Comparison

Shortcuts Library vs Pliko Archive

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

Head to head
About

Shortcuts Library

Discover and install over 1,000 ready-made automations for your Apple devices. Streamline tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a vast, searchable library organized into numerous categories. Automate routines, manage apps, and enhance productivity with one-tap installation.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ ready-made shortcuts
  • Organized and searchable library
  • One-tap installation
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
  • Categorized by use case and app
  • Curated collections
  • iOS 26 and Action Button support
Features
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Shortcuts Library makes Apple Shortcuts easier to discover, install, and use. Explore 2,500+ ready-made shortcut templates, find shortcuts with private on-device AI, use 100+ focused tools, and organize favorites and workflows in one place. SHORTCUTS FOR EVERYONE Whether you're new to Apple Shortcuts or an experienced builder, find automations for productivity, photos, health, smart home, travel, communication, music, documents, social media, AI, and everyday tasks. FIND A SHORTCUT WITH AI Describe what you want to accomplish. Shortcut Finder uses private, on-device AI to rank the three closest matches from the Shortcuts Library. Refine or retry your search for different results. Your request stays on your device. iOS 26 & ACTION BUTTON Shortcuts for Apple Intelligence, Control Center, Action Button, Journal, and Freeform. BROWSE 2,500+ SHORTCUT TEMPLATES Search by shortcut name, description, or tags. Browse categories, collections, and supported apps without empty or duplicate entries. 30+ CATEGORIES & 190+ SUBCATEGORIES • Productivity — Tasks, focus, routines, document automation • Health & Fitness — Workouts, water, sleep, health workflows • Photos & Camera — Compression, conversion, batch processing • Smart Home — HomeKit scenes, devices, lighting, climate • Social Media — Sharing, content workflows, cross-posting • Music & Audio — Playlists, Shazam, playback controls • Communication — Messages, email, replies, text tools • Calendar & Reminders — Events, meetings, scheduling • Travel — Maps, directions, trip planning • Files & Documents — Files, PDFs, document workflows • Web & Internet — Links, URLs, web tools • AI — AI-powered workflows • Plus Weather, Notes, Apple TV, Podcasts, Freeform, Journal, and more 250+ SUPPORTED APPS Find shortcuts for Safari, Messages, Mail, Notion, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Reminders, Calendar, Notes, Health, Home, Podcasts, Freeform, Journal, and 200+ more. Tap an app to explore its shortcuts. ONE-TAP INSTALL THROUGH APPLE SHORTCUTS Review a shortcut's purpose, requirements, and device compatibility, then open it in Apple's Shortcuts app through its direct iCloud link. No copying or rebuilding required. iPHONE, iPAD, MAC & APPLE WATCH See device compatibility before installing and find shortcuts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. 100+ FOCUSED TOOLS Handle common tasks without rebuilding the same steps: • Clean, compare, sort, split, and transform lists • Format, inspect, compare, and convert JSON and CSV • Calculate discounts, margins, loans, dates, durations, and work hours • Extract links, emails, hashtags, phone numbers, and PDF text • Compress photos for easier sharing • Validate structured text and prepare results to copy or share Tools explain inputs, outputs, and limits. Processing stays on-device unless stated otherwise. FAVORITES, WORKFLOWS & WIDGETS Save shortcuts, tool inputs, and setups for quick access. Organize saved items and sync supported workflow data with iCloud when enabled. Use Home Screen widgets and App Shortcuts to start Shortcut Finder, open tools, compress photos, or return to useful content. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE & iPAD Improved layouts, keyboard controls, navigation, accessibility, and stability. Supports VoiceOver, Voice Control, Larger Text, increased contrast, reduced motion, and light/dark mode. LANGUAGES Use the full interface in English, German, French, or Spanish. PRIVACY FIRST Shortcut Finder uses on-device AI. Tool processing stays on-device unless stated otherwise. iCloud sync is used only when enabled. Shortcuts Library is independent and not affiliated with Apple Inc. Apple, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Shortcuts are trademarks of Apple Inc. Privacy Policy: https://shortcutlibrary.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://shortcutlibrary.app/terms Support: https://shortcutlibrary.app/support Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pliko Archive

Features
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Pliko is a private, beautifully calm second brain for the web. Save any tweet or Reddit post — Pliko keeps a full copy in your personal archive, even if the original gets deleted. No feeds. No recommendations. No algorithms. Just the things you chose to save, organized however you want them. — SAVE FROM ANYWHERE — • Tap "Save to Pliko" in the iOS share sheet from any app • Paste a tweet or Reddit URL directly into Pliko • Works with the official X (Twitter) and Reddit apps, Safari, Mail, Messages — anywhere iOS lets you share a link — ORGANIZE YOUR WAY — • Tag posts with custom labels you create • Filter your feed by one or more labels at a time • Attach private notes to any saved post — markdown supported • Full-text search across everything you've saved — PLIKO PRO — • AI Semantic Search: ask "tweets that made me think about productivity" and find them — no exact keywords needed • Automatic Media Archival: photos, videos, and GIFs are downloaded to your private archive so they survive even when the original gets deleted • Unlimited daily saves (Free: 50/day, Pro: 200/day) • 7-day free trial on the Monthly plan • Lifetime option for a one-time payment — DESIGNED FOR READERS — Pliko's aesthetic is intentionally calm: aged-paper colors, slow typography, no notifications, no engagement loops. It's a place for thoughtful things, not a place that demands your attention. — PRIVATE BY DEFAULT — Your archive is yours. No social features, no public profiles, no recommendation engine, no ads. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email and your saved content is visible only to you. Learn more at getpliko.com Privacy policy: getpliko.com/privacy Terms: getpliko.com/terms Support: getpliko.com/support

Screenshots

Shortcuts Library4 screens
Pliko Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pliko Archive at none against Shortcuts Library's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pliko Archive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shortcuts Library versus Pliko Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcuts LibraryPliko Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTDDaishi Tech Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shortcuts Library

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Pliko Archive

Subscriptions2
  • Pliko Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pliko Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pliko Pro Lifetime$99.00

Questions

Is Shortcuts Library free?
Shortcuts Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pliko Archive free?
Pliko Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shortcuts Library or Pliko Archive have ads?
Shortcuts Library shows ads; Pliko Archive does not.

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