Comparison

JS.Notebook vs Shortcut Archive

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

Head to head
About

JS.Notebook

Build, test, and run your JavaScript code directly on your iOS device. This utility allows you to execute scripts in widgets and even use your device as a host for computer browser code execution.

Highlights
  • Build JavaScript code
  • Test code at runtime
  • Run code in widgets
  • Use device as code host
  • Code execution in computer browser
Features
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JS Notebook provides a creative way for you to build and try out your Javascript. - Build, test, and check your code at runtime. - Easily run your code in Widgets - Read code in computer browse, make the iOS device to be a host.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Vast library of curated shortcuts
  • Organize and integrate shortcuts
  • Community sharing and collaboration
  • One-tap shortcut activation
  • Seamless cross-device syncing
Features
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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

JS.Notebook4 screens
Shortcut Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JS.Notebook at 5.0 against Shortcut Archive's 3.7. JS.Notebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Shortcut Archive's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 50 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Shortcut Archive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. JS.Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JS.Notebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcut Archive has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JS.Notebook ships an update every 50 months, Shortcut Archive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JS.Notebook versus Shortcut Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJS.NotebookShortcut Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews—36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings133 — better
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperZijie DengMarco Tammaro

Customer experience

JS.Notebook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shortcut Archive

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

None

JS.Notebook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shortcut Archive

One-time3
  • Pro Bronze$0.99
  • Pro Silver$2.99
  • Pro Gold$3.49

Questions

Is JS.Notebook free?
JS.Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shortcut Archive free?
Shortcut Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JS.Notebook or Shortcut Archive?
JS.Notebook is rated higher. JS.Notebook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shortcut Archive averages 3.7 from 33 ratings.
Do JS.Notebook or Shortcut Archive have ads?
Neither JS.Notebook nor Shortcut Archive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JS.Notebook or Shortcut Archive?
JS.Notebook ships an update every 50 months, and Shortcut Archive monthly. Most recently, JS.Notebook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shortcut Archive on November 4, 2026.

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