Shortcut Remote Control vs Shortcut Archive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Shortcut Archive
Discover, organize, and integrate powerful shortcuts for your Apple devices. This platform offers a vast library of curated shortcuts to boost productivity and streamline tasks, with seamless syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Join a community of enthusiasts to share and refine workflows.
- Vast library of curated shortcuts
- Organize and integrate shortcuts
- Community sharing and collaboration
- One-tap shortcut activation
- Seamless cross-device syncing
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Shortcut Archive - Your Ultimate Shortcut Hub Unlock the full potential of your iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch with Shortcut Archive, the go-to platform for discovering, organising, and integrating powerful shortcuts into your daily life. Discover & Explore Access a vast library of carefully curated shortcuts designed to boost productivity, enhance entertainment, and streamline everyday tasks. Join the Community Become part of a thriving community of shortcut enthusiasts. Share your favourite shortcuts, exchange insights, and collaborate to create and refine the most powerful workflows. One-Tap Integration No more hassle, easily add and activate shortcuts with just a tap, transforming your workflows effortlessly. Seamless Across Devices Your shortcuts, your way, sync effortlessly across all your devices for a consistent and smooth experience. Disclaimer: Shortcut Archive is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shortcut Archive at Free against Shortcut Remote Control's $0.99. Shortcut Archive also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Shortcut Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment and 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
Shortcut Archive is free to download; Shortcut Remote Control costs $0.99 up front. Shortcut Archive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shortcut Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shortcut Archive holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Shortcut Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 36% of Shortcut Archive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Shortcut Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, Shortcut Archive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortcut Remote Control | Shortcut Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (7 ratings) | 3.7 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | riedel.wtf apps S.L. | Marco Tammaro |
Customer experience
Shortcut Remote Control
Shortcut Archive
In-app purchases
Shortcut Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Shortcut Archive
- Pro Bronze$0.99
- Pro Silver$2.99
- Pro Gold$3.49
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