# Shortcutify vs Empty Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Empty Widget at 4.2 against Shortcutify's 3.7. Empty Widget also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). Shortcutify's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcutify sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Empty Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Empty Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shortcutify's written reviews are positive against 67% of Empty Widget's.

Shortcutify ships an update every 9 days, Empty Widget every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcutify | Empty Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcutify/id1477222244/reviews) | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-widget/id6443517514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guram Kajaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/904072300) | [Dogancan Mavideniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645910174) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcutify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcutify/id1477222244)

Connect third-party services to your device's automation app. Easily integrate popular platforms like Spotify, LIFX, and Google Drive to create custom workflows and manage multiple services from one place. Your API keys are securely stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Third-party API integration, Customizable workflows, Spotify integration, LIFX light management, Google Maps and Drive access, Secure local API key storage

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Empty Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-widget/id6443517514)

Personalize your home and lock screens with customizable widgets. Create invisible spacing, add transparent elements, or use text, emoji, and countdowns to express yourself. Supports multiple sizes and seamlessly blends with your wallpaper.

**Highlights:** Transparent and invisible widgets, Custom colors and gradients, Text, emoji, and symbol widgets, Countdown and clock widgets, Home and lock screen support, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcutify free?

Shortcutify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Empty Widget free?

Empty Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shortcutify or Empty Widget?

Empty Widget is rated higher. Shortcutify averages 3.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Empty Widget averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Shortcutify or Empty Widget have ads?

Neither Shortcutify nor Empty Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcutify or Empty Widget?

Shortcutify ships an update every 9 days, and Empty Widget every 3 days. Most recently, Shortcutify was updated on September 25, 2026 and Empty Widget on October 12, 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.*