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Best Scriptable Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right scriptable apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Scriptable Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ScriptableScriptableFree4.7★ (3.8K)NoYesAug 2026
2ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.6★ (39K)NoNoAug 2026
3ScriptWidgetScriptWidgetFree was $0.994.6★ (93)NoNoAug 2026
4a-Shell minia-Shell miniFree4.6★ (113)NoNoAug 2026
5ActionsActionsFree4.8★ (469)NoNoAug 2026
6UserscriptsUserscriptsFree4.3★ (181)NoNoAug 2026
7Delta Executor - Lua scriptsDelta Executor - Lua scriptsFree—YesNoAug 2026
8Jedona - Compiler for JavaJedona - Compiler for JavaFree3.4★ (60)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Scriptable

Scriptable#1

Scriptable by Simon B. Støvring

Automation using JavaScript
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(3.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#16in Developer Tools
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Automate tasks on your device by writing custom scripts in JavaScript. Integrate with native iOS features like files, calendars, and reminders. Create personalized widgets for your Home Screen and interact with Siri.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Amazing usage of Application Programming Interface (API)
  • 🚀 Scriptable + AI lets create micro apps
  • 👍 Whoah, Wow, Nice
  • 👍 Awesome app, Helpful app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Force closes, Crashes immediately, Cannot Use - Always Crashes
  • 🐛 Scripts don't work, Stopped working, Self Deleting
  • 🐛 Incompatible with iOS 18, Widgets become white, Doesn't work on iOS 17.4
Shortcuts#2

Shortcuts by Apple

Do more with your apps
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(39K ratings)
Free
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Automate everyday tasks on your iPhone and iPad by creating custom workflows. Combine actions from your favorite apps to perform complex operations with a single tap, Siri command, or even automatically. Explore hundreds of built-in actions to streamline your digital life.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful automation capabilities
  • 👍 Customizable app icons and widgets
  • 🎨 Aesthetic customization options
  • 💡 Useful for home automation and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and exhibits unexpected behavior
  • 🔍 Inaccessible and difficult to use
  • 🔕 Annoying notification banners
ScriptWidget#3

ScriptWidget by 峰 朱

Create widgets with JavaScript
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6(93 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Design custom widgets for iOS and macOS using JavaScript and a JSX-style syntax. This tool offers instant previews and multi-platform support without complex setup or external libraries. It's ideal for developers and creators who want to build personalized, lightweight widgets quickly and securely.

More Scriptable apps to explore

4
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run Unix commands locally on your iOS device with a powerful terminal emulator. Supports file transfer, editing, scripting with Python and Lua, and network utilities. Integrates with Shortcuts and supports multiple windows for multitasking.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(113)
paid
5
Actions
Actions
Actions
Useful actions for Shortcuts
Free

This app provides a vast collection of additional actions to enhance the functionality of the Shortcuts app on iOS. It offers a wide range of tools for manipulating data, interacting with device features, and automating complex tasks.

Add to ListApply Capture DateBlur Images
🔧 Utilities
(469)
free
6
Userscripts
Userscripts
Userscripts
User Script and Style Manager
Free

This open-source Safari extension allows you to run custom JavaScript and CSS code on any website. Enhance your browsing experience with personalized styling, automatic redirects, and ad-blocking.

Run custom JavaScriptInject custom CSSAutomatic page redirection
🛠️ Developer Tools
(181)
free
7
Delta Executor - Lua scripts
Delta Executor - Lua scripts
Delta Executor - Lua scripts
Delta Executor editor
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Jedona - Compiler for Java
Jedona - Compiler for Java
Jedona - Compiler for Java
Compile Java Programs
Free

Write, compile, and run Java code directly on your mobile device. Features include a custom keyboard, syntax highlighting, and iCloud integration. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets on the go.

Compile and run Java programsView program output and errorsCustom keyboard for special characters
📚 Education
(60)
free with in-app purchases
9
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts
Powerful new automation tools
Free

Enhance Apple's Shortcuts app with over 130 powerful new actions. Utilize advanced tools like OCR, document scanning, music integration, and NFC for deeper automation. Create custom app-like experiences and manage data across devices.

130+ powerful new actions for ShortcutsOn-device text recognition (OCR)NFC Read + Write
🔧 Utilities
(432)
free with in-app purchases
10
Shortcuts & Scriptable: Mify
Shortcuts & Scriptable: Mify
Shortcuts & Scriptable: Mify
Battery Charger Animation Play
Free

Personalize your device with custom widgets and shortcuts. Enhance your charging experience with stylish animations. Access premium features through a subscription.

