Comparison

Murmur vs Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Murmur

This app enables group voice calls and messages for up to 16 participants using Bluetooth LE devices. It creates a mesh network, extending communication range beyond single connections, and supports hands-free kits for outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Group voice calls
  • Mesh networking
  • Message support
  • Extended range
  • Hands-free kit compatibility
  • Up to 16 participants
Features
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Murmur allows voice calls between groups of Bluetooth LE capable devices. Multiple connections between devices create a mesh network, allowing group voice calling and messages for up to 16 participants. The network allows signals to be relayed between devices, allowing the range to far exceed that of a single Bluetooth connection when used in a group. Murmur supports Bluetooth hands-free kits, making it ideal for cyclists, skiers, climbers, hikers or any group activity taking place without reliable cell-tower reception.

About

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

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
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Toolbox Pro gives you 130+ powerful new actions to use within Apple’s Shortcuts app. Tools include the latest iOS technologies: • iOS document scanner • Lightning-fast, on-device text recognition (OCR) • Tag files • Manipulate reminders and calendar events with more options than Shortcuts • Apple Music tools give you access to the whole catalogue of 60 million songs (Apple Music subscription required) • Transcribe speech from audio files • Add contacts and contact groups • Get workouts and activity summaries from Health • TouchID/FaceID authentication • Style and render text to images • NFC Read + Write • Image filters • Create photo albums • The Preview Tool lets you present text, images, rich URLs & interactive maps with flexible layouts. Add your own buttons to create your own app-like experience • Global variables let you store data between shortcuts and devices • Menu creator • Icon generator • Recognise objects in images using machine learning • Get current motion of device (driving, walking etc) • Full-screen text input box • Remove duplicates from list • Quick-match text before, after or between words • Device details like orientation/is dark mode on/is audio playing/is silent mode on And many, many more. Get nearly 40 tools for *FREE*, unlock everything with a single in-app purchase. You can find detailed descriptions of what each tool does in the app along with *lots* of example shortcuts to get you started. This app supports dark mode, voice control and dynamic type. Privacy policy spoilers: I don’t store any of your data or track you. (Read more: www.toolboxpro.app/privacy-policy)

Screenshots

Murmur2 screens
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts at 4.4 against Murmur's 3.8. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts also leads on ratings volume (434 vs 17) and review sentiment (66% vs 55%). Murmur's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Murmur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts has 434 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Murmur's written reviews are positive against 66% of Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Murmur ships an update weekly, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Murmur versus Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMurmurToolbox Pro for Shortcuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)4.4 (434 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews66.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17434 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHippo Camp Software Ltd.Snailed It Development Ltd

Customer experience

Murmur

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral24.2%
Negative21.2%

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

All ratings432 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.3%

Bugs and requests

Murmur

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • SD card management
  • Detect currently running shortcut
  • Mac version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Murmur

One-time1
  • Disable Bad Jokes$2.99
4 purchases

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

One-time4
  • Tip Jar - Small$0.99
  • Tip Jar - Medium$2.99
  • Tip Jar - Large$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Toolbox Pro Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Murmur free?
Murmur 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, Murmur or Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is rated higher. Murmur averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.
Do Murmur or Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts have ads?
Neither Murmur nor Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Murmur or Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts?
Murmur ships an update weekly, and Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Murmur was updated on October 22, 2026 and Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts on October 29, 2026.

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