# CalcuList vs Actions

The clearest difference is update cadence: Actions at monthly against CalcuList's every 8 months. Actions also leads on ratings volume (521 vs 12). CalcuList's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CalcuList against 4.8 for Actions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions has 521 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CalcuList's written reviews are positive against 92% of Actions's.

CalcuList ships an update every 8 months, Actions monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcuList | Actions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculist/id1498374223/reviews)** | [4.8 (521 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions/id1586435171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **521** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Double 5 Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374222) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### CalcuList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculist/id1498374223)

Easily create lists and assign numeric values to items. This app automatically calculates totals, averages, or quantities as you add or edit entries, offering a simple alternative to spreadsheets for tracking expenses, goals, and more.

**Highlights:** Create and manage numbered lists, Automatic calculation of totals and averages, Track progress with completion markers, Use negative numbers for balance tracking, Customizable number formatting, Duplicate lists and items, Sort lists and items

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions/id1586435171)

This app provides a vast collection of additional actions to enhance the functionality of the Shortcuts app on iOS. It offers a wide range of tools for manipulating data, interacting with device features, and automating complex tasks.

**Highlights:** Add to List, Apply Capture Date, Blur Images, Calculate with Soulver, Convert Date to Unix Time, Format Number as Ordinal, Get Device Details (Extended), Get SF Symbol Image

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible shortcuts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Impressive range of actions
- 🔥 Indispensable for Shortcuts users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or performance issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility concerns with newer iOS versions
- 🕰️ Slow response times in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Errors when using list manipulation actions
- Incompatibility with HomePod mini
- Shortcut actions not working on iPhone 15 Pro

**Requested features**

- Add support for device orientation detection
- Integrate with more system-level APIs
- Provide a way to create custom actions
- Expand language support beyond English


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalcuList free?

CalcuList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Actions free?

Actions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CalcuList or Actions?

CalcuList is rated higher. CalcuList averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Actions averages 4.8 from 521 ratings.

### Do CalcuList or Actions have ads?

Neither CalcuList nor Actions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalcuList or Actions?

CalcuList ships an update every 8 months, and Actions monthly. Most recently, CalcuList was updated on November 3, 2026 and Actions on November 3, 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.*