Comparison

FACOM Smart Tools vs KNIPEX

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

Head to head
About

FACOM Smart Tools

This app allows precise control of smart torque wrenches, enabling quick target torque setting, error reduction, and measurement recording for audits. It supports multiple units and angle measurements, with features for creating and saving complex tightening sequences.

Highlights
  • Set target torque values
  • Create and save complex tightening sequences
  • Record and export torque measurement data
  • Support for multiple units (N.m, kg.cm, lbf.ft, lbf.in)
  • Angle measurement capabilities
  • Wrench click count and calibration tracking
Features
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Faster, Easier, More Precise. With the Facom App, take control of your Smart Torque wrench and set quickly target torque, help reduce errors, and record measurement for audit. Set values, recall favorites, and generate reports. Supports multi units N.m, kg.cm, lbf.ft and lbf.in as well as angle measurement. Quick Torque: - Easily set target torque as absolute values - Removing the need to read mechanical scales - Improve setup speed and reduce errors. Torque Sequence - Allows you to create and save complex sequences, - Single-pass sequences allows you to tighten each bolt to max specs in one go. - Multiple-pass sequences allows you to tighten each bolt in a multi-stage - The wrench will auto advance during the task once you have reached your target, saving time. Torque History - Create, export, and wirelessly share reporting of torque values for audit. - View completed Torque Activities - View Achieved Torque Target: Overtorque, Undertorque, or Within Range - View Achieved Angle: Exceeded or Within Range Wrench Management Tools - Click count towards calibration as determined by standards - Calibration date for the wrench from date of first pair

About

KNIPEX

Easily locate the perfect pliers from an extensive catalog. Browse product details, save preferred items to a personal wish list, and ensure you always have the right tool for the job.

Highlights
  • Find the right pliers
  • Access entire product range
  • View product details
  • Save favorites to wish list
Features
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With the KNIPEX app you can always find the right pliers for you. Get access to the entire KNIPEX range, find out about our products and save your favorites on your personal wish list.a

Screenshots

FACOM Smart Tools3 screens
KNIPEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: KNIPEX at 131 against FACOM Smart Tools's 2. FACOM Smart Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FACOM Smart Tools against 4.9 for KNIPEX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KNIPEX has 131 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FACOM Smart Tools ships an update every 2 months, KNIPEX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FACOM Smart Tools versus KNIPEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFACOM Smart ToolsKNIPEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanley Black & Decker, Inc.KNIPEX

Customer experience

FACOM Smart Tools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KNIPEX

All ratings131 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FACOM Smart Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KNIPEX

Requested features

4 requests
  • Video demonstrations for each tool
  • Ability to compare multiple products
  • Direct in-app purchasing
  • More applications listed in search filters

In-app purchases

None

FACOM Smart Tools

No in-app purchases

None

KNIPEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FACOM Smart Tools free?
FACOM Smart Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KNIPEX free?
KNIPEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FACOM Smart Tools or KNIPEX?
FACOM Smart Tools is rated higher. FACOM Smart Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KNIPEX averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.
Do FACOM Smart Tools or KNIPEX have ads?
Neither FACOM Smart Tools nor KNIPEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FACOM Smart Tools or KNIPEX?
FACOM Smart Tools ships an update every 2 months, and KNIPEX every 3 months. Most recently, FACOM Smart Tools was updated on September 21, 2026 and KNIPEX on September 29, 2026.

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