Apple's app for automating everyday tasks across your apps. If it is not working for you, here are 7 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortcuts (the app you have) | Free | Apple | - |
| Everything | Freeware | Windows | you need it on Windows |
| PopClip | One-time licence: Standard License or Lifetime License, each for up to 5 Macs | Apple | you need it on Mac |
| Hours Tracker | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Savy Documents | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| WPS Office-AI Doc, PDF, Sheet | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| IBN Voice to Text | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
Free Windows search tool by voidtools that finds files and folders by name instantly and updates its index in real time.
Pick it if you need it on Windows and you want something simpler.
Mac utility that pops up quick actions like copy, search, translate and share whenever you select text in any app.
Pick it if you need it on Mac and you would rather not pay a subscription.
Time tracker with timers, breaks and pay calculation.
Mobile office suite for documents, spreadsheets and PDFs.
Make business documents, invoices and forms on your phone.
Office suite for documents, spreadsheets, slides and PDFs, with AI help.
Dictation, transcription and translation app.
We matched these apps to Shortcuts by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.