Comparison

Actions vs Atomic Sync

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Atomic Sync

Features
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Sync Your Radio-Controlled Watch in Minutes! Atomic Sync emulates official atomic time signals to synchronize your radio-controlled watch — no tower reception needed. Works with Casio G-Shock, Citizen, Lacrosse, Junghans, Braun and other atomic watches. SUPPORTED TIME SIGNALS: • WWVB (60 kHz) — United States • DCF77 (77.5 kHz) — Germany / Europe • JJY40 / JJY60 (40/60 kHz) — Japan • MSF (60 kHz) — United Kingdom • BPC (68.5 kHz) — China • RBU (66.66 kHz) — Russia HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select your region or time signal 2. Place your phone near your watch (see visual guide) 3. Tap Start and wait 1-10 minutes 4. Your watch syncs to atomic time — done! BEAST MODE (Premium Sync): Need faster sync? Watch a short rewarded video to activate Beast Mode — our enhanced signal algorithm for quicker, more reliable synchronization. Unlimited use, no subscriptions. SMART REMINDERS: Set local notifications to remind you to sync your watch daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or custom. Never lose atomic precision again. OFFLINE & ACCURATE: • All signals generated locally — no internet required for sync • Optional NTP time source sync for maximum accuracy when online • Last known time cached for offline use USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: • Dark/Light theme (auto-switch) • Universal positioning guide with animated signal waves • Simple 4-step flow, no brand selection needed • 16 languages supported PRIVACY FIRST: • No location access required • No personal data collected • No account registration needed COMPATIBLE WITH: Casio G-Shock, Pro Trek, Edifice • Citizen Eco-Drive • Lacrosse Technology • Junghans Mega • Braun watches • And any watch supporting WWVB/DCF77/JJY/MSF/BPC signals. TIPS FOR SUCCESS: • Use maximum phone volume during sync • Keep phone and watch still, 2-10 cm apart • Avoid metal surfaces and electronic interference DISCLAIMER: Atomic Sync is a third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Casio, Citizen, or any watch manufacturer. Time signal emulation is for personal use only. Success depends on watch model, environment, and device hardware.

Screenshots

Actions2 screens
Atomic Sync3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Actions at none against Atomic Sync's shown. Atomic Sync's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actions ships an update monthly, Atomic Sync fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Actions versus Atomic Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionsAtomic Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (469 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings469 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusSerhii Sereda

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

Atomic Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Actions

No in-app purchases

None

Atomic Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Actions free?
Actions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atomic Sync free?
Atomic Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Actions or Atomic Sync have ads?
Atomic Sync shows ads; Actions does not.
Which is updated more often, Actions or Atomic Sync?
Actions ships an update monthly, and Atomic Sync fortnightly. Most recently, Actions was updated on September 25, 2026 and Atomic Sync on September 19, 2026.

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