# Redbox vs ToolCat

The clearest difference is rating: ToolCat at 5.0 against Redbox's 3.7. ToolCat also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Redbox's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Redbox sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and ToolCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToolCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redbox has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Redbox ships an update every 3 weeks, ToolCat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Redbox | ToolCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbox/id1473577627/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolcat-useful-toolbox/id6475874471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [忠 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/403988802) | [乐彬 梅](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390979358) |

## What reviewers say

### Redbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbox/id1473577627)

A collection of practical tools for mobile phones, including app launching, photo editing, reminders, and contact search. Some features are automatically unlocked, with a chance to unlock others for free.

**Highlights:** Launch third-party apps by swipe action, Cut panorama photos to thumbnail, Use screenshots as to-do lists, Find contacts with letter initials, Recurring task reminders, Voice announcement every hour, Color comparison for light/dark modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Screenshot  Reminder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Next day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock  Quick Contacts Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock on time ring | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SF Symbols | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock tap roulette | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock muscle launch | $1.99 | one-time |


### ToolCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolcat-useful-toolbox/id6475874471)

This utility app offers over 50 practical tools for daily tasks, from code scanning and QR code generation to image manipulation and calculators. It aims to enhance efficiency and provide quick solutions for everyday problems without any advertisements.

**Highlights:** Code Scanner, QR Code Generator, Image Color Extraction, Progress Tracker, Minimalist To-Do List, GIF Generator, Text Recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToolCat Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ToolCat Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro - Full Price | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redbox free?

Redbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ToolCat free?

ToolCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Redbox or ToolCat?

ToolCat is rated higher. Redbox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ToolCat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Redbox or ToolCat have ads?

Neither Redbox nor ToolCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Redbox or ToolCat?

Redbox ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToolCat every 8 days. Most recently, Redbox was updated on September 30, 2026 and ToolCat on October 3, 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.*