Comparison

Smart Tools vs Cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Tools

This comprehensive utility app provides 31 essential tools and gauges, leveraging your device's sensors. It includes measurement tools, a light, a magnifier, and various sensors for construction, carpentry, and everyday use.

Highlights
  • 31 carpenter, construction, and gauge tools
  • Bubble level and laser level
  • Stud finder and dB meter
  • Ruler, protractor, and magnifier
  • Speed gun and distance meter
  • Unit converter and code reader
Features
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Meet the largest iOS toolbox kit with 31 carpenter, construction and other tools and gauges like bubble level (spirit level), laser level, stud finder, dB meter, protractor (angle meter)... Use device's in-built sensors in all in one toolbox app, handy like a Swiss army knife. Carpenter and construction toolbox: Ruler; Bubble level (Spirit level); Laser level; Light: Manual torch light, strobe light, light show; Protractor (angle meter) with plumb bob; Magnifier. Gauges toolbox: dB meter with frequency spectrum; Distance and height meter; Speed gun (speed meter); Stopwatch; Metal detector (stud finder); Vibration meter; Luminosity meter; Color sensor; Cardiograph (heart rate meter); Speedometer. Other handy tool kit: Unit converter: Also includes currency converter; Code reader: QR code and bar code; Accelerometer; Night vision; Dog whistle; Metronome; Pitch tuner; Counter; Random generator; Pedometer; Body mass index; Period tracker; Translator. Free kit with advertisement, optional removal with paid upgrade.

About

Cloud

Features
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Приложение позволяет: - Просматривать созданные в системе Cloud-Control мнемосхемы - Отслеживать текущие статусы работы оборудования и значения основных параметров на мнемосхеме объекта - Управлять уставками и режимами работы оборудования, вынесенными на мнемосхему - Осуществлять мониторинг актуального состояния устройств на объектах - Своевременно получать извещения о нештатных ситуациях в журнале аварий и через push-уведомления

Screenshots

Smart Tools4 screens
Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud at none against Smart Tools's 1. Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Tools ships an update every 3 months, Cloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Tools versus Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ToolsCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (314 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings314 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatjaz MaroltAlexander Grigoriev

Bugs and requests

Smart Tools

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on startup with advertising splash screen
  • Metronome causes app to force close
  • Night vision not working properly
  • Translator feature not functioning
  • Conversion tools not working
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  • Cardiograph readings inaccurate without finger on camera
  • Body fat measurement tool returns to settings
  • Mirror feature disappeared
  • Settings menu crashes on iPad
  • Some tools don't light up or display correctly
  • Currency conversion data outdated

Requested features

14 requests
  • Dark mode matching system settings
  • Calculator tool
  • Compass feature
  • Stud finder functionality
  • Temperature conversion
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  • Smaller volume units (teaspoons, tablespoons)
  • Speedometer in miles per hour (MPH)
  • Mirror tool restoration
  • Proximity warning with audible alarm
  • Screenshot and share functionality
  • Notes tool
  • Customizable tool order/sorting
  • Better UI redesign
  • Landscape mode support

Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Tools

One-time1
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
None

Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Tools free?
Smart Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud free?
Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Tools or Cloud have ads?
Smart Tools shows ads; Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Tools or Cloud?
Smart Tools ships an update every 3 months, and Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Tools was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cloud on May 19, 2026.

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