Comparison

SimpleURL No Ads vs SheetBox

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant URL shortening
  • Supports Bitly, TinyURL, is.gd
  • Smart clipboard detection
  • Link history management
  • Easy sharing
  • Clean interface
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SimpleURL No Ads3 screens
SheetBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimpleURL No Ads versus SheetBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleURL No AdsSheetBox
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeungHoon KamIBRAHIM-ALEXANDRU ABDO

Customer experience

SimpleURL No Ads

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SheetBox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimpleURL No Ads

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SheetBox

One-time1
  • SheetBox License$3.99

Questions

Is SimpleURL No Ads free?
SimpleURL No Ads costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SheetBox free?
SheetBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleURL No Ads or SheetBox?
SimpleURL No Ads and SheetBox are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do SimpleURL No Ads or SheetBox have ads?
Neither SimpleURL No Ads nor SheetBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleURL No Ads or SheetBox?
SimpleURL No Ads ships an update every 2 months, and SheetBox every 9 days. Most recently, SimpleURL No Ads was updated on November 1, 2026 and SheetBox on October 30, 2026.

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