SimpleURL No Ads vs SheetBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleURL No Ads
Instantly shorten long web addresses for easier sharing. This utility app integrates with popular shortening services and offers smart clipboard detection for efficient link management. Save and reuse your shortened links with a clean, user-friendly interface.
- Instant URL shortening
- Supports Bitly, TinyURL, is.gd
- Smart clipboard detection
- Link history management
- Easy sharing
- Clean interface
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SimpleURL makes long links short, clean, and easy to share. Instantly shorten URLs using popular services including Bitly, TinyURL, is.gd, 1pt.co, ulvis.net, and cleanuri.com. Generate QR codes automatically for your shortened links and quickly copy or share them anywhere. Features - Support for multiple URL shortening services - Instant QR code generation - Smart clipboard URL detection - One-click copy and share - Link history management - Clean and lightweight interface - Fast and simple workflow - No sign-up required Perfect for: - Sharing links in chats, emails, and social media - Creating QR codes for business cards, flyers, and presentations - Managing frequently used shortened URLs SimpleURL is designed for speed, simplicity, and convenience on iOS.
SheetBox
This app connects your spreadsheet data to your automations. Easily read, append, and update information from Numbers, Excel, and Google Sheets within your workflows.
- Read Numbers spreadsheets in Shortcuts
- Read Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheets in Shortcuts
- Read Google Sheets in Shortcuts
- Append rows to Google Sheets
- Update data in Google Sheets
- Create powerful automations with spreadsheet data
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Unlock the Power of Your Spreadsheet Data with Shortcuts SheetBox is the bridge between Shortcuts and your Numbers, Googel Sheets, or Excel spreadsheets, allowing you to read data from your files. Whether you're tracking expenses, managing projects, or analyzing data, SheetBox makes it easy to access and use that information in your Shortcuts. What You Can Do with SheetBox: • Read data from Numbers spreadsheets directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx format) directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Append rows to Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Update existing data in Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Create powerful automations using your spreadsheet data • Build custom workflows that integrate with your existing spreadsheets SheetBox comes with a 14-day free trial period so you can experience the full power of the app before purchasing. Download SheetBox today and unlock the potential of your spreadsheet data with the power of Shortcuts! Note: Currently supports Numbers, Google Sheets, and Excel (.xlsx) files. Additional spreadsheet formats may come in future updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SheetBox at Free against SimpleURL No Ads's $2.99. SheetBox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). SimpleURL No Ads's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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
SheetBox is free to download; SimpleURL No Ads costs $2.99 up front. SheetBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleURL No Ads asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for SimpleURL No Ads against 4.0 for SheetBox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SimpleURL No Ads ships an update every 2 months, SheetBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleURL No Ads | SheetBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeungHoon Kam | IBRAHIM-ALEXANDRU ABDO |
Customer experience
SimpleURL No Ads
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In-app purchases
SimpleURL No Ads
No in-app purchases
SheetBox
- SheetBox License$3.99
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