KeyLink vs Shortcuts Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeyLink
This custom keyboard allows you to store and quickly access frequently used links and text snippets. Save time by replying and applying to content within any app with a single click, eliminating the need for constant copy-pasting.
- Custom keyboard for quick access
- Store and share common links
- Store and share common text snippets
- One-click sharing
- Share extension for saving links
- Folders and analytics (Pro feature)
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KeyLink is a custom keyboard that enables you to easily store, access, and share common links and text, such as your website, product and affiliate links, social media accounts, common responses to FAQs, taglines, and more. Download today and reply and apply within any app 23 times faster all with just 1 click of your custom keyboard! No more endless copy and paste! Responding to clients, prospects, investors, etc. is time consuming, but delaying a response is costly. With KeyLink you can quickly and easily add taglines, marketing messages, product or job descriptions, and other commonly shared information! Share sentences and paragraphs with just 1 click, no more copying and pasting dozens of messages from notes or docs! Efficiently reply to emails, texts, social media posts, direct messages, with your custom KeyLink keyboard! Get an edge on the competition by completing job applications, school applications, grant applications, investment applications, and more an average of over 70% faster! Great time saver for: - Startup founders - Business owners - Affiliate marketers - Freelancers - Influencers - Job applicants - School applicants - Grant applicants - And more Now with KeyLink’s share extension, allowing you to instantly save a link to KeyLink with any app’s share function and also allowing you to highlight text to directly save it as a Key within KeyLink. You can then share stored links & text with just 1 click of your keyboard directly within any app. KeyLink: Unlock efficiency. KeyLink Pro: unlock additional features including folders and analytics. The app is compatible with any app including all popular messaging apps, social media, email apps, browsers, office apps and more, including WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, gmail, Chrome, Google Workspace, etc. Store and share any link. Some examples include: - Personal social media accounts - Business social media accounts - Blogs - Promo links - Affiliate links - Product pages - Personal website - Business website - Shared documents Tems of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shortcuts Library
Discover and install over 1,000 ready-made automations for your Apple devices. Streamline tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a vast, searchable library organized into numerous categories. Automate routines, manage apps, and enhance productivity with one-tap installation.
- 1,000+ ready-made shortcuts
- Organized and searchable library
- One-tap installation
- Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
- Categorized by use case and app
- Curated collections
- iOS 26 and Action Button support
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Shortcuts Library makes Apple Shortcuts easier to discover, install, and use. Explore 2,500+ ready-made shortcut templates, find shortcuts with private on-device AI, use 100+ focused tools, and organize favorites and workflows in one place. SHORTCUTS FOR EVERYONE Whether you're new to Apple Shortcuts or an experienced builder, find automations for productivity, photos, health, smart home, travel, communication, music, documents, social media, AI, and everyday tasks. FIND A SHORTCUT WITH AI Describe what you want to accomplish. Shortcut Finder uses private, on-device AI to rank the three closest matches from the Shortcuts Library. Refine or retry your search for different results. Your request stays on your device. iOS 26 & ACTION BUTTON Shortcuts for Apple Intelligence, Control Center, Action Button, Journal, and Freeform. BROWSE 2,500+ SHORTCUT TEMPLATES Search by shortcut name, description, or tags. Browse categories, collections, and supported apps without empty or duplicate entries. 30+ CATEGORIES & 190+ SUBCATEGORIES • Productivity — Tasks, focus, routines, document automation • Health & Fitness — Workouts, water, sleep, health workflows • Photos & Camera — Compression, conversion, batch processing • Smart Home — HomeKit scenes, devices, lighting, climate • Social Media — Sharing, content workflows, cross-posting • Music & Audio — Playlists, Shazam, playback controls • Communication — Messages, email, replies, text tools • Calendar & Reminders — Events, meetings, scheduling • Travel — Maps, directions, trip planning • Files & Documents — Files, PDFs, document workflows • Web & Internet — Links, URLs, web tools • AI — AI-powered workflows • Plus Weather, Notes, Apple TV, Podcasts, Freeform, Journal, and more 250+ SUPPORTED APPS Find shortcuts for Safari, Messages, Mail, Notion, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Reminders, Calendar, Notes, Health, Home, Podcasts, Freeform, Journal, and 200+ more. Tap an app to explore its shortcuts. ONE-TAP INSTALL THROUGH APPLE SHORTCUTS Review a shortcut's purpose, requirements, and device compatibility, then open it in Apple's Shortcuts app through its direct iCloud link. No copying or rebuilding required. iPHONE, iPAD, MAC & APPLE WATCH See device compatibility before installing and find shortcuts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. 100+ FOCUSED TOOLS Handle common tasks without rebuilding the same steps: • Clean, compare, sort, split, and transform lists • Format, inspect, compare, and convert JSON and CSV • Calculate discounts, margins, loans, dates, durations, and work hours • Extract links, emails, hashtags, phone numbers, and PDF text • Compress photos for easier sharing • Validate structured text and prepare results to copy or share Tools explain inputs, outputs, and limits. Processing stays on-device unless stated otherwise. FAVORITES, WORKFLOWS & WIDGETS Save shortcuts, tool inputs, and setups for quick access. Organize saved items and sync supported workflow data with iCloud when enabled. Use Home Screen widgets and App Shortcuts to start Shortcut Finder, open tools, compress photos, or return to useful content. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE & iPAD Improved layouts, keyboard controls, navigation, accessibility, and stability. Supports VoiceOver, Voice Control, Larger Text, increased contrast, reduced motion, and light/dark mode. LANGUAGES Use the full interface in English, German, French, or Spanish. PRIVACY FIRST Shortcut Finder uses on-device AI. Tool processing stays on-device unless stated otherwise. iCloud sync is used only when enabled. Shortcuts Library is independent and not affiliated with Apple Inc. Apple, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Shortcuts are trademarks of Apple Inc. Privacy Policy: https://shortcutlibrary.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://shortcutlibrary.app/terms Support: https://shortcutlibrary.app/support Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KeyLink at 100% against Shortcuts Library's 0%. KeyLink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Shortcuts Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KeyLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeyLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeyLink has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KeyLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shortcuts Library's.
KeyLink ships an update weekly, Shortcuts Library every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeyLink | Shortcuts Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MotivateU, INC | GREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTD |
Customer experience
KeyLink
Shortcuts Library
In-app purchases
KeyLink
No in-app purchases
Shortcuts Library
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99









