# Shortcut for Contacts vs The Warming

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Warming at none against Shortcut for Contacts's 3. The Warming also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12 vs 16.0). 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. The Warming asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcut for Contacts | The Warming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **302** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aplicativos Legais](https://appshunter.io/developer/788313452) | [Shenzhen Chengxi Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778231118) |

## 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


### The Warming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-warming/id6778231116)

**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 The Warming free?

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

### Do Shortcut for Contacts or The Warming have ads?

Shortcut for Contacts shows ads; The Warming does not.

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