Comparison

Shortcuts Browser vs JCue

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

Head to head
About

Shortcuts Browser

Instantly access your favorite websites with one tap from your home screen. This app creates custom shortcuts that open any URL in full-screen Safari, streamlining your browsing and enhancing productivity. Enjoy a clean interface and local data storage for privacy.

Highlights
  • One-tap website access
  • Full-screen Safari browsing
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Smart history tracking
  • Local data storage
  • Interactive setup guide
Features
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Your favorite websites, one tap from your Home Screen. Shortcuts Browser helps you create a separate Home Screen shortcut for each website you visit often. Tap a shortcut to open that site in the app’s Safari view. Keep recipes, news, reference pages, and other everyday sites close at hand. GET STARTED WITH A GUIDE Enter a website address and follow the setup guide. Copy the prepared link and use Apple’s Shortcuts app to create the shortcut, then add it to your Home Screen. The manual guide works without Apple Intelligence. On supported devices, an AI request is also available to copy; generation depends on the features available in Shortcuts. RETURN TO RECENT SITES Open browsing history to revisit a website. You can delete individual entries or clear the history. Browsing history is stored locally on your device. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use the same guide and browsing experience on iPhone and iPad. Requires iOS/iPadOS 27 or later. Initial setup uses Apple’s Shortcuts app.

About

JCue

Features
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= What is the JCue cue app? = JCue is a practical cue app that you can start using simply by preparing a Google Sheet and entering its URL. It introduces a new LiveSync feature that lets devices on the same Wi‑Fi network share cue display control in real time. All features are fully available for free except LiveSync Host mode. = Feature Overview = Swipe - Swipe left or right to move to the next cue. Google Sheets Integration - Load a Google Sheets URL to display cues instantly. LiveSync Mode - New LiveSync mode enables real-time cue sync and control across devices. - Host mode requires a monthly subscription (30-day free trial included). LIVE Mode - Automatically displays the last checked row in column B of your Google Sheet. Timer - Set a countdown timer. Tap the current time to start instantly. Message List - Double-tap to switch to list view. = Use Cases = - Live streaming - Video production - Interviews - Presentations - Event operation - Online streaming

Screenshots

Shortcuts Browser3 screens
JCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortcuts Browser at none against JCue's 1. JCue's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. JCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Shortcuts Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcuts Browser ships an update every 10 days, JCue every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shortcuts Browser versus JCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcuts BrowserJCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeisuke KarijukuKEISUKE TONE

In-app purchases

None

Shortcuts Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JCue

Subscriptions1
  • LiveSync1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Shortcuts Browser free?
Shortcuts Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JCue free?
JCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shortcuts Browser or JCue have ads?
Shortcuts Browser shows ads; JCue does not.
Which is updated more often, Shortcuts Browser or JCue?
Shortcuts Browser ships an update every 10 days, and JCue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shortcuts Browser was updated on October 10, 2026 and JCue on October 10, 2026.

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