Customizable widgetsPersonal shortcut creationStylish charging animations
🔧 Utilities
(20)
freemium
11
T3 Code - Remote Claude & more
T3 Code - Remote Claude & more
T3 Code - Remote Claude & more
by T3 Tools, Inc.
Free

Control your remote development environments from your mobile device. Manage agent runs, browse files, perform version control, and use the terminal with full desktop app functionality.

Remote environment controlAgent run initiationFile browsing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(34)
free
12
Scriptation: PDF for Film & TV
Scriptation: PDF for Film & TV
Scriptation: PDF for Film & TV
Annotate, Listen, Read Scripts
Free

This Emmy-winning app revolutionizes script annotation for film and TV professionals. It intelligently transfers your notes and markups to new script revisions, saving significant time. Organize all your production documents digitally and enhance your rehearsal process with advanced features.

Intelligent note transfer to new revisionsComprehensive annotation toolsDigital production binder organization
📊 Productivity
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Paseo - Remote Coding Agents
Paseo - Remote Coding Agents
Paseo - Remote Coding Agents
Codex, OpenCode, Pi, Claude
Free

This app allows you to run advanced AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Codex directly on your local machine. It provides hands-free voice control and integrates with your development workflow, keeping your code secure and private.

Run Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode locallyVoice control for hands-free operationGit worktree integration for isolated branches
📊 Productivity
(60)
free
14
The Black List: Industry
The Black List: Industry
The Black List: Industry
Find great writing
Free

This app connects film industry professionals with promising screenplays and their writers. Discover top scripts and foster new connections within the industry.

Discover promising screenplaysConnect with writersIndustry professional focus
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free
15
Epilogue - Book Writing App
Epilogue - Book Writing App
Epilogue - Book Writing App
The best book writing software
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Tester - Code, API, Terminal
Tester - Code, API, Terminal
Tester - Code, API, Terminal
Developer AI Agent, Any Task
Free

Test various APIs directly from your mobile device. Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, and more, with advanced editors and request customization. Share requests easily and manage cookies and history.

Test REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS APIsPowerful GraphQL editor with query, mutation, subscription supportWebSocket testing tool for WS and WSS connections
🛠️ Developer Tools
(561)
free
17
StudioDB
StudioDB
StudioDB
by Dipen Patel
Free

This app offers a unique object-oriented approach to scriptwriting, allowing users to create, edit, and manage projects, characters, scenes, and dialogue. It provides tools for casting actors, defining locations, and organizing script elements with intelligent options and import/export capabilities.

Object-oriented scriptwriting interfaceProject, scene, and character managementIntelligent element options for dialogue and action
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
18
Learn Shell Scripting
Learn Shell Scripting
Learn Shell Scripting
Shell and Bash Tutorial
Free

Master shell scripting and Bash programming with this comprehensive tutorial app. It offers structured lessons, practical examples, and interactive quizzes for beginners and professionals alike. Learn to automate tasks and improve efficiency in Unix/Linux environments.

20+ structured learning chaptersStep-by-step tutorials with examples200+ interactive quiz questions
📚 Education
(1)
free
19
onlinegdb
onlinegdb
onlinegdb
Code. Compile. Run. Anywhere.
Free

Write, compile, and run code on your mobile device with a professional IDE. Supports over 39 programming languages with syntax highlighting, real-time execution, and code management features.

Support for 39+ programming languagesProfessional code editor with syntax highlightingReal-time code execution
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3)
free
20
Visual Code Editor - vCode
Visual Code Editor - vCode
Visual Code Editor - vCode
Run Node.js,Python,JS,C & more
Free

This mobile application provides a full-featured code editor and development environment for various programming languages. It allows users to write, run, and preview code directly on their devices, supporting offline use and Git integration.

Supports 10 programming languagesLive website preview with hot reloadSyntax highlighting and code suggestions
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3)
free

FAQ about Scriptable

What are the best scriptable apps for iPhone?
Scriptable tops our scriptable apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 3.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scriptable apps we rank are free to download, including Scriptable and Shortcuts.
Scriptable has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ scriptable apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Scriptable is an automation tool that allows you to write and run custom scripts using JavaScript on your iOS device. These scripts can interact with native iOS features such as files, calendars, reminders, and more. It also enables the creation of personalized widgets for your Home Screen and integration with Siri Shortcuts.
Key features include writing and running JavaScript code, creating custom Home Screen widgets, integrating with Siri Shortcuts for voice commands and rich output, accessing a wide range of native iOS features, scheduling notifications, and managing files. It also offers a gallery of example scripts to help users get started.

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