Comparison

VBOX vs Loccali

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

Head to head
About

VBOX

Manage global variables for your device's shortcuts. Set and get values, use widgets for quick access, and change variables on the fly. Useful for limiting app usage, setting reminders, and preventing careless mistakes.

Highlights
  • Get & Set global variables
  • Widget support
  • Quickly view variable values
  • Change values instantly
  • Limit app usage
  • Set daily reminders
Features
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Features : -Get & Set value as global variable -Supports widgets -Quickly check the current value of a variable at a glance -Able to change the value on the spot So what can you do? -Limit the use of an app It is possible to count the number of times an app is opened and display an alert when the count exceeds a set limit. -To prevent carelessness You can receive a notification when you open Safari for the first time during the day. This way, you will never forget to claim login bonuses for games. -Never lose to gambling again Let's put an end to the 50-50 gamble of whether or not we've turned off the lights. And so on... Terms of Use : https://vbox.jabrek.net/terms/ Privacy Policy : https://vbox.jabrek.net/privacy/

About

Loccali

This app provides persistent, global storage for Apple Shortcuts, allowing variables to survive between runs, automations, and devices. It supports various data types and offers a free tier with limitations and a Pro version with unlimited capabilities.

Highlights
  • Persistent global variable storage
  • Cross-shortcut and cross-device variable access
  • Sync variables via iCloud
  • Support for complex data types
  • Instant Shortcuts integration
  • Free tier with limited variables
  • Pro tier with unlimited variables and features
Features
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Make your local variables global — across Shortcuts, devices, and time. Loccali gives Apple Shortcuts the one thing it's missing: persistent, global storage. With Loccali, you can store data that survives between runs, across automations, and even across devices — without resorting to workarounds or iCloud Drive hacks. What It Does: - Store key-value data outside of individual shortcuts - Retrieve or update that data from any shortcut - Sync variables via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Store more complex data types (arrays, locations, dates, files) Free Version Includes: - Store up to 10 variables - Supports Text (up to 256 characters), Booleans, and Positive Integers - Instant Shortcuts integration via native actions - Clean, simple UI for direct variable management Pro Unlocks: - Unlimited variables - Full support for: - Text (no limit) - Integers & Decimals (positive and negative) - Arrays (e.g., JSON-style lists) - Dates and Locations - Files (store and retrieve files via Shortcuts) - More flexibility for serious automation workflows Available as: - Monthly auto-renewable subscription - Yearly auto-renewable subscription (best value per month) - One-time lifetime unlock Already bought Pro? You're set — your original purchase keeps unlocking the full Pro feature set you paid for, forever, no subscription required. Privacy: - Your variables stay on your device and in your private iCloud — never uploaded to our servers - Anonymous usage analytics and crash diagnostics via Firebase to help us fix bugs - Free tier shows a rewarded ad when you reach the daily action cap (iPhone and iPad only — Mac is ad-free) - Pro removes ads entirely - Full details: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy Who This Is For: - Automation enthusiasts - Shortcuts power users - Developers who want real persistence across Shortcuts - Anyone who's hit the limits of "magic variables" or built clunky workarounds Note: "Magic variables" are Shortcuts' built-in auto-generated values — they're convenient but temporary. Loccali gives you real, persistent ones. Loccali is not for everyone — but if you know what a global variable is, this is probably for you. No noise. Just clean, script-free state management for your Shortcuts. If you use Shortcuts seriously, this belongs in your toolbox. Subscription terms: - Loccali Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price as the original subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. - Privacy policy: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy - Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VBOX4 screens
Loccali4 screens

Verdict

The call

VBOX and Loccali both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VBOX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loccali's. VBOX also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. VBOX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Loccali sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VBOX against 5.0 for Loccali. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of VBOX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loccali's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBOX ships an update every 3 days, Loccali every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VBOX versus Loccali: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBOXLoccali
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEisuke NishiokaPierre Janineh

Customer experience

VBOX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Loccali

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VBOX

Subscriptions2
  • VBOX Pro - 1 month$0.991 Month
  • VBOX Pro - 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • VBOX Pro - Lifetime$6.99
4 purchases

Loccali

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro - yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Version$3.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is VBOX free?
VBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loccali free?
Loccali is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VBOX or Loccali?
VBOX and Loccali are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do VBOX or Loccali have ads?
Both VBOX and Loccali show ads.
Which is updated more often, VBOX or Loccali?
VBOX ships an update every 3 days, and Loccali every 4 weeks. Most recently, VBOX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Loccali on October 15, 2026.

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