# Shortcut for Contacts vs Link Apt.

The clearest difference is rating: Link Apt. at 5.0 against Shortcut for Contacts's 4.5. Link Apt. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Shortcut for Contacts's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (302 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcut for Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Link Apt. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Link Apt. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcut for Contacts has 302 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shortcut for Contacts ships an update every 5 weeks, Link Apt. every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcut for Contacts | Link Apt. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-apt/id1505882752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aplicativos Legais](https://appshunter.io/developer/788313452) | [Yardi Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425728804) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcut for Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267)

Quickly initiate conversations with friends directly from your notification center. Add contact widgets to your screen for instant access to chats, bypassing the need to open individual apps.

**Highlights:** Notification center widgets, Direct conversation initiation, Fast chat access, Customizable contact widgets, Eliminate app navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Practical and intuitive
- 💡 Great idea
- 👍 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔒 Only 3 contacts allowed in free version
- 💡 Lacks group support
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't load properly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open on iOS 8.3
- Widget doesn't show contact photos
- Shortcuts don't open WhatsApp chats
- App doesn't work after updates

**Requested features**

- Add group support
- Allow more than 3 contacts in free version
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide more customization options


### Link Apt.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-apt/id1505882752)

Manage your residency and access your online portal features directly from your mobile device. Submit maintenance requests and receive updates, and conveniently pay your rent from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Online resident portal access, Rent payment processing, Maintenance request submission, Push notifications for updates, Convenient mobile access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcut for Contacts free?

Shortcut for Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Link Apt. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shortcut for Contacts or Link Apt.?

Link Apt. is rated higher. Shortcut for Contacts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Link Apt. averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shortcut for Contacts or Link Apt. have ads?

Shortcut for Contacts shows ads; Link Apt. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcut for Contacts or Link Apt.?

Shortcut for Contacts ships an update every 5 weeks, and Link Apt. every 13 months. Most recently, Shortcut for Contacts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Link Apt. on October 29, 2026.

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