Comparison

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs Chare

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

Chare

Features
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Chare is a trusted platform that helps users book reliable home services from skilled and verified professionals. Our services include: Repairs: • Electricians for electrical repairs and installations • Plumbers for fixing leaks, pipes, and fittings • Carpenters for furniture and home woodwork • AC repair and maintenance services • Washing machine repair • Refrigerator repair • RO and water purifier repair • Microwave repair • Geyser repair • Chimney and hob repair Cleaning and Pest Control: • Home deep cleaning services • Pest control for a safe and hygienic home • Bathroom cleaning • Sofa and upholstery cleaning • Kitchen cleaning • Carpet cleaning • Car cleaning services Home Projects: • Professional home painting services • Packers and movers for smooth relocation Chare focuses on trust, quality, and convenience. All service professionals are carefully verified to ensure reliable service experiences. Users can browse services, view professional details, request bookings, and manage their service needs directly within the app. Chare is developed and maintained by Brainhunter Recruiting India Private Limited.

Screenshots

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens
Chare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chare at none against Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's 4. Chare also leads on 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. Chare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts versus Chare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox Pro for ShortcutsChare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (434 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings434 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnailed It Development LtdBrainhunter India Pvt. Ltd

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

Chare

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

Chare

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 Chare free?
Chare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Chare have ads?
Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor Chare shows ads.

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