# Flext vs ShortFlow

The clearest difference is price: ShortFlow at Free against Flext's $19.99. ShortFlow also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 1). Flext's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ShortFlow is free to download; Flext costs $19.99 up front. ShortFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flext asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flext holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShortFlow has 196 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flext | ShortFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flext/id1529049214/reviews)** | [4.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortflow-lockscreen-shortcut/id1644057973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Camilleri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529049456) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### Flext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flext/id1529049214)

This app allows users to apply custom JavaScript functions to their text input. You can write your own processors or import existing ones to manipulate text in unique ways.

**Highlights:** Apply JavaScript functions to text, Write custom JavaScript processors, Import user-created processors, Flexible text manipulation, Text processing utility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShortFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortflow-lockscreen-shortcut/id1644057973)

Access your favorite apps, websites, and custom shortcuts directly from your iPhone's Lock Screen. Create personalized widget buttons with a vast icon library for quick launching. Supports Always-On display and offers advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Launch apps from Lock Screen, Open URLs from Lock Screen, Access Shortcuts app actions, Customizable widget buttons, Over 4,000 icons available, Supports Always-On display

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShortFlow Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and neat app
- 🚀 Quick and efficient shortcuts
- 💰 One-time payment for pro features
- ✨ Great for lock screen access
- 💯 Best widget application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App and ShirFlow both launch
- 🐛 Shortcuts don't appear
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS17
- 🐛 Face ID required
- 🐛 Black screen then shortcuts app

**Reported bugs**

- App and ShirFlow both launch when shortcut is pressed
- Shortcuts do not appear in widget list
- App does not work on iOS17
- Face ID required even for lock screen shortcuts
- Black screen followed by shortcuts app and then target app

**Requested features**

- Add Tidal as a preset
- More than 8 shortcut slots
- Add Spotify support
- Add Naverpay support
- Remove icon background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flext free?

Flext costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShortFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flext or ShortFlow?

Flext is rated higher. Flext averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ShortFlow averages 4.7 from 196 ratings.

### Do Flext or ShortFlow have ads?

Neither Flext nor ShortFlow shows ads.

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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.*