50+ apps that work with App Shortcuts in iOS 16
Get hundreds of new shortcuts just by installing these apps.

Released with iOS 16, the new App Shortcuts features adds powerful new Siri capabilities automatically, generating folders of shortcuts for your apps programmatically in the Shortcuts app for you — it's a big deal for Apple's Siri strategy.
Taking advantage of App Shortcuts does require having supported apps installed — once you have them installed, however, their shortcuts will work with Siri right away (and especially well from the Dynamic Island on one of the best iPhones).
To help you get started taking advantage of this new feature, we scoured the internet and found every app we could that adopted App Shortcuts for iOS 16 — here's over 50 apps to get you started:
Cooking
One area that's proved extremely popular with App Shortcuts on debut is cooking apps, which naturally provide a lot of opportunity for voice interaction, regular usage, and an array of actions to take in each app.
Foodlapse
Track the days your tastebuds get the best of you.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Crouton: Cooking Companion
Never fear with your cooking companion near.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Seeds: Plant-based recipes
Cook with plant-based recipes.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Pestle: Recipe Organizer
Hands-free recipe planning and instructions.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
No Meat Today
Stay away from animals and eat your vegetables.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Health
Health apps are also great with App Shortcuts, letting you stay on top of fitness, see how you're doing day-to-day, and even take care of important loved ones.
Ultrahuman: Metabolic fitness
Unlock what's already inside you.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Coachy: AR Calisthenics & HIIT
Get a true view on your fitness goals.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Liftlog+ Progressive Overload
Build your way up with Siri as you go.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Mango Baby
Track everything you need for a newborn in the house.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Lifestyle
Lifestyle apps work great with App Shortcuts, letting you do little things throughout your day to make each moment a little easier — make sure to try out Sticker Drop's background removal feature new to iOS 16.
Day One Journal: Private Diary
Look back and think forward on each new day.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Motivation - Daily quotes
Who doesn’t need a daily dose of inspiration?
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
one sec — better screen time
Stay away from frivolous apps with a little breath.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Tracking
Life-logging and collection apps also work great with App Shortcuts, letting you take advantage of digital tools to keep track of everything much better — these unique apps are great at doing one thing very well.
Classifier: Collection Tracker
Track and organize anything you desire.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
MusicHarbor - Track New Music
Stay on top of everything new coming out.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Book Tracker: Bookshelf log
Never forget a story you want to read.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Tally • Quick Counter
Count anything with just a few taps.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Location
Whether you're out of the house or planning a trip, App Shortcuts make it easy to take advantage of your travel or weather apps without setting up shortcuts in advance.
Whiz: Plan, Track, Go
Make a plan and get yourself there.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Magica - Mileage Tracker
Log exactly how you got from point A to point B.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Tide Guide: Charts & Tables
Track the way the waves are changing.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Waterspeed Track Kayak Paddle
Keep your eye on the water spedometer.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Planning
Whether you're trying to figure out you're schedule, making it through your day, or keeping track of important work, there's a variety of App Shortcuts you can take advantage of right away with iOS 16.
Calendar by Fantastical
The right calendar at the right time.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Timelines Time Tracking
Keep track of where the time goes.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Tasks: To Do Lists & Planner
Planning done the way you want it.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Doneit: Kanban Board, To Do
Get it, track it, do it, done it.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
aTimeLogger Pro Time Tracker
Don’t waste time tracking on the clock.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Flexishift Work Hours & Pay
Clock in, clock out, and get paid.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Pomodoro Timer - Focused Work
Stay in the zone and out of your own head.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Tiny Timer: Focus, Study, Work
Give yourself a small corner to focus on.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Note-taking
When you need to capture unstructured information, there's not better place than your notes apps — this category has already jumped on App Shortcuts and let you interact with your notes via Siri's new capabilities.
Agenda.
Organize your notes based on when you need them.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Flashtex - Spaced Repetition
Learn things with flashcards — the digital way.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Listy · Beautiful lists
Jot down anything you need to remember.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard
Keep track of the important details.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Utilities
The best tools are the ones you have on you, and triggering all the functions from your utility apps works very well from Siri too — check out these tools that you can automate with your assistant:
Signals for HomeKit
Flash your HomeKit lights as a beacon to others.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Noir - Dark Mode for Safari
Save your eyes with dark mode on any site.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
NFC・QR Code・Document Scanner
Interact with the world around you.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Scanner Mini – Scan PDF & Fax
Make a copy of your most important hard copy.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Scanner Pro-OCR Scanning & Fax
How to live the paperless lifestyle
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Finances
Staying on top of money and purchases is important, and App Shortcuts make that process a bit easier — now you can just ask Siri to give you a tip.
CardPointers for Credit Cards
Get your free money back from credit card companies.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Accountit: Budget Tracker
Stay on top of where all the money goes.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Recur - Subscription Manager
Keep track of those pesky subscriptions piling up.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Parcel - Delivery Tracking
Keep your eye on the delivery guy.
Download from: App Store (opens in new tab)
Your Siri just got an upgrade
As you can see from the list, a wide variety of apps have taken advantage of App Shortcuts — there's a lot of opportunity for users to interact with their apps via Siri now, and these apps are on the forefront of that experience.
Once you've played around with these app's App Shortcuts, makes sure to look in the Shortcuts app for more actions that they offer as well — you can build even more powerful tools by turning them into custom shortcuts.
Make sure to check out all the actions that are new to Shortcuts in iOS 16 as well — there's a lot to play around with.
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Matthew Cassinelli is a writer, podcaster, video producer, and Shortcuts creator. After working on the Workflow app before it was acquired by Apple and turned into Shortcuts, Matthew now shares about how to use Shortcuts and how to get things done with Apple technology.
On his personal website MatthewCassinelli.com, Matthew has shared hundreds & hundreds of shortcuts that anyone can download, plus runs a membership program for more advanced Shortcuts users. He also publishes a weekly newsletter called “What’s New in Shortcuts.”
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