Comparison

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs M4Bindr

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

M4Bindr

Easily convert, merge, and organize audio files into the M4B format. Create a private audiobook library compatible with Apple Books and other players. Supports batch import, chapter management, and metadata editing.

Highlights
  • Convert MP3 to M4B
  • Merge audio files
  • Batch import audio
  • Manage chapters
  • Edit metadata
  • Export for Apple Books
Features
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M4Bindr: The Ultimate Audiobook Builder Your MP3 files, turned into professional audiobooks. M4Bindr is a powerful audiobook creator that lets you convert, merge, and organize audio files into the M4B format. Create a private library fully compatible with Apple Books and premium audiobook players. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. IMPORT: Bring Your Audio Together Universal Import: Add files from the Files app, AirDrop, iCloud, or any iOS app. Batch Import: Quickly import multiple MP3, M4A (AAC), and M4B files at once. Smart Organization: Your raw files are ready to be stitched into a single, cohesive book. BUILD: Advanced M4B Converter & Editor Fast Conversion: High-speed MP3 to M4B conversion with efficient encoding. Audio Joiner: Merge multiple MP3 and M4B files into a single, seamless audiobook. Chapter Management: * Automatically turn each MP3 into a chapter. Preserve chapters from imported M4B files. Create, edit, or reorder chapters freely for a custom listening experience. Metadata Editor: Add high-quality cover artwork and edit full metadata including Title, Author, Narrator, and Description. EXPORT: Share & Listen Anywhere Apple Books Ready: Exported files are optimized for Apple Books and all major audiobook players. Efficient Files: Get smaller file sizes without sacrificing audio quality. Easy Sharing: Save to your device or share directly via the iOS Share Sheet. Why M4Bindr? Perfect for combining lecture recordings, podcast episodes, or DRM-free downloaded audiobooks into one organized experience. Whether you are a student, a power listener, or a creator, M4Bindr gives you total control over your audio library. Love M4Bindr? Leaving a review helps me keep the app independent and subscription-free!

Screenshots

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens
M4Bindr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: M4Bindr at 100% against Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's 66%. M4Bindr also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and M4Bindr sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M4Bindr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 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 M4Bindr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, M4Bindr every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts versus M4Bindr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox Pro for ShortcutsM4Bindr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (435 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings435 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnailed It Development LtdSAMUEL NNAEMEKA ON YE JI

Customer experience

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

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

M4Bindr

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

M4Bindr

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
5 purchases

M4Bindr

One-time5
  • Paper Back$2.99
  • Standard Plan$5.99
  • Full access$5.99
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  • Hard Cover$6.99
  • First Edition$14.99

Questions

Is Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts free?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M4Bindr free?
M4Bindr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or M4Bindr?
M4Bindr is rated higher. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while M4Bindr averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or M4Bindr have ads?
Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor M4Bindr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or M4Bindr?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and M4Bindr every 5 days. Most recently, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts was updated on October 20, 2026 and M4Bindr on October 20, 2026.

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