# Tab Squasher vs Shortcuty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shortcuty at 91% against Tab Squasher's 0%. Shortcuty also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Tab Squasher's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tab Squasher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Shortcuty sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortcuty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuty has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tab Squasher's written reviews are positive against 91% of Shortcuty's.

Tab Squasher ships an update every 3 months, Shortcuty weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab Squasher | Shortcuty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-squasher-save-and-read-later/id6741787749/reviews) | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuty/id6751129542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shotdoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/530049796) | [Arthur Hoefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700588916) |

## What reviewers say

### Tab Squasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-squasher-save-and-read-later/id6741787749)

This Safari Extension helps you declutter your browser by saving all open tabs with a single tap and closing them. Restore your tabs later when needed, providing a clean slate for your mind and browser.

**Highlights:** Save all open tabs, Close all tabs with one click, Restore tabs later, Local tab storage, Safari Extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tab Squasher Pro - 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Tab Squasher Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Shortcuty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuty/id6751129542)

Explore and share custom automations for your iPhone. Discover trending shortcuts, build your own, and connect with a community of creators. Enhance your device's productivity with user-generated solutions.

**Highlights:** Discover user-created shortcuts, Browse trending automations, Build and share your own shortcuts, Connect with creators, Detailed shortcut information, Version tracking and updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab Squasher free?

Tab Squasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shortcuty free?

Shortcuty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tab Squasher or Shortcuty?

Shortcuty is rated higher. Tab Squasher averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shortcuty averages 5.0 from 40 ratings.

### Do Tab Squasher or Shortcuty have ads?

Neither Tab Squasher nor Shortcuty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tab Squasher or Shortcuty?

Tab Squasher ships an update every 3 months, and Shortcuty weekly. Most recently, Tab Squasher was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shortcuty on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*