Comparison

Breaker Box vs Tool Locker

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

Head to head
About

Breaker Box

Easily create custom electrical panel legends. Label phases with colors, tandem breakers, and 3-pole breakers. Print legends in exact sizes for sleeves or door taping.

Highlights
  • Create custom panel legends
  • Label phases with color
  • Support for tandem breakers
  • Support for 3-pole breakers
  • Print legends in exact sizes
  • Print for sleeves or door taping
Features
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Stop guessing which breaker controls what. Whether you're a homeowner mapping a single panel or an electrician documenting multiple buildings, Breaker Box gives you a complete directory for every circuit — and lets you print a professional legend to match. LABEL EVERY CIRCUIT Assign notes, rooms, and fixtures to each breaker. Tandem splits, multi-pole circuits, GFCI outlets, and HACR systems all supported. Track wire gauge and size. Use custom phase colors for 1-, 2-, and 3-phase panels. ORGANIZE BY ROOM Link circuits to the rooms and fixtures they control — so you always know which breaker to flip, in seconds. PDF LEGENDS Export to PDF, sized to fit a panel sleeve or tape to the door. Adjust font scale per label for a professional result. MULTI-PANEL SUPPORT Manage multiple panels across one or more properties. Link breakers to sub-panels. PRO FEATURES • Unlimited panels • PDF export with custom print sizes • Cloud sync across all your devices • Custom fixture types and unlimited rooms • Import and export for client handoffs and device transfers BACKUP & RESTORE Automatic backups and cloud management keep your data safe. Every circuit, documented.

About

Tool Locker

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TOOL LOCKER - MANAGE, SHARE AND PROTECT YOUR TOOLS Keep your tools organised and secure with Tool Locker, the ultimate inventory app for tradespeople, DIYers and teams. Whether you're managing your own collection or sharing equipment with others, Toollocker makes it effortless to add, track and transfer tools - all in one place. KEY FEATURES ADD AND ORGANISE TOOLS Quickly add multiple tools with names, details and photos. Keep your entire collection neatly catalogued and accessible from any device. MARK TOOL STATUS Stay on top of your equipment by marking tools as: Ok - safely stored and ready to use On Loan - currently borrowed by someone Lost or Stolen - flagged for awareness and record keeping SCAN SERIAL NUMBERS Easily record serial numbers using your phone's camera. Keep a reliable record for proof of ownership and quick identification. TRANSFER TOOLS BETWEEN USERS Send or receive tools securely with other Toollocker users. Transfers are simple, transparent and always tracked - so everyone knows who has what. CLOUD SYNC AND DATA SAFETY Your tool records are safely stored in the cloud so you never lose track of your inventory - even if your device is lost or replaced. PERFECT FOR - Tradespeople managing shared equipment - Small teams or workshops tracking inventory - DIYers keeping personal tools organised Take control of your tools today with Toollocker - your smart, simple way to manage, share and protect every item in your kit. Terms and Conditions: https://toollocker.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-tool-locker-limited/

Screenshots

Breaker Box4 screens
Tool Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Breaker Box and Tool Locker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Breaker Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tool Locker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Breaker Box versus Tool Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaker BoxTool Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett PappasTool locker limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Breaker Box

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro License$9.99
1 purchases

Tool Locker

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Breaker Box free?
Breaker Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tool Locker free?
Tool Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breaker Box or Tool Locker have ads?
Neither Breaker Box nor Tool Locker shows ads.

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