Comparison

Shortcut App vs deviceCheck Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Shortcut App

Streamline your device usage with a collection of privacy-focused tools and automation templates. Quickly access private browsing, watermark photos, and manage multiple app versions for enhanced productivity and security.

Highlights
  • One-tap privacy tools
  • Customizable photo watermarking
  • Quick automation templates
  • Secure private browsing
  • Multi-app version management
Features
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Shortcut App – Smart Shortcuts for Privacy, Speed & Control Tired of digging through menus or juggling different apps to get things done? Shortcut App brings together powerful tools, privacy-focused features, and ready-to-use automation — all in one lightweight app. Key Features: Shortcuts: Access pre-built, one-tap privacy tools — from launching a private browser to locking sensitive content with ease. Watermark Tool: Quickly add a custom watermark to your photos before sharing — ideal for creators, freelancers, and business users. Quick Automation: Use curated shortcut templates that automate everyday tasks in seconds — no setup, no coding. Secure Browser Access: Browse privately with built-in privacy browsing tools — designed for maximum control. Multi-Tasking Tools: Seamlessly manage multiple versions of commonly used apps to organize your social, work, or personal life — all within a safe and isolated environment. Why Shortcut App? Focused on privacy and personal data protection All-in-one toolbox for creators, power users & productivity lovers Lightweight, efficient, and intuitive design Download Shortcut App and unlock a smarter, safer, and more efficient way to use your device. Terms - https://www.termsfeed.com/live/407839ac-6157-4f09-94ef-7858d84e1202 Privacy Policy - https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bd93090a-f587-468b-bc56-b39a9b2ed86b - You can subscribe for unlimited unlock all shortcuts, add privacy app, and batch add watermarks. - Subscriptions are billed weekly and yearly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - If you start a free trial subscription and you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. You will be charged after free trial ends unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period. - If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase.

About

deviceCheck Pulse

Features
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deviceCheck Pulse is a professional hardware diagnostic tool built for device technicians and repair professionals. While Pulse can be used as a standalone solution to quickly scan any iPhone and generate a detailed pass/warn/fail report, it is designed to work alongside deviceCheck Studio, our desktop mobile device diagnostic suite for Windows and macOS, providing a complete device testing and reporting workflow. WHAT IT TESTS • Display: cycles solid colors to reveal dead pixels, burn-in, or cracks • Touch Grid: maps the entire digitizer surface for dead zones • Multi-Touch: verifies simultaneous touch point detection • Spatial Control: confirms 3D gesture input via pinch and rotation • Proximity Sensor: detects hand coverage near the earpiece • Volume Buttons: confirms Up and Down button registration • Flashlight: verifies rear LED torch activation • Face ID / Touch ID: tests biometric authentication hardware • Cameras: tests front and rear cameras, autofocus, and flash • Audio: tests bottom speaker, earpiece, and microphone level • Motion Sensors: accelerometer and gyroscope via tilt-ball game • Sensors: barometer, ambient light, LiDAR, and pedometer • Vibration: haptic motor confirmation • Bluetooth: BLE radio scan for nearby devices • Wi-Fi: nearby network detection • NFC: chip presence and response • GPS: satellite fix attempt with accuracy and time-to-fix • Phone: carrier call test via *611 RESULTS Each test produces a clear Pass, Warn, or Fail result. The summary screen shows total tests ran, passed, and failed. Detailed metrics are available for every test. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Pulse integrates with the deviceCheck Studio desktop suite for remote-initiated scans, or runs standalone via manual start.

Screenshots

Shortcut App4 screens
deviceCheck Pulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: deviceCheck Pulse at none against Shortcut App's 3. On price, ads, 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. Shortcut App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. deviceCheck Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shortcut App versus deviceCheck Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcut AppdeviceCheck Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (354 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings354 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer兴建 薛CellStep Technologies

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shortcut App

Subscriptions3
  • Shortcut App Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Shortcut App Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Shortcut App Yearly$19.991 Year
None

deviceCheck Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortcut App free?
Shortcut App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is deviceCheck Pulse free?
deviceCheck Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortcut App or deviceCheck Pulse have ads?
Neither Shortcut App nor deviceCheck Pulse shows ads.

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