# Mac Tools Smart Tools vs Bobcat® MaxControl

The clearest difference is rating: Mac Tools Smart Tools at 4.6 against Bobcat® MaxControl's 3.6. Mac Tools Smart Tools also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 21) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Bobcat® MaxControl's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mac Tools Smart Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Mac Tools Smart Tools's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bobcat® MaxControl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mac Tools Smart Tools | Bobcat® MaxControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-tools-smart-tools/id1438193376/reviews)** | [3.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobcat-maxcontrol/id1482965967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414050137) | [Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452166053) |

## What reviewers say

### Mac Tools Smart Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-tools-smart-tools/id1438193376)

This app allows users to precisely control and manage their smart torque wrenches. Set target torque, create custom tightening sequences, and record measurements for audit. Generate reports and track wrench calibration for improved efficiency and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Set target torque values, Create and save torque sequences, Record and export torque measurements, Track wrench calibration dates, Support for multiple torque units, Angle measurement capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bobcat® MaxControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobcat-maxcontrol/id1482965967)

Control Bobcat machinery remotely from your iOS device. This app acts as an extra set of hands, allowing a single operator to manage equipment and attachments, reducing the need for multiple personnel on short jobs and minimizing trips in and out of the cab.

**Highlights:** Remote operation of Bobcat equipment, Control machine functions and attachments, Operate from outside the cab, Enables single-operator jobs, Selectable machine control, Easy installation via dealership

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mac Tools Smart Tools free?

Mac Tools Smart Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bobcat® MaxControl free?

Bobcat® MaxControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mac Tools Smart Tools or Bobcat® MaxControl?

Mac Tools Smart Tools is rated higher. Mac Tools Smart Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Bobcat® MaxControl averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Mac Tools Smart Tools or Bobcat® MaxControl have ads?

Neither Mac Tools Smart Tools nor Bobcat® MaxControl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mac Tools Smart Tools or Bobcat® MaxControl?

Mac Tools Smart Tools ships an update every 2 months, and Bobcat® MaxControl every 2 months. Most recently, Mac Tools Smart Tools was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bobcat® MaxControl on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
