# Milwaukee® ONE vs Mac Tools Smart Tools

Milwaukee® ONE and Mac Tools Smart Tools both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 25% of Mac Tools Smart Tools's. Milwaukee® ONE also leads on ratings volume (7.7K vs 66) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Mac Tools Smart Tools's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Milwaukee® ONE against 4.6 for Mac Tools Smart Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Milwaukee® ONE has 7.7K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 25% of Mac Tools Smart Tools's.

Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, Mac Tools Smart Tools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Milwaukee® ONE | Mac Tools Smart Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192/reviews) | [4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-tools-smart-tools/id1438193376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MilwaukeeTool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027101355) | [Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414050137) |

## What reviewers say

### Milwaukee® ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192)

This digital platform helps manage tools and equipment by providing an inventory program and tracking capabilities. It allows users to log purchase information, set service reminders, and track tool locations to prevent theft and tampering.

**Highlights:** Digital tool inventory, Track tool location, Service reminders, Employee tool assignment, Remote tool lockout, Team management with permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps keep track of tools
- 🔒 Ability to disable stolen tools
- 📝 Organizes tool inventory
- 🛠️ Customizable tool settings
- 💳 Tracks purchase info and warranties

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app freezes
- 🔍 Limited Bluetooth range for tracking
- 🔋 Battery drain on Tick devices
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive Tick devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory data loss after updates
- Inability to exit 'maintenance mode'
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Difficulty adding new tools to inventory

**Requested features**

- Print or export tool inventory
- Automatic tool check-in/out system
- Geofencing and alerts for tool movement
- Integration with other tool brands
- Larger Bluetooth/GPS tracking range


### Mac Tools Smart Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-tools-smart-tools/id1438193376)

This app allows users to precisely control and manage their smart torque wrenches. Set target torque, create custom tightening sequences, and record measurements for audit. Generate reports and track wrench calibration for improved efficiency and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Set target torque values, Create and save torque sequences, Record and export torque measurements, Track wrench calibration dates, Support for multiple torque units, Angle measurement capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Milwaukee® ONE free?

Milwaukee® ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mac Tools Smart Tools free?

Mac Tools Smart Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Milwaukee® ONE or Mac Tools Smart Tools?

Milwaukee® ONE and Mac Tools Smart Tools are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.7K and 66 ratings respectively.

### Do Milwaukee® ONE or Mac Tools Smart Tools have ads?

Neither Milwaukee® ONE nor Mac Tools Smart Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Milwaukee® ONE or Mac Tools Smart Tools?

Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, and Mac Tools Smart Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Milwaukee® ONE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mac Tools Smart Tools on August 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*