Comparison

Shortcut vs Octovigintuple Calc

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

Head to head
About

Shortcut

Features
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Message any phone number without saving it to your contacts. Shortcut lets you start a chat on WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS in one tap. No more cluttering your address book with delivery drivers, sellers, plumbers or one-time contacts. Just enter the number and chat. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the country code • Type or paste the number • Add a message if you like • Tap WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS – your chat opens instantly KEY FEATURES Chat without saving Open a conversation with any number on WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS without adding it to your contacts. Paste in one tap Copied a number from a website, email or message? Tap the paste icon to fill it in. Message templates Save messages you send often and add them to a chat with one tap. Recent numbers Numbers you message appear in your recent list. Tap one to chat again, give it a nickname so you remember who it is, or pin the ones you use most. Open a profile Jump straight to an Instagram, Snapchat, X or YouTube profile by entering the username. My Chat Link and QR code Create your own chat link and QR code to share, so people can message you without saving your number. Add an optional message they'll send you. QR scanner Scan a QR code with your camera, or pick an image from your gallery, to open links and chats instantly. PERFECT FOR • Contacting sellers and buyers on marketplaces • Messaging delivery drivers, couriers and service providers • Small businesses replying to customer enquiries • Anyone who wants a clean, clutter-free contact list Simple, fast and easy to use. Download Shortcut and start chatting without saving numbers.

About

Octovigintuple Calc

Features
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Display 28 calculators and perform calculations with each one.

Screenshots

Shortcut4 screens
Octovigintuple Calc1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shortcut at none against Octovigintuple Calc's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcut ships an update every 9 days, Octovigintuple Calc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Shortcut versus Octovigintuple Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutOctovigintuple Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.8.3
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUday PatelHideaki Uchikoshi

In-app purchases

None

Shortcut

No in-app purchases

None

Octovigintuple Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortcut free?
Shortcut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octovigintuple Calc free?
Octovigintuple Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortcut or Octovigintuple Calc have ads?
Octovigintuple Calc shows ads; Shortcut does not.
Which is updated more often, Shortcut or Octovigintuple Calc?
Shortcut ships an update every 9 days, and Octovigintuple Calc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shortcut was updated on October 27, 2026 and Octovigintuple Calc on October 6, 2026.

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