Shortify
Shortify is an AI tool that summarizes articles, YouTube videos, blogs, and any other type of content users come across while browsing the ...
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What is Shortify?
Shortify is a productivity tool that summarizes any content you read, including YouTube videos, articles, PDFs, blogs, documents, and more. It works seamlessly across all your apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iPod touch by simply tapping the Share button and selecting Shortify. The tool is designed to save you time by delivering quick summaries of content that would otherwise take minutes or hours to consume fully.
Key features include the ability to get even shorter summaries if needed, share your
Shortify pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
You get 100 Shorts for free, then you pay for what you use. In-App Purchases include: 10 Shorts at 4,99 lei, 100 Shorts at 29,99 lei, 1000 Shorts at 49,99 lei, and 10000 Shorts at 299,99 lei. There's also a signup bonus of 100 Free Shorts. With 1000 Shorts at a reading speed of 238 wpm, you get about 72 hours of your life back for the cost of 2 coffees. The app itself is Free to download.
Shortify pros
- Summarizes YouTube videos including 15-minute clips
- Works in all apps via Share button integration
- Summarizes PDFs, blogs, documents, and articles
- Skips ads and cluttered plugins on websites
- No account signup required
- No personal data collected
- No third-party trackers or ads
- Share your Shorts with others
- View time-saved statistics
- Get even shorter summaries on demand
- Free tier with 100 Shorts included
- Pay only for what you use
- Small app size (11.4 MB)
- Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Saves up to 72 hours with 1000 Shorts
Shortify cons
- Only 100 Shorts free (limited free tier)
- Pay-per-use model (no unlimited subscription)
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later (older devices unsupported)
- No web version (app-only on iOS/macOS)
- No Android support mentioned
- No API access for developers
- Limited to Apple ecosystem devices
- No dark mode mentioned
Frequently asked questions about Shortify
What does Shortify summarize?
Shortify summarizes anything you read, including YouTube videos, articles, PDFs, blogs, documents, and more. It handles 15-minute YouTube videos from friends, blog posts with too much history, and helps you get the gist of articles before committing to reading them.
How do I use Shortify?
Open your favorite app or site, tap the Share button, and tap Shortify. This works across all your apps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The summary appears instantly after you select it from the Share menu.
Is there a free version?
Yes, you get 100 Shorts for free plus a signup bonus of 100 Free Shorts. After that, you pay for what you use with in-app purchase options ranging from 10 Shorts to 10000 Shorts.
What devices does Shortify support?
Shortify works on iPhone (iOS 15.0+), iPad (iPadOS 15.0+), iPod touch (iOS 15.0+), and Mac (macOS 12.0+). It is not available for Android devices.
Does Shortify collect my data?
No, Shortify doesn't collect any personal data, doesn't use third-party trackers, ads, or invasive things. There's no account signup required, so there's nothing to delete.
Can I share my summaries?
Yes, you can share your Shorts with others. This feature lets you send summaries to friends, colleagues, or anyone who might benefit from the condensed content.
Can I make summaries even shorter?
Yes, you can get an even shorter summary if the initial summary is still too long. This gives you flexibility to control how condensed your summary should be.
Does Shortify work with YouTube?
Yes, Shortify summarizes YouTube videos including 15-minute clips from friends. It extracts the key points from video content so you don't need to watch the full video.
What stats does Shortify show?
You can see your stats, like time saved. This helps you track how much time Shortify has saved you by summarizing content instead of reading/watching it fully.
How much time can Shortify save me?
With 1000 Shorts at a reading speed of 238 wpm, you'll get about 72 hours of your life back. This equals the cost of 2 coffees for significant time savings.