Comparison

Shortcut Manager vs Widget Shortcuts

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

Head to head
About

Shortcut Manager

Organize and launch your apps with custom shortcuts. This tool acts as an app box, allowing one-tap access to frequently used applications without needing to navigate through folders. It offers smart storage, efficient management, and data synchronization options.

Highlights
  • One-tap app launch via shortcuts
  • Smart storage sorted by usage
  • Efficient shortcut management
  • Data export for backup
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS)
  • Calendar with holiday previews
Features
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Practical App Shortcut Tool — Your Exclusive App Box (Paid Professional Version: Pro) Cross-platform universal version. Purchase once and sync data via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro for unified shortcut management and one-tap launch. Note: For the more powerful native macOS version, search for rIghtcLickhUb on the App Store. No need to switch windows or desktops. It lets you quickly open auto-scanned local apps as well as custom-configured files and folders from within the app, right‑click menu, system menu bar, keyboard shortcuts and Dock. This native version does not yet support cross-device iCloud sync. ● One-tap app launch: Save shortcuts to instantly open target programs ● Smart sorting: Automatically sorted by usage duration and frequency for fast access ● Efficient management: Search, edit, add and delete shortcuts with simple operations ● Data backup: Export shortcuts for backup (Pro additionally supports import and cross-device sharing) ● Full-platform compatibility: Works with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro. Supports native system Shortcuts and Mac auto-launch on startup ● Built-in calendar: View holidays, lunar calendar and 24 Solar Terms, quickly check calendar and weather Pro Exclusive Features ‑ 100+ functions in Mac right-click menu: Launch apps, add launch apps, directories and files, screenshot, system junk cleanup (including Xcode cache, logs, temporary files and DS_Store cleanup), mouse tracking speed adjustment, scheduled shutdown/restart/screen lock/logout, one-tap toggle for auto-hide of Dock and menu bar, create new files, permanently delete files (skip Trash), create hidden directories, show/hide hidden directories, copy and cut, calculate file size, clipboard word count, color picker, launch Activity Monitor, copy file name/full path, copy file hash, jump to clipboard path, Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion, case switching, JSON formatting and compression, URL/Base64/HTML/numeric base encoding and decoding, encryption/decryption tools, encrypted ZIP compression, remove com.apple.quarantine quarantine attribute, batch image/audio/video conversion and other handy utilities. Note: The native RightClickHub supports keyboard shortcuts, menu bar, and file & app center to open files, folders, apps and built-in tools ‑ Custom desktop wallpapers, massive icon assets available for free selection ‑ Ad-free, iCloud sync, one-tap call / send SMS / send email User Reviews - bda*: Open multiple frequently used apps in one click - Ari*: Managing all apps in one place is really convenient - ネムネ*: Simple and easy to use

About

Widget Shortcuts

Create custom widgets to quickly launch apps, make calls, send messages, or open websites. Personalize your widgets with app icons or your own images. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Launch any app via widget
  • Create custom shortcuts
  • Use app icons or custom images
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Built-in templates
  • Launch URL schemes
Features
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Launch any app, call mom, send a mail to Bob, FaceTime Laura in a snap, open your favorite web site... and much, much more. The possibilities are endless. Your imagination is the limit. Enjoy! Features: - Launch and run any Shortcut made in the Shortcuts app through a Widget. - Launch links from popular URL-schemes like placing a calls, sending messages/mail and much more. - Run any link or URL-scheme. There are literay thousands for many popular apps. - Find icon artwork for any app in the App Store. - Pick images from your Photos to decorate your Widget. - Pick images from Files. - Completely integrated with iCloud so your Widget Shortcuts will always be update and in sync on all your devices. - Built-in templates for Phonecalls, Mail, Messages, FaceTime and Web. - The free version allows you to create 3 custom widgets. - The full version lets you create as many widgets as you like. - Everything written in SwiftUI for that fresh new feeling. If you found any bugs or have suggestions feel free to contact me at jogga@bitfield.se. Thx in advance for supporting independent developers like myself. PS! The free version let's you create 3 custom Widget Shortcuts. Subscribe to create as many as you like. Thx in advance. Read the Terms of service at https://www.bitfield.se/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Shortcut Manager4 screens
Widget Shortcuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shortcut Manager at 63% against Widget Shortcuts's 0%. Shortcut Manager also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0). Widget Shortcuts's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Shortcut Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widget Shortcuts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shortcut Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Shortcut Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Widget Shortcuts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcut Manager ships an update every 9 days, Widget Shortcuts daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shortcut Manager versus Widget Shortcuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcut ManagerWidget Shortcuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杨军 朱Bitfield AB

Customer experience

Shortcut Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Widget Shortcuts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shortcut Manager

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$0.99
2 purchases

Widget Shortcuts

Subscriptions2
  • Full Widget Shortcuts Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Full Widget Shortcuts Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Shortcut Manager free?
Shortcut Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widget Shortcuts free?
Widget Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shortcut Manager or Widget Shortcuts?
Shortcut Manager is rated higher. Shortcut Manager averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Widget Shortcuts averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shortcut Manager or Widget Shortcuts have ads?
Neither Shortcut Manager nor Widget Shortcuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortcut Manager or Widget Shortcuts?
Shortcut Manager ships an update every 9 days, and Widget Shortcuts daily. Most recently, Shortcut Manager was updated on October 28, 2026 and Widget Shortcuts on October 24, 2026.

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