Comparison

Widget Shortcuts vs Shortcuts Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widget Shortcuts

Create custom widgets to quickly launch apps, make calls, send messages, or open websites. Personalize your widgets with app icons or your own images. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Launch any app via widget
  • Create custom shortcuts
  • Use app icons or custom images
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Built-in templates
  • Launch URL schemes
Features
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Launch any app, call mom, send a mail to Bob, FaceTime Laura in a snap, open your favorite web site... and much, much more. The possibilities are endless. Your imagination is the limit. Enjoy! Features: - Launch and run any Shortcut made in the Shortcuts app through a Widget. - Launch links from popular URL-schemes like placing a calls, sending messages/mail and much more. - Run any link or URL-scheme. There are literay thousands for many popular apps. - Find icon artwork for any app in the App Store. - Pick images from your Photos to decorate your Widget. - Pick images from Files. - Completely integrated with iCloud so your Widget Shortcuts will always be update and in sync on all your devices. - Built-in templates for Phonecalls, Mail, Messages, FaceTime and Web. - The free version allows you to create 3 custom widgets. - The full version lets you create as many widgets as you like. - Everything written in SwiftUI for that fresh new feeling. If you found any bugs or have suggestions feel free to contact me at jogga@bitfield.se. Thx in advance for supporting independent developers like myself. PS! The free version let's you create 3 custom Widget Shortcuts. Subscribe to create as many as you like. Thx in advance. Read the Terms of service at https://www.bitfield.se/termsofservice.html

About

Shortcuts Browser

Instantly access your favorite websites with one tap from your home screen. This app creates custom shortcuts that open any URL in full-screen Safari, streamlining your browsing and enhancing productivity. Enjoy a clean interface and local data storage for privacy.

Highlights
  • One-tap website access
  • Full-screen Safari browsing
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Smart history tracking
  • Local data storage
  • Interactive setup guide
Features
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Transform your browsing experience with lightning-fast one-tap website access! Shortcuts Browser revolutionizes how you access your favorite websites by integrating seamlessly with iOS Shortcuts. Create home screen shortcuts that instantly open any website in full-screen Safari with just one tap - no more navigating through browsers! Key Features: • Lightning Fast Access - Open websites instantly from home screen shortcuts • Full-Screen Safari - Secure browsing with Safari's full-screen presentation • Modern iOS Integration - Built with iOS 16+ App Intents framework • Smart History - Track and revisit your browsing history easily • Beautiful Interface - Polished UI with gradient backgrounds and smooth animations • Privacy Focused - All data stored locally on your device • Interactive Guide - Step-by-step tutorial for creating perfect shortcuts How It Works: 1. Open Shortcuts Browser and follow the beautiful interactive guide 2. Create shortcuts using the iOS Shortcuts app with two simple actions 3. Add your shortcut to the home screen with a custom icon 4. Tap once for instant website access in full-screen Safari! Perfect for: • Quick access to frequently used websites (news, social, work tools) • Productivity and workflow automation enthusiasts • Users who want streamlined browsing without app switching • Creating personalized web launcher experiences Privacy & Security: Your browsing history and shortcuts are stored locally on your device. We implement comprehensive privacy protection and give you full control over your data with our transparent privacy policy. Transform your iPhone into a personalized web launcher. Download Shortcuts Browser today and experience the fastest, most elegant way to access your favorite websites!

Screenshots

Widget Shortcuts4 screens
Shortcuts Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortcuts Browser at none against Widget Shortcuts's 2. Widget Shortcuts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget Shortcuts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Shortcuts Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Widget Shortcuts against 1.0 for Shortcuts Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Shortcuts ships an update daily, Shortcuts Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Widget Shortcuts versus Shortcuts Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget ShortcutsShortcuts Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBitfield ABKeisuke Karijuku

Customer experience

Widget Shortcuts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shortcuts Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Widget Shortcuts

Subscriptions2
  • Full Widget Shortcuts Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Full Widget Shortcuts Annual$9.991 Year
None

Shortcuts Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widget Shortcuts free?
Widget Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shortcuts Browser free?
Shortcuts Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widget Shortcuts or Shortcuts Browser?
Widget Shortcuts and Shortcuts Browser are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Widget Shortcuts or Shortcuts Browser have ads?
Shortcuts Browser shows ads; Widget Shortcuts does not.
Which is updated more often, Widget Shortcuts or Shortcuts Browser?
Widget Shortcuts ships an update daily, and Shortcuts Browser every 6 days. Most recently, Widget Shortcuts was updated on September 16, 2026 and Shortcuts Browser on August 16, 2026.

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