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4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

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Compare top Shortcuts App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.6★ (39K)NoNoJul 2026
2Shortcut App: Smart ActionsShortcut App: Smart ActionsFree4.5★ (207)NoYesJul 2026
3Shortcut App : Action LauncherShortcut App : Action LauncherFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
4ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.2★ (8.5K)NoNoJul 2026
5Photo Widget: Theme WallpapersPhoto Widget: Theme WallpapersFree4.7★ (166K)YesYesJul 2026
6Shortcuts (Quick Open)Shortcuts (Quick Open)Free3.9★ (1.8K)NoYesJul 2026
7Shortcut ArchiveShortcut ArchiveFree3.6★ (23)NoYesJul 2026
8Shortcuts LibraryShortcuts LibraryFree2.5★ (2)YesYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Shortcuts App

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.

Shortcut App : Action Launcher#3

Shortcut App : Action Launcher by Ghulam Murtaza

Launch Apps Fast With One Tap
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
5.0(1 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 App 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
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
6
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
7
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
8
Shortcuts Library
Shortcuts Library
Shortcuts Library
1000+ 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
(2)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
(414)
free
11
Shortcutly - Automation Hub
Shortcutly - Automation Hub
Shortcutly - Automation Hub
Automate your daily tasks
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
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
13
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
(16)
freemium
14
Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation
Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation
Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation
Notifications and Widgets
Free

Automate your digital life with smart notifications and custom widgets. Trigger workflows based on time, location, or external services. Design dynamic home screen widgets to display personalized information.

Smart notificationsCustomizable widgetsLocation-based triggers
🔧 Utilities
(533)
freemium
15
Shortcuts for Action Button 15
Shortcuts for Action Button 15
Shortcuts for Action Button 15
Automation Commands for Siri
Free

Unlock your iPhone's potential with a vast library of privacy-focused shortcuts and widgets. Automate tasks, streamline workflows, and personalize your device. Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Action Button.

Curated library of thousands of shortcutsExpert-vetted for privacy and safetyUser-friendly interface for quick access
📊 Productivity
(113)
subscription
16
AI Actions for Shortcuts
AI Actions for Shortcuts
AI Actions for Shortcuts
AI-powered Shortcuts
Free

Enhance your iOS Shortcuts with advanced AI capabilities. This app integrates with your existing OpenAI API key to provide powerful new actions for your automations. Note that it does not support Apple Watch or HomePod.

AI-powered actions for ShortcutsIntegrates with OpenAI API keyAdds new automation capabilities
🔧 Utilities
(26)
free
17
Beyond The Gallery
Beyond The Gallery
Beyond The Gallery
Shortcuts Community
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
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
19
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(4.8M)
free with in-app purchases
20
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
(27)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Shortcuts App

What is the best shortcuts app for iPhone?
Shortcuts tops our shortcuts app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 39K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top shortcuts app 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 July 2026.
We track 179+ shortcuts app on the iOS App Store as of July 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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