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Best Shortcut Apps

192+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to shortcut apps or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 192+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Shortcut Apps

Shortcuts#1

Shortcuts by Apple Inc.

Do more with your apps
Editor's Choice
📊 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
Shortcut App: Smart Actions#2

Shortcut App: Smart Actions by 兴建 薛

Secure Automation Toolbox
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(207 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Streamline your device usage with a collection of privacy-focused tools and automation templates. Quickly access private browsing, watermark photos, and manage multiple app versions for enhanced productivity and security.

Color Widgets#3

Color Widgets by Digital Charms, Inc.

Custom Widgets & Icon Changer
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(510K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom widgets, icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. Choose from thousands of pre-designed options or create your own unique look.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Good customization options
  • 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of free options

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many pro features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Widgets not always working correctly
  • 🔋 Battery percentage inaccurate

More Shortcut Apps apps to explore

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Shortcuts
Shortcuts
Shortcuts
Do more with your apps
Free

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.

Create multi-step shortcutsHundreds of example shortcutsDrag-and-drop shortcut builder
📊 Productivity
(8.5K)
free
5
Shortcut Archive
Shortcut Archive
Shortcut Archive
Your Ultimate Shortcut Hub
Free

Discover, organize, and integrate powerful shortcuts for your Apple devices. This platform offers a vast library of curated shortcuts to boost productivity and streamline tasks, with seamless syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Join a community of enthusiasts to share and refine workflows.

Vast library of curated shortcutsOrganize and integrate shortcutsCommunity sharing and collaboration
🔧 Utilities
(23)
free with in-app purchases
6
Water Eject°
Water Eject°
Water Eject°
Clear Wave Frequency Generator
Free

This application generates sounds at various frequencies, useful for relaxation, meditation, and even dog training. It can help capture a dog's attention and reinforce training commands with specific sound frequencies.

Sound frequency generationRelaxation aidMeditation tool
🎵 Music
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Widgetsmith
Widgetsmith
Widgetsmith
Interactive Widgets
Free

Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

Customizable widgetsHome and lock screen personalizationPhoto display
📊 Productivity
(752K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes
Aesthetic Custom Home Screen
Free

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and interactive widgets. Personalize your device with unique designs, track activities, and even add digital pets.

3-in-1 ThemesVast Widget CollectionTheme Maker
🎨 Graphics & Design
(336K)
subscription
9
Shutter Button
Shutter Button
Shutter Button
Start shooting with one tap!
Free

Instantly capture photo and video moments without delay. Launch the camera directly from the app icon or a widget for quick, reliable shooting. Offers advanced features like continuous flash and enhanced zoom for optimal results.

Instant camera launchPhoto and video captureWidget support
📷 Photo & Video
(38)
free with in-app purchases
10
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Wallpapers & Icons & Themes
Free

Easily personalize your iPhone and iPad with custom wallpapers, widgets, and app icons. Create unique themes, design DIY wallpapers with AI assistance, and sync your entire Apple ecosystem.

All-in-One Home & Lock Screen CustomizationStylish and functional widgetsComplete themes with one-tap application
🎨 Graphics & Design
(166K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Shortcut App : Action Launcher
Shortcut App : Action Launcher
Shortcut App : Action Launcher
Launch Apps Fast With One Tap
Free

Quickly launch your most used apps and services with customizable shortcuts. Organize your digital life by creating one-tap access to websites, social media, and essential tools, saving you time and boosting productivity.

One-tap app launchingCustomizable shortcut creationAll-in-one app and service access
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
12
Phone Finder by Clap Shortcuts
Phone Finder by Clap Shortcuts
Phone Finder by Clap Shortcuts
Powerful Automations Toolkit
Free

Enhance productivity and creativity with over 100 powerful actions for your iOS device. Digitize documents, perform on-device OCR, manage files, and integrate with health data. Unlock premium features for advanced tools and ad-free experience.

Document scanningOn-device OCRFile tagging
🔧 Utilities
(14K)
freemium
13
App Shortcut
App Shortcut
App Shortcut
Shortcut widgets for apps
Free

Create custom widgets for quick app launching. Easily find and add your favorite applications to your home screen for instant access. Streamline your mobile experience with personalized shortcuts.

Create custom widgetsQuickly launch favorite appsSearch and add applications
📊 Productivity
(20)
ad-supported
14
Brass - Icon Themes & Widgets
Brass - Icon Themes & Widgets
Brass - Icon Themes & Widgets
Aesthetic Custom Icon Themes
Free

Personalize your device's home screen with custom aesthetic icons, themes, and widgets. Discover endless design options to replace default looks and express your unique style. Easily download and apply new looks to make your device stand out.

Custom app iconsAesthetic themesHome screen widgets
🎨 Graphics & Design
(188K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Ai Launcher - Icon Shortcuts
Ai Launcher - Icon Shortcuts
Ai Launcher - Icon Shortcuts
Widget Launch App,Phone,Image
Free

Create custom shortcuts to launch any app, initiate chats, or make calls with a single tap. Organize your shortcuts into folders and access them via widgets, 3D Touch, or custom home screen icons. AI analyzes new apps to expand shortcut capabilities.

AI-powered app shortcut creationiOS Lock screen and StandBy widgetsApp folder organization
📊 Productivity
(146)
free with in-app purchases
16
Top Widgets⁺ Icons & Themes
Top Widgets⁺ Icons & Themes
Top Widgets⁺ Icons & Themes
Customize Home & Lock Screen
Free

Enhance your device's home and lock screens with dynamic wallpapers, 3D depth effects, and customizable widgets. Express your style with unique themes and track your health and daily tasks.

Dynamic wallpapers3D depth effectsCustomizable widgets
🔧 Utilities
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
17
ScreenKit - App Icons & Widget
ScreenKit - App Icons & Widget
ScreenKit - App Icons & Widget
Shortcut, Themes
Free

Personalize your iPhone and iPad with aesthetic themes, custom app icons, and widgets. Easily transform your device's look without needing other apps or complex shortcuts. Access a vast library of designs and create your own unique style.

Custom app icon packsWidget creation and templatesTheme customization
🎨 Graphics & Design
(55K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
(424)
free with in-app purchases
19
InShot - Video Editor
InShot - Video Editor
InShot - Video Editor
Photo, Collage & Video Maker
Free

Effortlessly edit videos and photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning collages, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations in high resolution to social media.

AI Effects & Auto CaptionsBackground RemovalSmart Tracking & Smooth Slow-mo
📷 Photo & Video
(2.4M)
free with in-app purchases
20
Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Customize Lock and Home Screen
Free

This app allows extensive customization of your iPhone and iPad home and lock screens with powerful widgets. Access contacts, websites, apps, and perform actions with a single tap. Premium features offer dynamic icon changes, advanced organization, and unlimited widget creation.

Customizable home and lock screen widgetsOne-tap app launchingContact shortcuts (call, message, email)
📊 Productivity
(3.3K)
freemium

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