# ShortcutStudio vs LLM API Request

The clearest difference is rating: LLM API Request at 5.0 against ShortcutStudio's 4.1. LLM API Request also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). ShortcutStudio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

LLM API Request holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShortcutStudio has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ShortcutStudio ships an update every 4 days, LLM API Request every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShortcutStudio | LLM API Request |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcutstudio-ai-shortcuts/id6760745118/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-api-request/id6761399837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SEAN JASON SAULSBURY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886054398) | [Marc-Henri Bleu-Laine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889383780) |

## 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 |


### LLM API Request

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-api-request/id6761399837)

Send requests to various AI models directly from Apple Shortcuts using your own API keys. Supports local models, file attachments, and conversation history. Export conversations and track token usage.

**Highlights:** Use own API keys, Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, Local model support, Attach files to requests, Conversation history, Export conversations as Markdown, Token usage tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShortcutStudio free?

ShortcutStudio 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.

### Which has better reviews, ShortcutStudio or LLM API Request?

LLM API Request is rated higher. ShortcutStudio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while LLM API Request averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ShortcutStudio or LLM API Request have ads?

Neither ShortcutStudio nor LLM API Request shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShortcutStudio or LLM API Request?

ShortcutStudio ships an update every 4 days, and LLM API Request every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShortcutStudio was updated on October 18, 2026 and LLM API Request on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*