Comparison

Screenbox 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

Screenbox

Features
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Screenbox uses AI to turn your messy screenshot library into an organized, searchable vault entirely on your device. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import screenshots from your photo library 2. Screenbox extracts text using on-device OCR 3. Internal AI categorizes each screenshot automatically, it also learns from you 4. Browse, search, and discover connections between your screenshots SMART CATEGORIES Screenshots are sorted into intelligent categories: Conversations, Receipts, Documents, URLs, Code, Tickets, and more. Create your own custom categories with Premium. POWERFUL SEARCH Find any screenshot by searching its text content. Looking for that confirmation code, recipe, or address you saved? Just type and find it instantly. TOPIC MAP Discover hidden patterns and connections between your screenshots with the visual Topic Map. See how your saved content relates at a glance. IMPORTANCE DETECTION AI automatically detects the importance of each screenshot from time-sensitive boarding passes and 2FA codes to casual memes so you always know what needs attention. PRIVACY FIRST Every bit of processing happens on your iPhone. Your screenshots, extracted text, and categories never leave your device. No cloud. No servers. No tracking. FREE & PREMIUM • Free: Manual organization + 20 AI categorizations to try smart sorting • Premium: Unlimited AI categorization, custom categories, visual Topic Map, and auto-priority detection Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LLM API Request

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, at provider rates • 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 • 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

Screenbox4 screens
LLM API Request4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LLM API Request at none against Screenbox's 2. LLM API Request also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Screenbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LLM API Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenbox ships an update every 4 months, LLM API Request every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Screenbox versus LLM API Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenboxLLM API Request
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFERRAN FERNANDEZ GARRIDOMarc-Henri Bleu-Laine

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screenbox

Subscriptions2
  • Screenbox Premium$1.991 Month
  • Screenbox Premium$11.991 Year
None

LLM API Request

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screenbox free?
Screenbox 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.
Do Screenbox or LLM API Request have ads?
Neither Screenbox nor LLM API Request shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenbox or LLM API Request?
Screenbox ships an update every 4 months, and LLM API Request every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screenbox was updated on September 20, 2026 and LLM API Request on September 24, 2026.

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