# Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts vs M4Bindr

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts | M4Bindr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m4bindr-audiobook-maker/id6758958005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snailed It Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493284299) | [SAMUEL NNAEMEKA ON YE JI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875980282) |

## 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


### M4Bindr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m4bindr-audiobook-maker/id6758958005)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Back | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hard Cover | $6.99 | one-time |
| First Edition | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*