Comparison

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs MyLinks

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

MyLinks

Effortlessly save, categorize, and manage all your important links in one place. Access your curated collection across devices with a personalized and secure experience. Boost productivity by reducing time spent searching for saved content.

Highlights
  • Save and categorize links
  • Cross-platform syncing
  • Privacy and security focused
  • Personalizable themes and layouts
  • Boosts productivity
  • Easy link sharing
Features
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Introducing MyLinks - Your Ultimate Link Saving Companion! Unlock the power of seamless link organization with MyLinks - the must-have app for anyone who loves to save, share, and manage links effortlessly! WHY CHOOSE MYLINKS? Link Saving Made Easy: Gone are the days of cluttered bookmarks! MyLinks lets you save and categorize your favorite links in a snap, ensuring that you never lose track of important websites, articles, or videos. Cross-Platform Accessibility: Access your saved links anytime, anywhere! MyLinks syncs seamlessly across devices, allowing you to browse your curated collection on your phone, tablet, or computer. Privacy and Security: Your data is precious, and we understand that. MyLinks prioritizes your privacy and ensures that your saved links are secure, giving you peace of mind while you explore the web. Personalize Your Experience: Customize MyLinks to match your style! Choose from a variety of themes and layouts to create an app environment that feels uniquely yours. Boost Productivity: By keeping your links organized, MyLinks enhances your productivity. Spend less time searching and more time enjoying the content that matters most to you! Ready to revolutionize the way you save and share links? Download MyLinks now and experience link management like never before. Your digital bookmark paradise awaits!

Screenshots

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens
MyLinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts at 66% against MyLinks's 0%. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (434 vs 1). MyLinks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads 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. MyLinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts has 434 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of MyLinks's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts versus MyLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox Pro for ShortcutsMyLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (434 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings434 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSnailed It Development LtdSuccess Chizaram

Customer experience

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

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

MyLinks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MyLinks

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

MyLinks

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 MyLinks free?
MyLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or MyLinks?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is rated higher. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while MyLinks averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or MyLinks have ads?
Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor MyLinks shows ads.

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