# Shortcuty vs Flex 40

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flex 40 at free against Shortcuty's free with in-app purchases. Flex 40 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Shortcuty's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcuty sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flex 40 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shortcuty against 5.0 for Flex 40. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuty has 40 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Shortcuty's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flex 40's.

Shortcuty ships an update weekly, Flex 40 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcuty | Flex 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuty/id6751129542/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-40/id6762550611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Hoefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700588916) | [ShuffleUp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892717669) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Flex 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-40/id6762550611)

This app helps individuals track irregular work hours, including overtime, comp time, and extra shifts. It organizes pay, deductions, and provides detailed reports to compare against actual paychecks. Ideal for professions with non-standard schedules.

**Highlights:** Track all work hours, Manage overtime and double time, Monitor comp time balance, Custom tags and color-coding, Add deductions and notes, Generate pay period reports, Export data to CSV/Excel/PDF

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flex 40 Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcuty free?

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

### Is Flex 40 free?

Flex 40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shortcuty or Flex 40?

Flex 40 is rated higher. Shortcuty averages 5.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Flex 40 averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Shortcuty or Flex 40 have ads?

Neither Shortcuty nor Flex 40 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcuty or Flex 40?

Shortcuty ships an update weekly, and Flex 40 every 9 days. Most recently, Shortcuty was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flex 40 on October 24, 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.*