every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcuts (Quick Open) | Shortcuts Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-quick-open/id1071033222/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-library/id6759494377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **15.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037394382) | [GREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869966167) |

## 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 Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-library/id6759494377)

Discover and install over 1,000 ready-made automations for your Apple devices. Streamline tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a vast, searchable library organized into numerous categories. Automate routines, manage apps, and enhance productivity with one-tap installation.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ ready-made shortcuts, Organized and searchable library, One-tap installation, Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Categorized by use case and app, Curated collections, iOS 26 and Action Button support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcuts (Quick Open) free?

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

### Is Shortcuts Library free?

Shortcuts Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shortcuts (Quick Open) or Shortcuts Library?

Shortcuts (Quick Open) is rated higher. Shortcuts (Quick Open) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Shortcuts Library averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shortcuts (Quick Open) or Shortcuts Library have ads?

Shortcuts Library shows ads; Shortcuts (Quick Open) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcuts (Quick Open) or Shortcuts Library?

Shortcuts (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, and Shortcuts Library every 5 days. Most recently, Shortcuts (Quick Open) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shortcuts Library on October 24, 2026.

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