Comparison

Shortcuts Library vs NotchBud

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

NotchBud

Features
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NotchBud brings your daily briefing, meetings, and todos together on Mac and iPhone. BRIEFINGS FROM YOUR AI Use the setup prompts with an AI assistant that can write files to your selected folder. NotchBud renders daily Markdown briefings as readable cards. Prioritize or clear items, and let your assistant read that feedback when preparing the next brief. AI services and their connections are set up separately. TODOS IN CONTEXT Add tasks, mark priorities, and check off completed work. Completed items stay visible for the day, so you can see your progress. MEETINGS CLOSE AT HAND Connect your calendar to see upcoming meetings and open available video meeting links. Meeting reminders and supported Live Activities help you keep track of what comes next. AT A GLANCE ON IPHONE Read briefings and manage todos with briefing, todo, and combined widgets. Move between recent briefs and capture tasks on the go. YOUR DAY UNDER THE NOTCH On Mac, hover the MacBook notch to see your briefing, next meeting, and todo list. Capture a thought with Control-Space and keep working. YOUR OWN FILES Choose the NotchBud iCloud folder to sync your briefs and app data across your devices. NotchBud works with daily Markdown files. No NotchBud account is required. Free download with a one-time Lifetime Unlock for Mac and iPhone.

Screenshots

Shortcuts Library4 screens
NotchBud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotchBud at none against Shortcuts Library's 3. NotchBud also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shortcuts Library's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price 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. NotchBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcuts Library ships an update every 5 days, NotchBud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shortcuts Library versus NotchBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcuts LibraryNotchBud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTDBob Van den Audenaerde

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
None

NotchBud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortcuts Library free?
Shortcuts Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotchBud free?
NotchBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortcuts Library or NotchBud have ads?
Shortcuts Library shows ads; NotchBud does not.
Which is updated more often, Shortcuts Library or NotchBud?
Shortcuts Library ships an update every 5 days, and NotchBud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shortcuts Library was updated on October 8, 2026 and NotchBud on October 21, 2026.

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