# Yapp Random Reminders vs Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

The clearest difference is rating: Yapp Random Reminders at 4.8 against Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's 4.4. Yapp Random Reminders also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 434). Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yapp Random Reminders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yapp Random Reminders holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yapp Random Reminders has 2.3K ratings behind it against 434, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Yapp Random Reminders's written reviews are positive against 66% of Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yapp Random Reminders | Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapp-random-reminders/id1437096658/reviews)** | [4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 434 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raul Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437096657) | [Snailed It Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493284299) |

## What reviewers say

### Yapp Random Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapp-random-reminders/id1437096658)

This app helps you stay motivated and organized by delivering custom messages and inspirational quotes randomly throughout your day. Manage your to-do items, view reminders on your home screen, and customize delivery times and sounds. Store and organize your reminders with iCloud integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen reminders, Inspirational quote integration, Unlimited reminder creation, Home screen widgets, Customizable delivery and sounds, iCloud storage and organization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Gentle, random reminders
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Customizable affirmations/quotes
- 👍 Breathing/relaxation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen/crashes after updates
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Reminders not randomized properly
- 🐛 Reminders/data lost after updates
- 🔍 Limited number of reminders per day

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen on opening the app
- Reminders not working after iOS updates
- Widget not functioning properly
- Keyboard covers reminder text
- Reminders disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to set different reminder frequencies
- Sync reminders across devices
- More customization options (colors, fonts, etc.)
- Ability to export/backup reminders
- Increase maximum number of reminders per day


### Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977)

Enhance Apple's Shortcuts app with over 130 powerful new actions. Utilize advanced tools like OCR, document scanning, music integration, and NFC for deeper automation. Create custom app-like experiences and manage data across devices.

**Highlights:** 130+ powerful new actions for Shortcuts, On-device text recognition (OCR), NFC Read + Write, Style and render text to images, Global variables for data storage, Create custom app-like experiences with Preview Tool, Apple Music integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toolbox Pro Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful shortcuts extensions
- 👍 Useful free tools
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Variety of actions
- 👍 Premium worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable actions
- 🔒 Premium features required for core functionality
- 🐛 Buggy notifications
- 🐛 Shortcuts not working as expected
- 🐛 Broken music actions

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase not working
- Clipboard issues
- List manipulation bugs
- Haptic feedback not working
- Example shortcuts not working

**Requested features**

- Sort numbers action
- Custom repeat action
- Detect if other apps are open
- Share multiple shortcuts at once
- Ability to read AAE files and photo edits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yapp Random Reminders free?

Yapp Random Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts free?

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yapp Random Reminders or Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts?

Yapp Random Reminders is rated higher. Yapp Random Reminders averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.

### Do Yapp Random Reminders or Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts have ads?

Neither Yapp Random Reminders nor Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yapp Random Reminders or Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts?

Yapp Random Reminders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yapp Random Reminders was updated on November 2, 2026 and Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts on November 3, 2026.

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