# Shortcuts (Quick Open) vs Lachlan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lachlan at 100% against Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s 16%. Lachlan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcuts (Quick Open) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lachlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lachlan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuts (Quick Open) has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Lachlan's.

Shortcuts (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, Lachlan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcuts (Quick Open) | Lachlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-quick-open/id1071033222/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lachlan-screen-time-control/id6792966928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037394382) | [ND Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792966930) |

## 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

**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


### Lachlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lachlan-screen-time-control/id6792966928)

This app acts as a digital padlock that blocks distracting applications on a set schedule. It requires users to explain their reasons for wanting to access blocked apps, making the decision to bypass the block a conscious one rather than a reflex. It aims to create friction and awkwardness to prevent accidental usage.

**Highlights:** Scheduled app blocking, Justification required for bypass, Personalized reminders, Instant lockdown mode, Offline functionality, Home screen widget

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lachlan Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Lachlan Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcuts (Quick Open) free?

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

### Is Lachlan free?

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

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

Lachlan is rated higher. Shortcuts (Quick Open) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Lachlan averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Shortcuts (Quick Open) nor Lachlan shows ads.

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

Shortcuts (Quick Open) ships an update every 4 months, and Lachlan every 11 days. Most recently, Shortcuts (Quick Open) was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lachlan on September 30, 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.*