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Apple ShortcutsMacroDroid
Free

Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.

 Freemium

A free tier with a macro limit is available. The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase.

macOS, iOS Android
  • Built into every modern Mac, iPhone, and iPad at no extra cost
  • Drag-and-drop editor is approachable without any scripting
  • Much easier to start with than Tasker, with a guided builder
  • Community templates cover common automations ready-made
  • Limited to the Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android version
  • Less powerful for complex conditional logic than dedicated macro tools
  • The free tier caps how many macros you can keep
  • Less powerful than Tasker for complex logic
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
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Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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