Comparison

Shortcut vs Skipid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€ข Pick the country code โ€ข Type or paste the number โ€ข Add a message if you like โ€ข Tap WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS โ€“ 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 โ€ข Contacting sellers and buyers on marketplaces โ€ข Messaging delivery drivers, couriers and service providers โ€ข Small businesses replying to customer enquiries โ€ข Anyone who wants a clean, clutter-free contact list Simple, fast and easy to use. Download Shortcut and start chatting without saving numbers.

About

Skipid

Features
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Tired of agendas full of contacts you'll only use once? Skipid was created for those seeking agility and organization. You know that number you need to call to get a quote, talk to a delivery person or confirm an appointment, but don't want in your contacts? Now you can resolve it in seconds. With Skipid, you type the area code + number and start a conversation on WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber, and Line without needing to save anything in your agenda. It's ideal for quick situations: orders, deliveries, quotes and one-time services. Main features: Quick conversations: Access the chat directly on WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber, and Line. No temporary contacts: Keep your agenda clean and organized. Customizable order: Drag and drop to reorder messengers in the quick-access bar. Simple interface: No complicated settings, just open and use. 5 supported messengers: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber, and Line โ€” reorder your favorites. Download Skipid and start chatting without hassle. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shortcut4 screens
Skipid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortcut at none against Skipid's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Skipid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shortcut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcut ships an update every 9 days, Skipid every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Shortcut versus Skipid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutSkipid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB69 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUday PatelMichel Kuguio

In-app purchases

None

Shortcut

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Skipid

Subscriptions2
  • Skipid PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Skipid PRO - Annual1 Month trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Skipid PRO - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Shortcut free?
Shortcut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skipid free?
Skipid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shortcut or Skipid have ads?
Neither Shortcut nor Skipid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortcut or Skipid?
Shortcut ships an update every 9 days, and Skipid every 6 days. Most recently, Shortcut was updated on November 12, 2026 and Skipid on November 9, 2026.

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