Comparison

Shortcuty vs LLM API Request

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

Head to head
About

Shortcuty

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
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Transform your iPhone into a productivity powerhouse with Shortcuty – the ultimate community for iOS Shortcuts enthusiasts. DISCOVER AMAZING SHORTCUTS • Browse user-created shortcuts across popular categories • Find trending and popular automations that save time daily • Search by functionality, category, or creator BUILD & SHARE YOUR CREATIONS • Submit your own shortcuts to help the community • Update existing shortcuts with new versions and features • Showcase your automation skills to fellow users • Get feedback and suggestions from other creators CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY • Follow your favorite shortcut creators • Like and comment on shortcuts you find useful • Build your reputation as a trusted shortcut developer FEATURES THAT MATTER • Clean, intuitive interface designed for easy browsing • Detailed shortcut information including screenshots and descriptions • Version tracking and update notifications Whether you're new to iOS automation or a seasoned pro, Shortcuty connects you with a vibrant community of creators who are passionate about making life easier through clever shortcuts.  Shortcuty is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc or Shortcuts. We are a 3rd party community. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LLM API Request

Send requests to various AI models directly from Apple Shortcuts using your own API keys. Supports local models, file attachments, and conversation history. Export conversations and track token usage.

Highlights
  • Use own API keys
  • Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity
  • Local model support
  • Attach files to requests
  • Conversation history
  • Export conversations as Markdown
  • Token usage tracking
Features
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LLM API Request lets you send requests to leading AI models straight from Apple Shortcuts, using your own API keys. No subscriptions. No accounts. SUPPORTED PROVIDERS • OpenAI • Anthropic • Google Gemini • xAI Grok • Perplexity KEY FEATURES • Bring your own API key — pay only for what you use (including generating images), at provider rates • Use local models like Gemma 4, and the Apple Intelligence model; Local models can even use web search! • Attach images, PDFs, and text files to your requests • Continue conversations across Shortcut runs with conversation history • Export any conversation as Markdown — great for apps like Obsidian • Track token usage across all models with a built-in dashboard • Export your token usage history • Use Projects to summarize documents and include them in the model's context. Donate the project info to Siri so that it can use that to answer your questions! • Test connections to ensure your key is working and browse available models per provider • Request structured JSON output for automation pipelines SECURITY FIRST Your API keys are stored exclusively in Apple Keychain, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. We run no servers and collect no data — everything stays on your device.

Screenshots

Shortcuty4 screens
LLM API Request4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LLM API Request at none against Shortcuty's 5. Shortcuty's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (35 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Shortcuty sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LLM API Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shortcuty against 5.0 for LLM API Request. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuty has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcuty ships an update every 4 days, LLM API Request every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shortcuty versus LLM API Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutyLLM API Request
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (35 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB43 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperArthur HoeferMarc-Henri Bleu-Laine

Customer experience

Shortcuty

All ratings35 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

LLM API Request

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shortcuty

Subscriptions1
  • AdFree Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Generous Tip$9.99
None

LLM API Request

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortcuty free?
Shortcuty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LLM API Request free?
LLM API Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shortcuty or LLM API Request?
Shortcuty and LLM API Request are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Shortcuty or LLM API Request have ads?
Neither Shortcuty nor LLM API Request shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortcuty or LLM API Request?
Shortcuty ships an update every 4 days, and LLM API Request every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shortcuty was updated on October 7, 2026 and LLM API Request on October 11, 2026.

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