Orion Browser by Kagi vs Shortcut Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orion Browser by Kagi
Experience a fast and private web browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad. This browser blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring your online activity remains confidential. It's designed with a strong focus on user privacy, preventing personal information from leaving the app.
- Fast web browsing
- No ads
- No telemetry
- Privacy-respecting design
- Industry-leading anti-tracking
- Built-in ad-blocker
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Orion is a fast, free, web browser for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no telemetry. Check also Orion for your Mac desktop. Orion has been engineered from ground up as a truly privacy-respecting browser. We did it by embracing a simple principle - Orion is a zero telemetry browser. Your private information will never leave Orion by default. And to protect your privacy on the web, Orion comes with industry-leading anti-tracking technology as well as a powerful built-in ad-blocker. --- Privacy Policy: https://orionbrowser.com/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shortcut Remote Control
Control your Mac remotely using voice commands with Siri or custom workflows. Manage media playback, adjust volume, take screenshots, and automate tasks from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
- Siri voice control for Mac
- Remote control via iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch
- Customizable workflows with Shortcuts app
- AppleScript integration
- iCloud data syncing
- Take screenshots remotely
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If you've already purchased the Mac companion app, the iOS app is free to download. The iOS app and Mac app are bundled together as one price. With Shortcuts Remote you can connect remote-controlling your Mac with Siri. For example, tell Siri on your HomePod to mute the volume on your Mac. Or tell Siri on Apple Watch to pause Netflix on your Mac. Or use the Shortcuts app to create more sophisticated workflows – controlling every aspect of your Mac with the power of AppleScript. And the best thing: Shortcut Remote control even works from remote: All data is securely synced via iCloud. So you can even take a screenshot on your Mac while at the gym.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Orion Browser by Kagi at Free against Shortcut Remote Control's $0.99. Orion Browser by Kagi also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). Shortcut Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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
Orion Browser by Kagi is free to download; Shortcut Remote Control costs $0.99 up front. Orion Browser by Kagi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Shortcut Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orion Browser by Kagi holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orion Browser by Kagi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Orion Browser by Kagi's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shortcut Remote Control's.
Orion Browser by Kagi ships an update every 11 days, Shortcut Remote Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orion Browser by Kagi | Shortcut Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kagi Inc. | riedel.wtf apps S.L. |
Customer experience
Orion Browser by Kagi
Shortcut Remote Control
Bugs and requests
Orion Browser by Kagi
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Extensions not working properly
- Tab management issues (tabs disappearing, not loading correctly)
- Rendering problems on certain websites
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved tab management and organization
- Better extension compatibility and customization
- Seamless cross-device sync
- Ability to disable specific features (e.g., ad-blocker)
Shortcut Remote Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orion Browser by Kagi
- Orion+ Monthly$5.001 Month
- Orion+ Yearly$50.001 Year
- Small Tip$5.00
- Medium Tip$10.00
- Large Tip$20.00
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- Generous Tip$30.00
- Super Tip$50.00
- Amazing Tip$100.00
- Orion+ Lifetime$150.00
Shortcut Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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