Data Jar vs Shortcut Archive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Jar
This app acts as a persistent data store for your automation workflows. It allows you to save and retrieve various data types, including text, numbers, lists, dictionaries, and files, directly from your automation tools. Data is synced across devices via iCloud and can be accessed from the Files app.
- Persist key-value pairs
- Supports text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries, and files
- Direct integration with automation tools
- iCloud Drive storage and sync
- Multi-window and drag-and-drop support on iPad
- Access via Files app
Read full descriptionHide full description
Data Jar is a data store designed to be used with Shortcuts. The data store lets you persist key-value pairs. If you have used dictionaries and lists in Shortcuts, then you’ll find that the data format used by Data Jar is very similar. - Extensive support for Shortcuts, enabling you to read and update data directly from Shortcuts. - Store text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries and even files. - Files are stored in iCloud Drive and can be accessed from the Files app. - Support for multiple windows and drag and drop on the iPad. - Synchronisation between devices using iCloud. Data Jar is free to use but contains a tip jar where users can pay a few bucks to support the developer.
Shortcut Archive
Discover, organize, and integrate powerful shortcuts for your Apple devices. This platform offers a vast library of curated shortcuts to boost productivity and streamline tasks, with seamless syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Join a community of enthusiasts to share and refine workflows.
- Vast library of curated shortcuts
- Organize and integrate shortcuts
- Community sharing and collaboration
- One-tap shortcut activation
- Seamless cross-device syncing
Read full descriptionHide full description
Shortcut Archive - Your Ultimate Shortcut Hub Unlock the full potential of your iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch with Shortcut Archive, the go-to platform for discovering, organising, and integrating powerful shortcuts into your daily life. Discover & Explore Access a vast library of carefully curated shortcuts designed to boost productivity, enhance entertainment, and streamline everyday tasks. Join the Community Become part of a thriving community of shortcut enthusiasts. Share your favourite shortcuts, exchange insights, and collaborate to create and refine the most powerful workflows. One-Tap Integration No more hassle, easily add and activate shortcuts with just a tap, transforming your workflows effortlessly. Seamless Across Devices Your shortcuts, your way, sync effortlessly across all your devices for a consistent and smooth experience. Disclaimer: Shortcut Archive is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Data Jar at 89% against Shortcut Archive's 36%. Data Jar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (857 vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Data Jar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shortcut Archive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Data Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Jar has 857 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Data Jar's written reviews are positive against 36% of Shortcut Archive's.
Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, Shortcut Archive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Jar | Shortcut Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (857 ratings) — better | 3.6 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 857 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Simon B. Støvring | Marco Tammaro |
Customer experience
Data Jar
Shortcut Archive
Bugs and requests
Data Jar
Reported bugs
2 issues- Files getting automatically deleted with large numbers
- Issues with saving base64 encoded images
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add individual values to existing dictionaries
- Device-specific variables
- Folder organization for values
- Boolean action to set values
- Widget support
Shortcut Archive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Data Jar
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Shortcut Archive
- Pro Bronze$0.99
- Pro Silver$2.99
- Pro Gold$3.49
Questions
Is Data Jar free?
Is Shortcut Archive free?
Which has better reviews, Data Jar or Shortcut Archive?
Do Data Jar or Shortcut Archive have ads?
Which is updated more often, Data Jar or Shortcut Archive?
Other comparisons
