Check top free apps
Gets 25 items from Apple’s RSS feed for top free apps, asks you to pick from the list, and opens one.
Actions
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Show Web Page
Shows the web URL passed into he action in a Safari View Controller, allowing you to view the web page without switching apps. Includes a toggle to enter Safari Reader mode if it’s available for the given web page.
More From This Folder
Open App Store search
Opens the App Store Search page where you can look for games and apps or see curated categories.
Check my app subscriptions
Open the Subscriptions page of the App Store where you can manage recurring purchases for your apps.
Check App Store purchases
Opens the “Report A Problem” page on Apple’s website where you can see your list of purchases.
Download app list
Asks you to input a list of app names, then iterates through the list searching for resulting, presenting them to you, and opening the app in the App Store so you can download it before returning to Shortcuts to continue.
Open my Account on the App Store
Opens the Account page of the App Store app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Grab release notes
Searches the App Store for an app of your choice, then exports the Release Notes (and date) as rich text.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Check%20top%20free%20apps
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Check%20top%20free%20apps
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Check top free apps”
end tell
More From The Library
Add calendar series
Build out a series of calendar events for any TV show that comes out on a weekly basis.
Add note for parked car
Prompts you to enter a text note for your Parked Car spot to leave a reference for later.
Toggle Control Center
Activates or deactivates Control Center (depending on its current status) – works best with Siri.
Open SpeedTest TV
Opens the SpeedTest app for Apple TV which lets you check your internet’s upload and download speeds.
Turn Personal Hotspot on
Activates the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone so other devices can connect using your cellular data.
Open the Perplexity API reference
Opens the Perplexity API website to the API reference, starting with Chat Completions, you can test your commands against the API and see what’s working.
Get way deeper into Shortcuts – become a member.
Browse more
Shortcuts Membership
Enhance your experience with bonus shortcuts, folder bundles, and exclusive perks.
Action Directory
Discover endless possibilities by combining the building blocks for Shortcuts.