Comparison

Smart Tools vs Caliperly

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

Caliperly

Features
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Caliperly is a unit converter designed with precise movement—every detail serves a purpose. THE DIFFERENCE Most converters are calculators with a unit dropdown. Caliperly is a precision instrument. The interface features visual caliper jaws that respond to your touch. Swipe to adjust values and watch the jaws move. It's tactile, intuitive, and unlike anything else on the App Store. FRACTIONS MODE Woodworkers, machinists, and makers: this is for you. Toggle between decimal (5.25) and fractional display (5 ¼). Enter measurements the way your tape measure reads them. Supports 1/16" precision. No more mental math. WIDGET-FIRST Convert without opening the app. Add Caliperly to your home screen or lock screen. Glance at your last conversion or tap to open directly to a specific category. The widget shows the same precision instrument aesthetic as the full app. 10 CATEGORIES - Length — inches, feet, meters, centimeters, millimeters, yards, miles, kilometers - Mass — pounds, ounces, kilograms, grams, stones, tons (US/UK/metric labeled) - Temperature — Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin - Volume — gallons (US/UK labeled), liters, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts - Area — square feet, square meters, acres, hectares - Speed — mph, km/h, knots, m/s - Time — seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks - Data — bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB (binary/decimal toggle) - Pressure — psi, bar, pascal, atmosphere - Energy — joules, calories, BTU, kilowatt-hours DESIGNED WITH INTENT No ads. No clutter. No generic calculator aesthetic. Caliperly draws inspiration from precision instruments—the kind you'd find in a watchmaker's workshop. Brushed metal textures, jewel-red accents, and typography that feels engraved, not printed. FEATURES - Visual caliper jaws that move as you adjust values - Fractions mode with ⅛ and ¼ keys on the keypad - Jog dial—swipe horizontally for fine adjustments - Precision lock—control significant digits - Favorites—save your most-used conversions - History—50 recent conversions - Home screen widgets (small, medium, large) - Lock screen widgets - Copy results with one tap - VoiceOver accessible - Works offline PRO (Optional) Unlock unlimited favorites and five premium instrument themes: Anodized, Graphite, Brushed Steel, Matte Black, and Brass. — Caliperly. It's a caliper, not a calculator.

Screenshots

Smart Tools4 screens
Caliperly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caliperly at none against Smart Tools's 1. Caliperly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Caliperly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Tools versus Caliperly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ToolsCaliperly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (322 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings322 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatjaz MaroltMoshiu Tomonata Knox Ii

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

Caliperly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Tools

One-time1
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
None

Caliperly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Tools free?
Smart Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caliperly free?
Caliperly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Tools or Caliperly have ads?
Smart Tools shows ads; Caliperly does not.

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