Comparison

ShortcutTimer vs Shortcuts Library

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

Head to head
About

ShortcutTimer

Features
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Shortcut Timer is a simple timer app that can easily be used for timing anything that requires a countdown. It has been built for using with Shortcuts, and includes many shortcut actions to control all the available functions.

About

Shortcuts Library

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Tired of repetitive and tedious tapping on your phone? Want to make your device smarter, so it works proactively for you? Shortcuts Library is the powerful automation toolkit you need. We have meticulously integrated a collection of efficient and practical shortcuts, covering work, life, and privacy protection, designed to transform your iPhone or iPad into a capable personal assistant. Unleash your device's limitless potential with just a tap. Core Features  Work Efficiency, Manage with Ease  DingTalk Quick Check-in: Designed for professionals. Get directly to the attendance page with one tap. It can automatically enable Bluetooth for a super-fast check-in, helping you completely forget the worry of missing a punch. WeChat/DingTalk Auto Reporting: Send your current location or a preset message to family or colleagues with one tap. Quickly check in during your commute or on a business trip, keeping those who care about you at ease. Smart Living, Effortless Convenience  Pickup Code Reminder: Quickly log pickup codes for your packages and bind them to your current location. Get an automatic reminder when you are near the pickup point again, eliminating the need to search through chat histories. Creative Toolkit: Includes various fun and practical tools, such as adding Leica-style device frames to photos or quickly creating long screenshots, to spark your creativity. Privacy Guard, Security on the Go  One-Tap Private Browsing: Open a private browsing window instantly with a single tap to protect your search and browsing history, clearing your online tracks anytime. Why Choose Shortcuts Library?  Ready-to-Use, Zero Learning Curve: All shortcuts are pre-optimized. Simply import them with one tap within the app and start using them immediately, no complex setup required. Constantly Updated, Curated Selection: We continuously select and develop the most practical automation workflows. From "essential basics" to "productivity power tools," they are clearly categorized to help you constantly discover new possibilities. Elegant Design, Smooth Experience: The simple and intuitive interface design, coupled with a fluid and smooth operation experience, makes managing and using shortcuts a pleasure. Secure & Reliable, Clear Sources: Every listed shortcut is reviewed to ensure its safety and functionality, accompanied by clear installation and permission guides. Translation Notes and Explanations Shortcuts Library: "Shortcuts" is the official English name for the app formerly known as Workflow. Adding "Library" accurately conveys the meaning of as a collection or repository. powerful automation toolkit: "Toolkit" is often used in software contexts to describe a set of utilities for specific tasks, making it a natural fit here. capable personal assistant: "Capable" effectively captures the meaning of (competent, effective) in this context. [Membership Description] 1 annual subscription: Price: $5.99/year Subscription Period: Year 2 Monthly subscription: Price: $2.99/month Subscription Period: Monthly 3 weekly subscription: Price: $1.99/week Subscription period: Weekly Regarding automatic renewal and payment 1. Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and once the charge is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period 2. Turn off services: You can go to "iTunes Store and App Store" in "Settings" on your iPhone, click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and manage automatic renewal services. If you want to cancel, you can turn off the service 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No charges will be made within 24 hours before the expiration date. [Agreement] 1. User Agreement: https://kuaijiedaka.qianhang123.com/useragreement_ios 2. Privacy Policy: https://kuaijiedaka.qianhang123.com/privacypolicy_ios

Screenshots

ShortcutTimer4 screens
Shortcuts Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortcutTimer at none against Shortcuts Library's 7. Shortcuts Library's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Shortcuts Library sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ShortcutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Shortcuts Library monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ShortcutTimer versus Shortcuts Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutTimerShortcuts Library
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Smith文均 罗

In-app purchases

None

ShortcutTimer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Shortcuts Library

Subscriptions4
  • 周卡首周7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
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  • annual subscription$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • 月卡$1.99
  • 永久会员$4.99
  • 年卡$7.99

Questions

Is ShortcutTimer free?
ShortcutTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shortcuts Library free?
Shortcuts Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShortcutTimer or Shortcuts Library have ads?
Neither ShortcutTimer nor Shortcuts Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShortcutTimer or Shortcuts Library?
ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shortcuts Library monthly. Most recently, ShortcutTimer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shortcuts Library on September 21, 2026.

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