Comparison

AnyShortcut vs LifeWidgets

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

Head to head
About

AnyShortcut

Features
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AnyShortcut puts your most-used apps one tap away — right on your lock screen or home screen. Pick any app, choose what it does, and launch it instantly from a widget. Call someone directly. Get directions. Open a chat. Search YouTube. No unlocking required. WHAT IT DOES • Tap your lock screen → the app opens and does exactly what you set • Call a contact, start a FaceTime, send a WhatsApp message, get directions — all from a single tap • Works on your lock screen, home screen, and inline above the clock SUPPORTED APPS Apple: Safari, Phone, FaceTime, Messages, Mail, Maps, Podcasts, Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Settings Google: Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Google Translate Social: WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, LinkedIn, Spotify, Outlook WIDGET TYPES • Lock Screen Circular — compact icon + label • Lock Screen Rectangular — icon, name, and detail line • Lock Screen Inline — slot 1 above the clock face • Home Screen Medium — all 4 shortcuts side by side • Text Widget — show any custom text on your lock or home screen PREMIUM Free: 1 shortcut slot Premium: All 4 shortcut slots + Text Widget Available as Monthly, Yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Restore anytime across your devices. PRIVACY No account required. No data collected. Everything stays on your device.

About

LifeWidgets

Features
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LifeWidgets is a modern widget builder for iPhone that helps you create clean, focused Home Screen widgets for tasks, habits, and countdowns. If you want a smarter, more organized Home Screen without clutter, LifeWidgets gives you powerful widgets that stay up to date, look beautiful, and show only what matters. With LifeWidgets, you can build multiple widget configurations for different areas of your life — Work, Personal, and more — and switch automatically using Focus mode. Each widget shows real data from your device, synced instantly from the app, so you can trust what you see. Why LifeWidgets stands out • Focus‑aware widgets: auto‑switch between Work and Personal • Task widgets that sync instantly • Habit progress widgets for daily consistency • Countdown widgets for important deadlines • Custom themes, colors, and fonts • Multiple widget configurations (Premium) • On‑device data storage: privacy first • Fast refresh and reliable sync Perfect for • Task tracking • Daily habits • Countdown goals • Focused productivity Home Screens • Minimalist widget layouts Widgets included • Tasks: show your top tasks for today • Habit: track progress and build consistency • Countdown: see how close your goal is LifeWidgets is lightweight, fast, and built for iOS and iPad. Everything is stored locally so your tasks never leave your device. The app is designed to keep you focused, not overwhelmed — with widgets that feel intentional and clean. Premium Lifetime Unlock unlimited widgets, full customization, and priority refresh with a one‑time lifetime purchase. Start building your Home Screen the right way with LifeWidgets. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AnyShortcut2 screens
LifeWidgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

AnyShortcut and LifeWidgets are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. AnyShortcut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LifeWidgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AnyShortcut versus LifeWidgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyShortcutLifeWidgets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim Malik KhasbullohLy Hong Phat

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AnyShortcut

Subscriptions2
  • Anyshortcut Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Anyshortcut Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • AnyShortcut Premium$4.99
1 purchases

LifeWidgets

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is AnyShortcut free?
AnyShortcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LifeWidgets free?
LifeWidgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnyShortcut or LifeWidgets have ads?
Neither AnyShortcut nor LifeWidgets shows ads.

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