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Build an Open Multiple Apps Shortcut for iPhone

Every morning or work session starts the same way: open email, open Slack, open your notes app, open your calendar. Doing this one by one wastes two minutes and fragments your attention before you've even started. An open multiple apps shortcut for iPhone sequences all of those launches into a single tap, so your digital workspace is ready the moment you sit down.

How this multi-app launch shortcut works

The shortcut opens each app in your defined sequence with a short pause between launches. You can pair it with a focus mode activation, a notification summarising your day, or a music trigger so your entire environment — digital and auditory — is configured in one tap. Adjust the app order and the pause duration to match your personal rhythm.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe your shortcut (e.g., 'Open Mail, Slack, and Notes in sequence when I start work').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the multi-app launcher.

3

Tap the 'Install' button to add it directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

Instant workspace setup

Go from locked screen to fully configured work environment in seconds rather than minutes.

Consistent routine

The same apps open in the same order every time, reducing decision fatigue first thing in the morning.

Pairs with Focus modes

Combine with a Work or Personal focus profile so notifications adjust at the same moment your apps open.

Ready to build this?

Build this shortcut in seconds.

Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.

Build this shortcut free

Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Installs in one tap.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Build an Open Multiple Apps Shortcut shortcut free?

Yes. You can build and install this shortcut using Turin's free tier. No subscription, no App Store download required — just describe what you want and tap install.

Which iPhone, iPad, and Mac models does this shortcut support?

This shortcut works on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 / macOS Ventura or later. Install it directly from Safari in one tap.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

No. Once installed the shortcut runs entirely on-device using Apple's built-in Shortcuts app. An internet connection is only needed during the initial build and install step.

Can I customise this shortcut after installing it?

Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.