Shortcutify vs Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shortcutify
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.
- Third-party API integration
- Customizable workflows
- Spotify integration
- LIFX light management
- Google Maps and Drive access
- Secure local API key storage
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Add a task to Notion, update an Airtable record or create a GitHub issue from Apple Shortcuts. Build the action in Shortcutify: choose a service, fill in the details and decide what your shortcut should supply. Save it, then add Execute Action to your shortcut. Your fields, ready to fill in Choose a Notion page or an Airtable base and table. Shortcutify builds a form from the supported fields, with controls for dates, selections, ratings and more. Set a value now or let your shortcut fill it in each time. Several steps in one action Use a result from one step in the next, even when they use different services. Save the steps together and run them as a single action from Shortcuts. Text, files and results Pass in text, photos, PDFs and other files, or ask for a value when the action runs. Choose which response fields to send back to Shortcuts. If something goes wrong, open the run log to see what each step sent and what came back. Works with • Notion: pages, tables, rows and supported page content. • Airtable: find, add and update records. • GitHub: repositories, issues and pull requests. • Spotify: music search, playback information and controls. • Dropbox: files and folders. • Philips Hue: supported lights and scenes through your Hue Bridge. • YouTube: public videos, channels and playlists. • YouTube Analytics: reports for your own channel. • Jev: questions and structured answers you can use in later steps. Need a starting point? Describe It can draft an action from a written request using Apple Intelligence. You can edit the draft before running it. Requires iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence available; drafting uses Apple's Private Cloud Compute. Getting connected Each service needs its own setup, which may require an API key, access token or your own developer app credentials. The service's permissions, quotas and account requirements apply. Some actions need a paid service account or compatible hardware. Service requests need an internet connection. Credentials are stored in iOS Keychain. Requests go to the services you configure. Setup guides: https://getshortcutify.app/docs/
Shift
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Shift — the habit tracker that makes routines stick. One tap at a time. Most habit trackers add friction. Shift removes it. This is the routine tracker designed for real life — tracking your progress directly from your Home Screen with zero barriers between you and your goals. Whether you're building new habits or breaking old ones, Shift keeps you on track effortlessly. Start building lasting habits today — download now! WHY THIS HABIT TRACKER WORKS: • Widget‑First Design — Track from your Home Screen with a collection of beautiful widgets — minimalist, detailed, or motivational. No app opening required. Your routine tracker lives where you need it most. • Track with Friends — Share your habits and stay accountable together. See friends' progress in real‑time, boost each other's streaks, and celebrate wins. This habit tracker knows you don't succeed alone. • Flexible Routine Tracking — Not every habit is daily. Track your routine on the days you choose — whether it's yoga 3×/week or reading on weekends. • Smart Reminders — Alarms and notifications that adapt to your schedule, not the other way around. Never miss a check‑in again. • Build or Break — The dual‑mode habit tracker. Create "Green Path" routines (Exercise, Hydration, Reading) or conquer "Red Path" triggers (Smoking, Sugar, Doomscrolling). • Visual Progress Mapping — Watch your neural pathway glow brighter as you hit 21, 66, and 90‑day habit formation milestones. THE COMPLETE HABIT TRACKER: • Home & Lock Screen widgets — your routine tracker, always visible • Shared Habit Hub — track with friends for shared challenges • Privacy First — your data stays yours, encrypted and secure Stop wishing. Start tracking. Make it stick with Shift. Privacy Policy: http://shifthabit.app/privacy Terms of Use: http://shifthabit.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift at weekly against Shortcutify's fortnightly. Shift also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). 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
Both are free to download. Shortcutify sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shortcutify ships an update fortnightly, Shift weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortcutify | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guram Kajaia | Sharbel da Silva |
In-app purchases
Shortcutify
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$2.99
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- Extra Large Tip$9.99
Shift
- Shift Premium: Unlimited Habits$5.99









