Hoardware vs Extra Actions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hoardware
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Hoardware is a collection manager for people who keep Apple hardware. Catalog the devices you own, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, AirTag, and Beats. Look up model details and firmware using AppleDB, an independent community database. KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE - Look up model identifiers, names, and release details - Record installed firmware versions and builds - Check available stable and beta updates - Receive optional alerts for new software releases OS COVERAGE - See which software generations your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch collection covers - Filter covered and missing versions to find the gaps ORGANIZE - Organize devices into collections and groups - Save notes, serial numbers, colors, and custom fields - Keep a wishlist for your next find - Search by name, model, serial number, or software version TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU - Sync your library and custom fields across Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud - Export your collection as text, JSON, PDF, or an image - Create library backups and restore them later - Share selected collection details through an optional read-only web link No separate Hoardware account is required. iCloud sync uses your Apple Account. Device and firmware information is provided by AppleDB (appledb.dev). Hoardware is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple and the Apple product and service names referenced here are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Extra Actions
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Extra Actions adds 10 useful actions to the Shortcuts app. Build your workflow in Shortcuts, then add the tools you need for variables, media, and downloads. VARIABLES β’ Set, get, and delete global text variables that your shortcuts can share. β’ Set, get, and delete local text variables using a shortcut key to keep values separate. MEDIA β’ Check whether your device supports specific codec. β’ Re-encode video to H.264. β’ Combine video and audio into one movie with Remux. DOWNLOADS β’ Download a file from a direct URL and pass it to the next action in your shortcut. To get started, open Extra Actions to browse whatβs included. Then open the Shortcuts app, create or edit a shortcut, and search for βExtra Actionsβ in the action picker. Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Media processing depends on your device and input files. Extra Actions does not collect user data. Text saved through its variable actions is stored locally on your device, and media files are processed on your device. Privacy Policy: https://1mrnewton.github.io/extra-actions-privacy/
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Verdict
Hoardware and Extra Actions are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hoardware | Extra Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Perris | Emmanuel Aidoo |
In-app purchases
Hoardware
No in-app purchases
Extra Actions
No in-app purchases









