Comparison

PixelCalc vs ShortcutStudio

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

Head to head
About

PixelCalc

This tool helps graphic designers and others convert image dimensions between pixels and inches at various resolutions. It also features a proportional calculator for accurate resizing and reference charts for print sizes and camera settings.

Highlights
  • Pixel to Inch conversion
  • Inch to Pixel conversion
  • Resolution adjustment
  • Proportional calculator for resizing
  • Print size reference charts
  • Camera shutter speed chart
Features
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PixelCalc is a very convenient tool for anyone working with digital images, whether from a Camera, scanner or other input device. It is especially useful for graphic designers who work with both Web and Print media. Either of these two areas of media frequently require conversions from Pixels to Inches and Inches to Pixels along with a desired Resolution (i.e. hi-res, medium-res or low-res). Now includes a Proportional Calculator and useful Reference Charts. Proportional Calculator The Proportional Calculator will instantly calculate enlargements or reductions of images, photos, artwork, layouts, or any kind of design. Basically, anything that needs to be resized accurately while maintaining perfect proportions, the Proportional Calculator will do it. Contains the following handy reference charts: -Maximum Print Size per Megapixels (different resolutions) -Maximum Print Sizes (in inches) by Megapixels @ 300ppi -Shutter Speed Chart (Useful camera tool for perfect shots!) -See the charts in the app for detailed reference information

About

ShortcutStudio

Easily build and refine Apple Shortcuts using AI. Describe your automation needs in plain English, and the app generates working shortcuts. Explore community creations and export directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Create shortcuts from AI prompts
  • Refine shortcut logic with AI
  • Browse community shortcuts
  • Export to Apple Shortcuts app
  • Manage shortcut drafts
  • Discover new automations
Features
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ShortcutStudio is the fastest way to create, refine, and install Apple Shortcuts and Automations on iPhone, iPad, and macOS. Describe what you want to automate in plain English, and ShortcutStudio helps turn your idea into a working shortcut. You can keep refining the result with AI, or explore community-made shortcuts in the marketplace, and export directly into the Apple Shortcuts app when you're ready to run it. Features: • Create shortcuts from a simple prompt • Refine shortcut logic with AI • Browse featured and community shortcuts • Search, sort, and discover new automations • Export and open shortcuts in the Apple Shortcuts app • Save, duplicate, reorder, and manage drafts Whether you are building personal automations, productivity tools, or reusable workflows, ShortcutStudio makes shortcut creation more approachable and much faster. Some features may require an internet connection. Optional paid subscriptions may be offered for expanded usage and premium capabilities: Free: • 15 messages/day • 10 downloads/day • 5 marketplace downloads/day • 350 character input limit • Auto thinking mode Plus ($4.99/mo, $49.99/year, or $99.99 lifetime) • Force Actions • Private downloads • 50 messages/day • 50 downloads/day • 5 web searches/day • Unlimited marketplace downloads • Choose thinking mode • 1,000 character input Pro ($9.99/mo, $99.99/year, or $199.99 lifetime) • Force Actions • Private downloads • 200 messages/day • 150 downloads/day • 15 web searches/day • Unlimited marketplace downloads • Import shortcuts • Choose thinking mode • 2,500 character input Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ShortcutStudio is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc.

Screenshots

PixelCalc4 screens
ShortcutStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShortcutStudio at Free against PixelCalc's $2.99. ShortcutStudio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 42%). PixelCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

ShortcutStudio is free to download; PixelCalc costs $2.99 up front. ShortcutStudio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PixelCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelCalc ships an update every 3 months, ShortcutStudio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PixelCalc versus ShortcutStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelCalcShortcutStudio
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.1 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn LullieSEAN JASON SAULSBURY

Customer experience

PixelCalc

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

ShortcutStudio

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

PixelCalc

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ShortcutStudio

Subscriptions4
  • ShortcutStudio Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • ShortcutStudio Pro (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • ShortcutStudio Plus (yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • ShortcutStudio Pro (yearly)$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • ShortcutStudio BYOK Free$4.99
  • ShortcutStudio BYOK (Plus)$9.99
  • ShortcutStudio BYOK (Pro)$19.99
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  • ShortcutStudio Plus (Lifetime)$99.99
  • ShortcutStudio Plus -> Pro Upgrade$99.99
  • ShortcutStudio Pro (Lifetime)$199.99

Questions

Is PixelCalc free?
PixelCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShortcutStudio free?
ShortcutStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelCalc or ShortcutStudio have ads?
Neither PixelCalc nor ShortcutStudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelCalc or ShortcutStudio?
PixelCalc ships an update every 3 months, and ShortcutStudio every 4 days. Most recently, PixelCalc was updated on November 7, 2026 and ShortcutStudio on November 5, 2026.

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