Comparison

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs Barcodes Matter

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

Barcodes Matter

Organize and manage all your smart home device barcodes, including Matter and HomeKit. Scan, add, categorize, and search devices effortlessly. Syncs across devices and supports printing QR codes for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Add devices via image, scan, or NFC
  • Categorize devices by type and location
  • Search and filter devices instantly
  • Recognize Matter barcodes for onboarding
  • Sync across devices with iCloud
  • Print QR codes via AirPrint
Features
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Barcodes Matter is an app for storing your smart home device pairing barcodes, because we think barcodes matter! Effortlessly organise, scan, and manage all your Matter and HomeKit smart home device barcodes in one beautifully simple app. Includes a watch companion app to assist with scanning barcodes that cannot be paired from within the main app, display the barcode on your watch, then scan with the phone. Barcodes Matter makes it easy to: * Scan barcodes and QR codes quickly using your device’s camera * Add Devices by an image, manual code or by scanning an NFC Device * Categorise devices by type, location, and more * Search and filter through your devices instantly * Recognise Matter barcodes and help start device onboarding * Sync across all your devices securely with iCloud * Print QR codes directly from the app using AirPrint * Edit device details anytime to keep your inventory up to date Whether you’re setting up a smart home, keeping track of gadgets, or managing a large inventory — Barcodes Matter gives you the power to stay organized and connected. Features: * Tint-able Interface Colour * Multi-Home support if you manage devices across multi location like Home / Work / Cabin / Holiday Home etc * Lightning-fast scanning with VisionKit * Manual Device Add for devices without a barcode * Full iCloud sync with automatic updates * Clean, simple interface designed for iPhone and iPad * Powerful search and type filtering * Print or Save device QR Codes * Print ALL Device QR codes 16 per page with names and manual paring codes, ready for labelling or pairing * Export ALL Device QR codes 16 per page to a PDF * Native support for Matter and HomeKit devices * Privacy-first: your data stays with you If you have any problems, please contact us via one of the in app options, you can be assure of a timely and personal response.

Screenshots

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens
Barcodes Matter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts at Free against Barcodes Matter's $1.99. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts also leads on ratings volume (432 vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.6). Barcodes Matter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (91% vs 66%). On update cadence, 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

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is free to download; Barcodes Matter costs $1.99 up front. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Barcodes Matter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcodes Matter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts has 432 ratings behind it against 6, 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 91% of Barcodes Matter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcodes Matter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts versus Barcodes Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox Pro for ShortcutsBarcodes Matter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (432 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings432 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnailed It Development LtdKevin Marshall

Customer experience

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

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

Barcodes Matter

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

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

Barcodes Matter

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

Barcodes Matter

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 Barcodes Matter free?
Barcodes Matter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Barcodes Matter?
Barcodes Matter is rated higher. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Barcodes Matter averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Barcodes Matter have ads?
Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor Barcodes Matter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Barcodes Matter?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcodes Matter monthly. Most recently, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts was updated on October 18, 2026 and Barcodes Matter on October 9, 2026.

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