Toolbox vs Built Simple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toolbox
This app provides a suite of essential calculation and measurement tools for tradespeople. It includes solvers for common construction tasks like decking and roofing, alongside digital tools like augmented reality measuring and a spirit level. Designed by a builder, it aims to speed up job completion.
- Construction Solvers
- Augmented Reality Measuring
- Digital Spirit Level
- Angle Gauge
- Roofing Estimator
- Concrete & Tile Quantities
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Keep practical building calculators and measuring tools together in Toolbox. Work in metric or imperial units with labelled inputs, original reference diagrams and clear calculation results. CALCULATORS • Square-up and triangle calculations • Decking, balustrades and stairs • Concrete volume and material estimates • Tile quantities and running measurements • Roofing calculations MEASURING TOOLS • Camera-based 3D Measure on supported devices • Sliding bevel • Angle gauge and spirit level Save useful calculations and share results. Choose a light, dark or system appearance, and find the original tools in a clear native menu. Small contextual banner ads may appear outside the tool controls. Remove banner ads with an optional one-time Remove Ads purchase. Restore Purchases in More restores existing purchases. No subscription or app account is required.
Built Simple
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BuiltSimple is designed to help small construction firms manage projects, teams, and tight deadlines, without the stress. Our AI-powered construction management software streamlines task assignments, automates reminders, and ensures accountability with role-based project access. Stay on track, reduce costly delays, and compete with the big players, all from one cloud-based platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Built Simple at none against Toolbox's 1. Built Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Built Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.
Toolbox ships an update every 5 months, Built Simple every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toolbox | Built Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wahlu Labs Pty Ltd | builtsimple |
In-app purchases
Toolbox
- Removal of Ads$0.99
Built Simple
No in-app purchases
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