Shortcut Manager vs SmartNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SmartNotes
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SmartNotes is a beautifully designed note-taking app that helps you organize your thoughts with simplicity and elegance. KEY FEATURES: • Create and organize notes with custom categories • Choose from beautiful color themes for each note • Pin important notes to keep them at the top • Search through all your notes instantly • View detailed statistics about your notes • Dark and light mode support • Complete privacy - no internet required DESIGNED FOR iOS: SmartNotes features a clean, minimal interface that feels native to iOS. Every interaction is smooth and intuitive, making note-taking a pleasure rather than a chore. PRIVACY FOCUSED: Your notes stay completely private on your device. No account required, no data collection, no internet connection needed. Just pure, simple note-taking. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY: Create custom categories with personalized colors to organize notes exactly how you want. Pin your most important notes and use powerful search to find anything instantly. Perfect for students, professionals, writers, and anyone who values clean, distraction-free note-taking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartNotes at none against Shortcut Manager's 1. SmartNotes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shortcut Manager's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and 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
Both are free to download. Shortcut Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Shortcut Manager | SmartNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杨军 朱 | HUGHES BRIAN |
In-app purchases
Shortcut Manager
- Remove Advertising$0.99
SmartNotes
No in-app purchases
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