# Annotate+ Markup image vs Shortcuts Library

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Annotate+ Markup image at 40% against Shortcuts Library's 0%. Annotate+ Markup image also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (116 vs 2). Shortcuts Library's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Annotate+ Markup image 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 Library holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annotate+ Markup image has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Annotate+ Markup image's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shortcuts Library's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Annotate+ Markup image ships an update every 2 weeks, Shortcuts Library every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Annotate+ Markup image | Shortcuts Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-plus-markup-image/id1227197910/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-library/id6759494377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奕才 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016315440) | [GREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869966167) |

## What reviewers say

### Annotate+ Markup image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-plus-markup-image/id1227197910)

Easily mark up images with a wide array of tools like lines, text, and effects. Create collages, combine screenshots into long images, and manage photos with widgets. Share annotated images directly.

**Highlights:** Extensive annotation tools (lines, text, effects), Fast tool switching with swipe gestures, 29 collage formats, Long screenshot combining, Widget for photo preview and deletion, Action extension for pre-share annotation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annotate+ Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Annotate+ Markup image free?

Annotate+ Markup image 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, Annotate+ Markup image or Shortcuts Library?

Shortcuts Library is rated higher. Annotate+ Markup image averages 4.0 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Shortcuts Library averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Annotate+ Markup image or Shortcuts Library have ads?

Shortcuts Library shows ads; Annotate+ Markup image does not.

### Which is updated more often, Annotate+ Markup image or Shortcuts Library?

Annotate+ Markup image ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shortcuts Library every 5 days. Most recently, Annotate+ Markup image was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shortcuts Library on October 8, 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.*