Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation

Name: Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation
Rating: 4.4 (532 reviews)
Author: Simon Peter Leeb

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Overview

Version:

2026.6

Last updated: 2026-07-01

Features & Capabilities

Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation is the ultimate companion for smart shortcuts, widgets, and notifications on iOS. It unifies HomeKit, Shortcuts, and online services into finely tuned automation actions that trigger exactly when you need them. Create dynamic notifications and widgets that surface the right information at the right moment, powered by secure webhooks and a robust JSON API.

From location and time-based triggers to running actions from within Shortcuts, HomeKit scenes, or web services, Pushcut delivers flexible automation at your fingertips. The app supports multiple tiers (Free, Pro, and Automation Server Extended) with unlimited actions, customizable widgets, and server-based scheduling, empowering power users to automate complex workflows while preserving control and privacy. Includes watchOS interactive notifications and a developer-friendly API for integrations with Zapier, IFTTT, and Flow.

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By:

Simon Peter Leeb

Rating:

4.40

(532) 1 ratings

Version:

2026.6 Last updated: 2026-07-01

Version code:

886537656

Creation date:

2019-04-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

184.66MB

URLs:

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Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 72,255 ▲ 6,793

Other rankings

#12 in Handy Everyday Helpers

#5 in automation catalog keyword 20

#6 in automation template keyword 23

#8 in automation keyword 40

#15 in shortcut keyword 32

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Developed by:

Simon Peter Leeb

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447

Website:

https://www.pushcut.io

User Reviews

Users generally praise Pushcut for powerful automation, broad service integrations, and strong notification capabilities, plus widget support and API-based triggers. However, recurring concerns center on reliability of automations and notifications, a steep learning curve with limited documentation, and a pricing model that mixes a lifetime license with ongoing subscriptions and restricted free tier. The widget experience is also hard to test or preview before buying. Overall, Pushcut is powerful but requires patience and setup navigation.

Pros

Powerful, extensible automation engine with broad integrations (Shortcuts, HomeKit, Alexa/Lambda, and more).
Strong notification capabilities that augment Shortcuts/HomeKit with reliable alerts.
Widget and lock screen/home screen support for quick access to automations.
API/server-based execution enables automation from external triggers and services.

Cons

Pricing model is controversial: a lifetime license is undermined by ongoing subscription requirements and free tier limits (e.g., only a few notifications).
Reliability issues: automations and notifications often fail or behave inconsistently across devices/servers.
Steep learning curve and sparse, hard-to-find documentation; not very beginner-friendly.
Widgets/testing experience is unclear or not accessible before purchase; users can’t preview or fully experience widget functionality.

Recent reviews

This automation app integrates seamlessly with Apple Shortcuts seamlessly. It runs in the background and makes automation dependable. The interface is easy to use.