Comparison

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs KioskMode

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

Head to head
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)

About

KioskMode

Transform any web URL into a distraction-free, full-screen presentation. Ideal for business, training, or personal slideshows, this app ensures your content is the focus on various devices.

Highlights
  • Full-screen web content display
  • URL loading for presentations
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Responsive display across devices
  • Easy sharing of configurations
  • Shake gesture for reset/change
Features
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Transform your web content into a rich, full-screen experience with KioskMode. Our app gives you the opportunity to present any URL in a clear and unobtrusive way. Why KioskMode? - Full Screen: Free your presentations from distracting elements. Your content takes center stage, with no browser bars or distractions. - Simplicity: KioskMode makes creating full-screen presentations a breeze. You don't have to be an expert to make appealing renderings possible. - Versatile: Whether for business presentations, training materials or personal slide shows - KioskMode adapts to your needs. - Responsive display: Your presentations look good on different devices - be it iPhone or iPad. How it works: 1. Just add the URL you want to show in full screen. 2. Click Load and dive into your content in full screen mode. Experience a new way of presenting on screen with KioskMode - focused, clear and without distractions. Sharing made easy! You can easily share your configuration with your friends, colleagues: 1. Simply click on Share, then your iPhone will send the data via Bluetooth. 2. Scan the QR code 3. Send the configuration via email Shake your phone! If you shake your device you can change the configuration or reset the app.

Screenshots

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens
KioskMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts at 4.5 against KioskMode's 3.0. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and ratings volume (432 vs 1). KioskMode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). 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. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KioskMode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts has 432 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's written reviews are positive against 33% of KioskMode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, KioskMode every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts versus KioskMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox Pro for ShortcutsKioskMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (432 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings432 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSnailed It Development Ltdcybob communication GmbH

Customer experience

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

All ratings432 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative27.1%

KioskMode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and 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
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  • SD card management
  • Detect currently running shortcut
  • Mac version

KioskMode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

One-time4
  • Tip Jar - Small$0.99
  • Tip Jar - Medium$2.99
  • Tip Jar - Large$4.99
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  • Toolbox Pro Premium$5.99
None

KioskMode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts free?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KioskMode free?
KioskMode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or KioskMode?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is rated higher. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while KioskMode averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or KioskMode have ads?
Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor KioskMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or KioskMode?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and KioskMode every 3 months. Most recently, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts was updated on September 22, 2026 and KioskMode on August 12, 2026.

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