Comparison

Melbourne Sandbox vs Shortcuts Debugger

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

Head to head
About

Melbourne Sandbox

Features
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This is a sandbox for you to discover the programming language "Melbourne". This language is rules-based engine inspired by Prolog but with a syntax very close to natural languages and with additional functions. It can solve complex problems based of hundreds of encapsulated rules such as the recognition of 4-notes chords or be an alternative to access non structured knowledge database.Β The app in divided into two text editors : the one on the top is for entering the knowledges and the rules, the one on the bottom is the console and dedicated for your queries. Three buttons at the top are for saving & loading knowledges and rules and accessing the help section. You will find a detailed introduction of the language in the "Help" section of the App or on the official site www.melbourne-language.org. The version of the language in the Sandbox is 1.0.

About

Shortcuts Debugger

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Shortcuts Debugger is a powerful debugging console for Apple Shortcuts. Track, filter, and analyze log messages from your automations in real-time. CONSOLE LOGGING Write messages directly from your Shortcuts and view them instantly as your automations run. No more Quick Look actions cluttering your workflows. LOG LEVELS Categorize your logs as Info, Success, Warning, or Error. Each level is color-coded for quick visual identification. TAGGING SYSTEM Organize log entries with custom tags. Filter by tags to focus on specific parts of your automation. CONTENT DETECTION JSON and dictionary outputs are automatically detected and formatted. Log images and file metadata with dedicated actions. ADVANCED FILTERING Filter logs by: β€’ Search text β€’ Log level (Info, Success, Warning, Error) β€’ Content type (Text, JSON, Image, File) β€’ Date range (Today, Last 7 days, Custom) β€’ Device name β€’ Custom tags SHORTCUTS ACTIONS β€’ Log Message - Basic logging with level and tag β€’ Log Conditional - Log different messages based on conditions β€’ Log Device Details - Capture device info automatically β€’ Log Files - Record file metadata β€’ Log Images - Log image thumbnails β€’ Log Internet Connection - Check and log connectivity β€’ Output Messages - Export logs as Markdown β€’ Start/Stop Logging - Toggle logging on or off β€’ Clear Messages - Delete all logs URL SCHEME Deep link into the app with filters pre-applied. Perfect for automation workflows. EXPORT Export your filtered logs as Markdown for sharing or documentation. Whether you're building complex automations or debugging a simple shortcut, ShortcutDebugger gives you the visibility you need. ALSO FROM TURNTIDE Shortcuts Editor β€” see any shortcut as a flowchart and edit it visually.

Screenshots

Melbourne Sandbox1 screens
Shortcuts Debugger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Melbourne Sandbox at Free against Shortcuts Debugger's $2.99. Melbourne Sandbox also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Melbourne Sandbox is free to download; Shortcuts Debugger costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Melbourne Sandbox versus Shortcuts Debugger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelbourne SandboxShortcuts Debugger
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranck DANSAERTChi Thang Duong

In-app purchases

None

Melbourne Sandbox

No in-app purchases

None

Shortcuts Debugger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melbourne Sandbox free?
Melbourne Sandbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shortcuts Debugger free?
Shortcuts Debugger costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melbourne Sandbox or Shortcuts Debugger have ads?
Neither Melbourne Sandbox nor Shortcuts Debugger shows ads.

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