# Shortcuts vs Daylist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortcuts at none against Daylist's 1. Shortcuts also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 88) and device support (3 vs 1). Daylist's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daylist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shortcuts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daylist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcuts has 8.5K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Shortcuts's written reviews are positive against 69% of Daylist's.

Shortcuts ships an update every 6 weeks, Daylist every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcuts | Daylist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts/id915249334/reviews) | **[4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylist-tasks-and-reminders/id1456401260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts/id915249334)

Automate tasks on your device with custom multi-step actions. Create personalized workflows from a vast library of examples or build your own using drag-and-drop. Trigger shortcuts with a tap, Siri, or a home screen icon.

**Highlights:** Create multi-step shortcuts, Hundreds of example shortcuts, Drag-and-drop shortcut builder, Launch via Siri or tap, Home screen icons for shortcuts, Over 300 built-in actions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation capabilities
- 👍 Customizable app icons
- 🚀 Efficient workflow creation
- 🚀 Seamless integration with iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with certain actions
- 🐛 Buggy home screen integration
- 🔒 Limited permissions control
- 🔋 Potential device slowdown with extensive use

**Reported bugs**

- Shortcuts database corruption issues
- Crashes when running certain workflows
- Inconsistent behavior with location-based shortcuts
- Issues with sharing and exporting shortcuts

**Requested features**

- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More granular control over shortcuts
- Ability to run shortcuts in the background
- Better documentation and tutorials
- Expanded third-party app support


### Daylist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylist-tasks-and-reminders/id1456401260)

Create simple daily to-do lists with optional reminders. Tasks can be easily checked off when completed. Enjoy a fresh start each day with a minimalistic and private experience.

**Highlights:** Create daily to-do lists, Add tasks with one tap, Set task reminders, Check off completed tasks, No ads or signup required, Daily fresh start

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daylist Lifetime Unlocked | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcuts free?

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

### Is Daylist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shortcuts or Daylist?

Daylist is rated higher. Shortcuts averages 4.2 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Daylist averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.

### Do Shortcuts or Daylist have ads?

Neither Shortcuts nor Daylist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcuts or Daylist?

Shortcuts ships an update every 6 weeks, and Daylist every 9 days. Most recently, Shortcuts was updated on November 7, 2026 and Daylist on November 2, 2026.

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