# Widget Shortcuts vs Shortcuts Library

The clearest difference is rating: Shortcuts Library at 3.3 against Widget Shortcuts's 1.0. Widget Shortcuts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Shortcuts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Shortcuts Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortcuts Library holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Widget Shortcuts ships an update daily, Shortcuts Library every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Shortcuts | Shortcuts Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-shortcuts/id1534736058/reviews) | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-library/id6759494377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitfield AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/285553452) | [GREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869966167) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-shortcuts/id1534736058)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Widget Shortcuts Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Full Widget Shortcuts Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Shortcuts Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-library/id6759494377)

Discover and install over 1,000 ready-made automations for your Apple devices. Streamline tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a vast, searchable library organized into numerous categories. Automate routines, manage apps, and enhance productivity with one-tap installation.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ ready-made shortcuts, Organized and searchable library, One-tap installation, Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Categorized by use case and app, Curated collections, iOS 26 and Action Button support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Shortcuts free?

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

### Is Shortcuts Library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Shortcuts or Shortcuts Library?

Shortcuts Library is rated higher. Widget Shortcuts averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shortcuts Library averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Widget Shortcuts or Shortcuts Library have ads?

Shortcuts Library shows ads; Widget Shortcuts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Shortcuts or Shortcuts Library?

Widget Shortcuts ships an update daily, and Shortcuts Library every 5 days. Most recently, Widget Shortcuts was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shortcuts Library on October 31, 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.*