Actions vs IARVEL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Actions
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.
- 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
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Supercharge your shortcuts with lots of useful actions. It provides additional actions for the Shortcuts app. IMPORTANT: Because of an iOS bug, to make the actions show up in the Shortcuts app, you need to first launch the app and then restart your device. 重要提示:由于 iOS 错误,要使操作显示在“快捷方式”应用程序中,您需要先启动该应用程序,然后重新启动设备。 WICHTIG: Aufgrund eines iOS-Fehlers müssen Sie, damit die Aktionen in der Shortcuts-App angezeigt werden, zuerst die App starten und dann Ihr Gerät neu starten. IMPORTANT : en raison d'un bug iOS, pour que les actions s'affichent dans l'application Raccourcis, vous devez d'abord lancer l'application, puis redémarrer votre appareil. The actions are not able to run on Apple Watch or HomePod. Restart your device if the actions don't show up in the Shortcuts app. ■ Actions - Add to List - Apply Capture Date - Ask for Text with Timeout - Authenticate - Blur Images - Boolean - Calculate with Soulver - Choose from List (Extended) - Clamp Number - Color - Combine Lists - Combine Videos - Convert Coordinates to Location - Convert Date to Unix Time - Convert Location to Geo URI - Convert Unix Time to Date - Create Color Image - Create Menu Item - Create URL - Download File - Edit URL - Encrypt File - Encrypt Text - Filter List - Find Music Playlist - Format Currency - Format Date Difference - Format Duration - Format Number as Ordinal - Format Number — Compact - Format Person Name - Format Text List - Generate CSV - Generate Haptic Feedback - Generate Random Data - Generate Random Text - Generate UUID - Get All System Colors - Get Audio Playback Destination - Get Average Color - Get Average Color of Image - Get Battery State - Get Bluetooth Device - Get Bluetooth Devices - Get Boolean from Input - Get Compass Heading - Get Device Details (Extended) - Get Device Motion Activity - Get Device Motion Data - Get Device Orientation - Get Dominant Colors of Image - Get Elevation - Get Emojis - Get File Path - Get High-Resolution Timestamp - Get Image Capture Date / Set Image Capture Date - Get Image Location / Set Image Location - Get Index of List Item - Get Map Image of Location - Get Paragraphs from Text - Get Query Item Value from URL - Get Query Items from URL - Get Query Items from URL as Dictionary - Get Random Boolean - Get Random Color - Get Random Date and Time - Get Random Emoticon - Get Random Floating-Point Number - Get Random Number from Seed - Get Related Words - Get Sentences from Text - Get SF Symbol Image - Get System Color - Get Title of URL - Get Uniform Type Identifier / Set Uniform Type Identifier - Get User Details - Get Values Using JSONPath - Global Variable - Hex Encode - Hide Shortcuts App - Invert Images - Is Accessibility Feature On - Is Audio Playing - Is Bluetooth On - Is Call Active - Is Cellular Data On - Is Cellular Low Data Mode On - Is Conforming to Uniform Type Identifier - Is Connected to VPN - Is Dark Mode On - Is Day - Is Device Locked - Is Device Moving - Is Device Orientation - Is Host Reachable - Is Location Services Enabled - Is Low Power Mode On - Is Online - Is Shaking Device - Is Silent Mode On - Is Time - Is Time In Range - Is Web Server Reachable - Join Wi-Fi - Merge Dictionaries - Open URLs in Safari - Overwrite File - Parse CSV - Parse JSON5 - Pick Color - Pretty Print Dictionaries - Remove Duplicate Lines - Remove Duplicates from List - Remove Emojis - Remove Empty Lines - Remove from List - Remove Non-Printable Characters - Reverse Lines - Reverse List - Round Number to Multiple - Scan Documents - Scan QR Codes in Image - Set Creation and Modification Date of File - Show Black Screen - Show Notification - Shuffle List - Sort List - Sort Months - Spell Out Number - Toggle Boolean - Transform Lists - Transform Text - Transform Text with JavaScript - Trim Whitespace - Truncate List - Truncate Number - Truncate Text - Wait Milliseconds - Write or Edit Text
IARVEL
This app enhances magic performances by connecting with specialized magic props. It offers various control methods, customization options, and a community forum for users to share and learn.
- Connects with Iarvel magic props
- Multiple input methods (buttons, gestures, voice)
- Customizable interface
- Multilingual support
- Magic community access
- Continuous updates
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The Iarvel App by Iarvel Magic Unlock a world of wonder with The Iarvel App, your ultimate companion for Iarvel magic props like the Iarvel Watch and Iarvel Pad. Seamlessly connecting with your devices, this app transforms your magic performances with innovative controls and a user-centric design. Master Mind-Blowing Illusions Go beyond simple remote control with a variety of input methods, including buttons, gestures, voice commands, and a cleverly disguised fake picture gallery. Whether you're a budding magician or a seasoned illusionist, the app empowers you to create unforgettable performances with unmatched reliability and stability. Personalize Your Magic Customize the app’s intuitive interface and tailor how your Iarvel props function to make every trick uniquely yours. With a cohesive design and multilingual support, the app ensures a seamless experience for users worldwide. Join the Magic Community Connect with fellow magic enthusiasts through the Iarvel Magic Community on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Share secrets, learn new techniques, and engage with a vibrant network of Iarvel users even directly from the app. Built for the Future Available on iOS The Iarvel App is designed as a single, feature-packed platform for all your Iarvel devices. Our dedicated team of engineers delivers continuous updates, incorporating user feedback to enhance functionalities, fix bugs, and keep the app compatible with the latest operating systems. With a built-in feedback portal, we ensure your voice is heard, making the app better with every update. Our Promise Since its launch in January 2024, The Iarvel App has set the standard in the magic industry. We promise to never discontinue the app, ensuring it remains your trusted partner for years to come. Download The Iarvel App today and let technology meet magic in the palm of your hand. Connect With Us: Facebook: Iarvel Magic Instagram: iarvelmagic TikTok: iarvelmagic X: iarvelmagic
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IARVEL at every 4 days against Actions's monthly. IARVEL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Actions's advantage is ratings volume (469 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IARVEL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions has 469 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Actions's written reviews are positive against 100% of IARVEL's.
Actions ships an update monthly, IARVEL every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Actions | IARVEL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (469 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 469 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sindre Sorhus | Guangzhou Hongxuan Technology Development Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Actions
IARVEL
Bugs and requests
Actions
Reported bugs
3 issues- Errors when using list manipulation actions
- Incompatibility with HomePod mini
- Shortcut actions not working on iPhone 15 Pro
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for device orientation detection
- Integrate with more system-level APIs
- Provide a way to create custom actions
- Expand language support beyond English
IARVEL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Actions
No in-app purchases
IARVEL
No in-app purchases








