Comparison

Loccali vs HTML Sandbox³

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

Head to head
About

Loccali

This app provides persistent, global storage for Apple Shortcuts, allowing variables to survive between runs, automations, and devices. It supports various data types and offers a free tier with limitations and a Pro version with unlimited capabilities.

Highlights
  • Persistent global variable storage
  • Cross-shortcut and cross-device variable access
  • Sync variables via iCloud
  • Support for complex data types
  • Instant Shortcuts integration
  • Free tier with limited variables
  • Pro tier with unlimited variables and features
Features
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Make your local variables global — across Shortcuts, devices, and time. Loccali gives Apple Shortcuts the one thing it's missing: persistent, global storage. With Loccali, you can store data that survives between runs, across automations, and even across devices — without resorting to workarounds or iCloud Drive hacks. What It Does: - Store key-value data outside of individual shortcuts - Retrieve or update that data from any shortcut - Sync variables via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Store more complex data types (arrays, locations, dates, files) Free Version Includes: - Store up to 10 variables - Supports Text (up to 256 characters), Booleans, and Positive Integers - Instant Shortcuts integration via native actions - Clean, simple UI for direct variable management Pro Unlocks: - Unlimited variables - Full support for: - Text (no limit) - Integers & Decimals (positive and negative) - Arrays (e.g., JSON-style lists) - Dates and Locations - Files (store and retrieve files via Shortcuts) - More flexibility for serious automation workflows Available as: - Monthly auto-renewable subscription - Yearly auto-renewable subscription (best value per month) - One-time lifetime unlock Already bought Pro? You're set — your original purchase keeps unlocking the full Pro feature set you paid for, forever, no subscription required. Privacy: - Your variables stay on your device and in your private iCloud — never uploaded to our servers - Anonymous usage analytics and crash diagnostics via Firebase to help us fix bugs - Free tier shows a rewarded ad when you reach the daily action cap (iPhone and iPad only — Mac is ad-free) - Pro removes ads entirely - Full details: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy Who This Is For: - Automation enthusiasts - Shortcuts power users - Developers who want real persistence across Shortcuts - Anyone who's hit the limits of "magic variables" or built clunky workarounds Note: "Magic variables" are Shortcuts' built-in auto-generated values — they're convenient but temporary. Loccali gives you real, persistent ones. Loccali is not for everyone — but if you know what a global variable is, this is probably for you. No noise. Just clean, script-free state management for your Shortcuts. If you use Shortcuts seriously, this belongs in your toolbox. Subscription terms: - Loccali Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price as the original subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. - Privacy policy: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy - Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HTML Sandbox³

Design custom lock and home screens with dynamic shortcuts for weather, battery, calendar, and RSS feeds. Join a large community for themes and support.

Highlights
  • Custom lock screen design
  • Custom home screen design
  • Dynamic shortcut integration
  • Weather shortcuts
  • Battery status shortcuts
  • Calendar event shortcuts
  • RSS feed shortcuts
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The HTML Sandbox app allows you to create custom lockscreens and homescreens using shortcuts app incl. weather, battery status, calendar events, RSS feeds and more. Download of complimentary shortcut can be found in app. With over 18,000 members, join the supportive HTML Sandbox community to find new themes and get 24/7 assistance. Please note this app is designed for iPhone only.

Screenshots

Loccali4 screens
HTML Sandbox³4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loccali at 5.0 against HTML Sandbox³'s 4.0. HTML Sandbox³'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Loccali sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HTML Sandbox³ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loccali holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loccali ships an update every 4 weeks, HTML Sandbox³ daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Loccali versus HTML Sandbox³: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoccaliHTML Sandbox³
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre JaninehEric Roembach

Customer experience

Loccali

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HTML Sandbox³

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Loccali

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro - yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Version$3.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

HTML Sandbox³

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loccali free?
Loccali is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Sandbox³ free?
HTML Sandbox³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loccali or HTML Sandbox³?
Loccali is rated higher. Loccali averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HTML Sandbox³ averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Loccali or HTML Sandbox³ have ads?
Loccali shows ads; HTML Sandbox³ does not.
Which is updated more often, Loccali or HTML Sandbox³?
Loccali ships an update every 4 weeks, and HTML Sandbox³ daily. Most recently, Loccali was updated on September 21, 2026 and HTML Sandbox³ on September 11, 2026.

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