Comparison

Shortcuts Debugger vs JWT Lens

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

Head to head
About

Shortcuts Debugger

Features
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Shortcuts Debugger is a powerful debugging console for Apple Shortcuts. Track, filter, and analyze log messages from your automations in real-time. CONSOLE LOGGING Write messages directly from your Shortcuts and view them instantly as your automations run. No more Quick Look actions cluttering your workflows. LOG LEVELS Categorize your logs as Info, Success, Warning, or Error. Each level is color-coded for quick visual identification. TAGGING SYSTEM Organize log entries with custom tags. Filter by tags to focus on specific parts of your automation. CONTENT DETECTION JSON and dictionary outputs are automatically detected and formatted. Log images and file metadata with dedicated actions. ADVANCED FILTERING Filter logs by: • Search text • Log level (Info, Success, Warning, Error) • Content type (Text, JSON, Image, File) • Date range (Today, Last 7 days, Custom) • Device name • Custom tags SHORTCUTS ACTIONS • Log Message - Basic logging with level and tag • Log Conditional - Log different messages based on conditions • Log Device Details - Capture device info automatically • Log Files - Record file metadata • Log Images - Log image thumbnails • Log Internet Connection - Check and log connectivity • Output Messages - Export logs as Markdown • Start/Stop Logging - Toggle logging on or off • Clear Messages - Delete all logs URL SCHEME Deep link into the app with filters pre-applied. Perfect for automation workflows. EXPORT Export your filtered logs as Markdown for sharing or documentation. Whether you're building complex automations or debugging a simple shortcut, ShortcutDebugger gives you the visibility you need. ALSO FROM TURNTIDE Shortcuts Editor — see any shortcut as a flowchart and edit it visually.

About

JWT Lens

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JWT Lens is a fast, private JSON Web Token decoder and verifier for developers — a Safari extension that works entirely on your device. Tap the toolbar icon, paste a token (or grab the text you've selected on the page), and instantly see: • Pretty-printed, color-coded Header and Payload • Human-readable timestamps — exp, iat and nbf shown in your local time with relative phrasing ("expires in 59 minutes") • An at-a-glance expiry badge: valid, expired, or not yet valid • Plain-English descriptions of standard claims (iss, sub, aud, and more) Need to check a signature? JWT Lens verifies HS256/384/512, RS256/384/512, PS256/384/512 and ES256/384/512 using a secret or PEM public key you provide — all computed locally with the system's WebCrypto, never sent anywhere. Privacy by design: • No network requests — ever • No analytics, no tracking, no accounts • Nothing is stored: tokens and keys live only in the popup while you use it Whether you're debugging OAuth / OIDC flows, inspecting a bearer token, or learning how JWTs work, JWT Lens keeps it quick, clear, and completely on-device. Universal app: works in Safari on macOS, iOS and iPadOS.

Screenshots

Shortcuts Debugger4 screens
JWT Lens1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JWT Lens at Free against Shortcuts Debugger's $2.99. JWT Lens also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

JWT Lens is free to download; Shortcuts Debugger costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Shortcuts Debugger versus JWT Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcuts DebuggerJWT Lens
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi Thang DuongMasaya Kontani

In-app purchases

None

Shortcuts Debugger

No in-app purchases

None

JWT Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortcuts Debugger free?
Shortcuts Debugger costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JWT Lens free?
JWT Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortcuts Debugger or JWT Lens have ads?
Neither Shortcuts Debugger nor JWT Lens shows ads.

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