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Apple Shortcuts alternatives with an Android app

The Apple Shortcuts listing does not include an Android app. 6 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory list an Android app.

Apple Shortcuts is free to use. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Shortcuts

  1. IFTTT

    Simple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices

    • IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only IFTTT lists a web app.
    • Only IFTTT lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists a macOS app.
    IFTTT vs Apple ShortcutsIFTTT pricing and details

  2. Tasker

    Android automation app driven by profiles, contexts and tasks

    • Tasker starts at $4.49 one-time purchase on Google Play. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Apple Shortcuts has a free plan. Tasker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tasker lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    Tasker vs Apple ShortcutsTasker pricing and details

  3. MacroDroid

    Android automation app built on triggers, actions and constraints

    • MacroDroid starts at $1.49 - $10.00 per item in-app; the Pro upgrade is a one-time payment. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only MacroDroid lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • MacroDroid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MacroDroid vs Apple ShortcutsMacroDroid pricing and details

  4. Automate

    Android automation app that builds tasks as flowcharts

    • Automate starts at $4.99 one-time in-app purchase. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Automate lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Automate can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Automate vs Apple ShortcutsAutomate pricing and details

  5. viaSocket

    AI workflow automation that connects more than 2,300 apps

    • viaSocket starts at $18 / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly). Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only viaSocket lists a web app.
    • Only viaSocket lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    viaSocket pricing and details

  6. Make

    Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents

    • Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Make lists a web app.
    • Only Make lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists a macOS app.
    Make pricing and details

Common questions

Which Apple Shortcuts alternatives have an Android app?

IFTTT, Tasker, MacroDroid, Automate, viaSocket and Make list an Android app.

Does Apple Shortcuts have an Android app?

The Apple Shortcuts listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these automation tools are free?

IFTTT, MacroDroid, Automate, viaSocket and Make are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Shortcuts: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.