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247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 247+ shortcuts apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Shortcuts Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.6★ (39K)NoNoAug 2026
2Shortcut App: Smart ActionsShortcut App: Smart ActionsFree4.5★ (293)NoYesAug 2026
3Shortcut App : Action LauncherShortcut App : Action LauncherFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
4WidgetsmithWidgetsmithFree4.6★ (767K)YesYesAug 2026
5Photo Widget: Theme WallpapersPhoto Widget: Theme WallpapersFree4.7★ (167K)YesYesAug 2026
6ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.2★ (8.5K)NoNoAug 2026
7Shortcuts LibraryShortcuts LibraryFree4.0★ (1)YesYesJul 2026
8Shortcut ArchiveShortcut ArchiveFree3.6★ (23)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Shortcuts

Shortcuts#1

Shortcuts by Apple

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(293 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.

Shortcut App : Action Launcher#3

Shortcut App : Action Launcher by Ghulam Murtaza

Your Quick App Shortcuts Hub
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Shortcuts apps to explore

4
Widgetsmith
Widgetsmith
Widgetsmith
Widgets + Themes + Wallpapers
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
(767K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Lock Screen, Icons & Aesthetic
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
(167K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Shortcuts Library
Shortcuts Library
Shortcuts Library
2500+ Ready-Made Shortcuts
Free

Discover and install over 1,000 ready-made automations for your Apple devices. Streamline tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a vast, searchable library organized into numerous categories. Automate routines, manage apps, and enhance productivity with one-tap installation.

1,000+ ready-made shortcutsOrganized and searchable libraryOne-tap installation
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
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
Beyond The Gallery
Beyond The Gallery
Beyond The Gallery
Shortcuts Community
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Shortcutly - Automation Hub
Shortcutly - Automation Hub
Shortcutly - Automation Hub
Automate your daily tasks
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
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
13
Shortcuts (Quick Open)
Shortcuts (Quick Open)
Shortcuts (Quick Open)
Open up apps quickly
Free

Access your most used applications instantly from various convenient locations. Launch apps directly from your lock screen, a dedicated widget, or through a long-press on their icons. Supports a wide range of system and third-party applications for rapid access.

Launch apps from lock screenToday View widget shortcutsHaptic touch app icon shortcuts
📊 Productivity
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Scriptable
Scriptable
Scriptable
Automation using JavaScript
Free

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.

Write and run JavaScriptCreate custom widgetsSiri Shortcuts integration
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
15
ShortcutStudio - AI Shortcuts
ShortcutStudio - AI Shortcuts
ShortcutStudio - AI Shortcuts
Build Apple Shortcuts with AI
Free

Easily build and refine Apple Shortcuts using AI. Describe your automation needs in plain English, and the app generates working shortcuts. Explore community creations and export directly to your device.

Create shortcuts from AI promptsRefine shortcut logic with AIBrowse community shortcuts
📊 Productivity
(17)
freemium
16
BTT Mobile
BTT Mobile
BTT Mobile
BetterTouchTool Remote Control
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
Loccali: for Shortcuts
Loccali: for Shortcuts
Loccali: for Shortcuts
Use local variables as GLOBAL
Free

This app provides persistent, global storage for Apple Shortcuts, allowing variables to survive between runs, automations, and devices. It supports various data types and offers a free tier with limitations and a Pro version with unlimited capabilities.

Persistent global variable storageCross-shortcut and cross-device variable accessSync variables via iCloud
🔧 Utilities
(2)
freemium
18
Shortcuty
Shortcuty
Shortcuty
Discover & Share iOS Shortcuts
Free

Explore and share custom automations for your iPhone. Discover trending shortcuts, build your own, and connect with a community of creators. Enhance your device's productivity with user-generated solutions.

Discover user-created shortcutsBrowse trending automationsBuild and share your own shortcuts
📊 Productivity
(35)
free with in-app purchases
19
Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn all Keyboard Shortcuts
Free

This offline reference app provides a curated library of over 100 essential keyboard shortcuts across various platforms and applications. It helps users work faster and navigate software with confidence through organized categories and instant search functionality.

Offline access100+ curated shortcutsPlatform-specific sections
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
Layered: Calendar on Wallpaper
Layered: Calendar on Wallpaper
Layered: Calendar on Wallpaper
Custom Calendar on Wallpaper
Free

See your daily schedule at a glance by transforming your calendar events into a live lock screen wallpaper. Automatically syncs with your existing calendars and offers extensive customization options for fonts, colors, and layouts.

Live lock screen calendar wallpaperSyncs with Apple Calendar and RemindersAutomatic updates via iOS Shortcuts
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Shortcuts

What are the best shortcuts apps for iPhone?
Shortcuts tops our shortcuts apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 39K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top shortcuts apps we rank are free to download, including Shortcuts and Shortcut App: Smart Actions.
Shortcuts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ shortcuts apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to create custom automations and workflows on your iPhone and iPad. You can combine actions from various apps to accomplish everyday tasks with a simple tap, a Siri command, or even automatically. It aims to streamline your digital life by automating repetitive processes.
Key features include the ability to create custom automations, access hundreds of built-in actions from your favorite apps like Calendar and Camera, and integrate with Siri. You can also create Home Screen icons for quick access to your automations, make animated GIFs, and generate PDFs directly from Safari.

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