# Shortcut Manager vs ActionMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shortcut Manager at 63% against ActionMate's 13%. Shortcut Manager also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). ActionMate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcut Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ActionMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ActionMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Shortcut Manager's written reviews are positive against 13% of ActionMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shortcut Manager ships an update every 9 days, ActionMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcut Manager | ActionMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-manager-app-hub/id595156397/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionmate/id6467690300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杨军 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/564474259) | [Potatso Lab LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267906737) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcut Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-manager-app-hub/id595156397)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### ActionMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionmate/id6467690300)

This app enhances the functionality of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button by integrating with the Shortcuts app. It allows users to trigger a variety of custom actions based on device orientation, screen status, and gestures, offering expanded use cases beyond default options.

**Highlights:** Action Button customization, Integrates with iOS Shortcuts, Context-aware actions (orientation, screen status), Gesture-based triggers, Sample shortcuts included, Usage tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActionMate Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcut Manager free?

Shortcut Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ActionMate free?

ActionMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shortcut Manager or ActionMate?

ActionMate is rated higher. Shortcut Manager averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ActionMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shortcut Manager or ActionMate have ads?

Neither Shortcut Manager nor ActionMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcut Manager or ActionMate?

Shortcut Manager ships an update every 9 days, and ActionMate every 2 days. Most recently, Shortcut Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and ActionMate on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*