# Logger for Shortcuts vs Scripting

The clearest difference is price: Scripting at Free against Logger for Shortcuts's $4.99. Scripting also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 79%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Logger for Shortcuts's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scripting is free to download; Logger for Shortcuts costs $4.99 up front. Logger for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripting holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripting has 141 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Logger for Shortcuts's written reviews are positive against 98% of Scripting's.

Logger for Shortcuts ships an update monthly, Scripting fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logger for Shortcuts | Scripting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-for-shortcuts/id1611554653/reviews) | **[4.9 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #29 |
| Size | 12 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snailed It Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493284299) | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) |

## What reviewers say

### Logger for Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-for-shortcuts/id1611554653)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #129 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a developer console specifically for building complex shortcuts. It allows users to write messages to the console in real-time as shortcuts run, eliminating the need for Quick Look actions. Powerful filtering tools help users drill down into output by various criteria, and logs can be synced across devices via iCloud and exported.

**Highlights:** Developer console for Shortcuts, Real-time message logging, Powerful filtering tools, Filter by category, device, date, contents, search, tags, iCloud sync across devices, Export logs to plain text or markdown

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #124 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logger for Shortcuts free?

Logger for Shortcuts costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Scripting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Logger for Shortcuts or Scripting?

Scripting is rated higher. Logger for Shortcuts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Scripting averages 4.9 from 141 ratings.

### Do Logger for Shortcuts or Scripting have ads?

Neither Logger for Shortcuts nor Scripting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logger for Shortcuts or Scripting?

Logger for Shortcuts ships an update monthly, and Scripting fortnightly. Most recently, Logger for Shortcuts was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scripting on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Logger for Shortcuts or Scripting?

Logger for Shortcuts currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Scripting at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*