# Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs IARVEL

The clearest difference is rating: IARVEL at 5.0 against Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's 4.4. IARVEL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. IARVEL asks for nothing beyond the download.

IARVEL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts has 435 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's written reviews are positive against 100% of IARVEL's.

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, IARVEL weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts | IARVEL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarvel/id6476379053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Snailed It Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493284299) | [Guangzhou Hongxuan Technology Development Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712795494) |

## What reviewers say

### Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toolbox Pro Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful shortcuts extensions
- 👍 Useful free tools
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Variety of actions
- 👍 Premium worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable actions
- 🔒 Premium features required for core functionality
- 🐛 Buggy notifications
- 🐛 Shortcuts not working as expected
- 🐛 Broken music actions

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### IARVEL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarvel/id6476379053)

This app enhances magic performances by connecting with specialized magic props. It offers various control methods, customization options, and a community forum for users to share and learn.

**Highlights:** Connects with Iarvel magic props, Multiple input methods (buttons, gestures, voice), Customizable interface, Multilingual support, Magic community access, Continuous updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts free?

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IARVEL free?

IARVEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or IARVEL?

IARVEL is rated higher. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while IARVEL averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or IARVEL have ads?

Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor IARVEL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or IARVEL?

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and IARVEL weekly. Most recently, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts was updated on October 25, 2026 and IARVEL on October 24, 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.*