Comparison

Smart Tools vs Volume Zone

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

Volume Zone

Features
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Volume Zone automatically adjusts your media volume based on where you are. Set it up once, and your phone takes care of itself. How it works Create a zone for any location — home, work, the gym, a library. Assign a volume level and notification tone to each zone. When you arrive, Volume Zone silently applies your settings. When you leave, it restores your defaults. Why you'll love it No more blasting music when you walk into the office. No more missing calls because you forgot to turn the volume back up at home. Volume Zone handles all of it in the background, without you lifting a finger. Features Set a custom media volume for any location Choose a notification sound per zone Visual map picker with address search, just tap to place a pin Adjustable geofence radius (50–500m) to suit each location Instant status on the home screen showing your active zone Runs silently in the background using iOS location services Unlock unlimited zones with a one-time Pro upgrade Free tier includes Home and Work zones — the two locations most people need most. Pro unlock Add as many zones as you like with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

Smart Tools4 screens
Volume Zone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Volume Zone at none against Smart Tools's shown. Volume Zone also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Smart Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Volume Zone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Tools ships an update every 3 months, Volume Zone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Tools versus Volume Zone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ToolsVolume Zone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (322 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings322 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatjaz MaroltLV-223 PTY LTD

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

Volume Zone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Tools

One-time1
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
1 purchases

Volume Zone

One-time1
  • Unlimited Locations$4.99

Questions

Is Smart Tools free?
Smart Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Volume Zone free?
Volume Zone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Tools or Volume Zone have ads?
Smart Tools shows ads; Volume Zone does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Tools or Volume Zone?
Smart Tools ships an update every 3 months, and Volume Zone every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Tools was updated on October 20, 2026 and Volume Zone on October 28, 2026.

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