# Pushcut vs Shortcut Remote Control

The clearest difference is price: Pushcut at Free against Shortcut Remote Control's $0.99. Pushcut also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (544 vs 7). Shortcut Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pushcut is free to download; Shortcut Remote Control costs $0.99 up front. Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shortcut Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushcut holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 544 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Pushcut's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shortcut Remote Control's.

Pushcut ships an update monthly, Shortcut Remote Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushcut | Shortcut Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-remote-control/id1511009307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 176 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) | [riedel.wtf apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517545753) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447)

Automate tasks and trigger actions with smart notifications and custom widgets. Integrate with HomeKit, Shortcuts, and online services for powerful, personalized workflows.

**Highlights:** Smart notifications, Custom widgets, HomeKit integration, Shortcut scheduling, Location-based triggers, Webhooks and API support, Interactive Apple Watch notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Server Extended (Month) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Server Extended (Year) | $22.49 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Powerful automation
- 🚀 Excellent for HomeKit
- 🚀 Gives full control over notifications
- 🚀 Reliable for background actions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, often needs to be restarted
- 🔑 Paywall for essential features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 Confusing setup and documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Shortcuts not running properly on remote server
- Widgets not updating in a timely manner
- Notification delivery issues, especially with location-based triggers
- Server setup process often fails

**Requested features**

- Add live activities support
- Allow launching apps directly from notifications
- Improve widget performance and reliability
- Provide more notification sound options
- Make server setup easier and more flexible


### Shortcut Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-remote-control/id1511009307)

Control your Mac remotely using voice commands with Siri or custom workflows. Manage media playback, adjust volume, take screenshots, and automate tasks from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Siri voice control for Mac, Remote control via iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch, Customizable workflows with Shortcuts app, AppleScript integration, iCloud data syncing, Take screenshots remotely

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushcut free?

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

### Is Shortcut Remote Control free?

Shortcut Remote Control costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pushcut or Shortcut Remote Control?

Pushcut is rated higher. Pushcut averages 4.4 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Shortcut Remote Control averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pushcut or Shortcut Remote Control have ads?

Neither Pushcut nor Shortcut Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushcut or Shortcut Remote Control?

Pushcut ships an update monthly, and Shortcut Remote Control every 2 months. Most recently, Pushcut was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shortcut Remote Control 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.*