Comparison

Shortcuts Library vs Note2Do

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

Note2Do

Features
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Every school notice becomes a clear next step — before it slips through the cracks. Note2Do is built for parents juggling permission slips, field trips, school fees, photo day, and everything in between. Drop in any school notice and get one clear action card: who, when, where, what to bring, and what to sign. HOW IT WORKS • Paste text, import a PDF or photo, or share from any app • AI pulls out dates, times, places, costs, deadlines, and action items • Review everything, then add it to Apple Calendar or Reminders in one tap • Stay organized by child — even across multiple schools PRIVACY FIRST • Nothing runs in the background: no Gmail or email access, ever • Originals stay on your device, and you can delete anything anytime • Remove your data or your whole account from Settings in one tap WHY PARENTS KEEP IT • Never miss a permission slip deadline again • One place for every child and every school • Works with any school — no school signup required Note2Do needs a free account for AI parsing and an internet connection. Download Note2Do and turn today's school pile into a clear plan. Terms of Use: https://taoapex.com/en/products/note2do/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://taoapex.com/en/products/note2do/privacy/ Support: https://taoapex.com/en/contact/

Screenshots

Shortcuts Library4 screens
Note2Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Note2Do at none against Shortcuts Library's shown. Note2Do also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Shortcuts Library's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Note2Do sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcuts Library ships an update every 5 days, Note2Do daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shortcuts Library versus Note2Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcuts LibraryNote2Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTDTAOAPEX 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
2 purchases

Note2Do

Subscriptions2
  • Note2Do Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Note2Do Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Shortcuts Library free?
Shortcuts Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note2Do free?
Note2Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shortcuts Library or Note2Do have ads?
Shortcuts Library shows ads; Note2Do does not.
Which is updated more often, Shortcuts Library or Note2Do?
Shortcuts Library ships an update every 5 days, and Note2Do daily. Most recently, Shortcuts Library was updated on October 31, 2026 and Note2Do on November 10, 2026.

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