Data Jar vs. Toolbox Pro for variables?

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Hi all. Data Jar and Toolbox Pro can both store variables, including fairly complex dictionaries / JSON constructs.

I have both apps. Does anyone have strong feelings about using one or the other?

(Aside: Choosing between two powerful tools — what a nice problem to have!)

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Both are awesome tools, but for variables, I always Data Jar. Unfortunately, at the moment, Data Jar is broken in i*OS 14 (public beta). @simonbs has created a workaround in a TestFlight beta, but that is also having issues. Here is a Tweet from datajarapp a couple of days ago.

I really hope it gets fixed by Apple as it is such a useful app and I have a lot of Shortcuts that use it.

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I say Data Jar. You can store stuff that’s not just text.

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Ugh. I was trying it and attempted to write to variables keep timing out (but the writing happens anyway). I’m using the TestFlight version, but on iOS 13

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Seems like iOS Dev beta 3 hasn’t fixed it either:

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@tf2 A new beta for Data Jar has just been released and it seems to be back up and running now. Thanks @simonbs :+1:. Awesome app and great customer support.

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Works great for me! Thanks, @simonbs!

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