# ShortcutStudio vs Wave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave at none against ShortcutStudio's 10. Wave also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShortcutStudio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShortcutStudio | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcutstudio-ai-shortcuts/id6760745118/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEAN JASON SAULSBURY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886054398) | [Venu Gopinath Nukavarapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887916114) |

## What reviewers say

### ShortcutStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcutstudio-ai-shortcuts/id6760745118)

Easily build and refine Apple Shortcuts using AI. Describe your automation needs in plain English, and the app generates working shortcuts. Explore community creations and export directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Create shortcuts from AI prompts, Refine shortcut logic with AI, Browse community shortcuts, Export to Apple Shortcuts app, Manage shortcut drafts, Discover new automations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShortcutStudio Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| ShortcutStudio Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| ShortcutStudio Plus (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| ShortcutStudio Pro (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| ShortcutStudio BYOK Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShortcutStudio BYOK (Plus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| ShortcutStudio BYOK (Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| ShortcutStudio Plus (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| ShortcutStudio Plus -> Pro Upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |
| ShortcutStudio Pro (Lifetime) | $199.99 | one-time |


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-nfc-tag-programmer/id6761129231)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShortcutStudio free?

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

### Is Wave free?

Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ShortcutStudio or Wave have ads?

Neither ShortcutStudio nor Wave shows ads.

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