KNIPEX vs TBConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find the right pliers
- Access entire product range
- View product details
- Save favorites to wish list
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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
TBConnect
This app streamlines the measurement process by digitally capturing and organizing data from a compatible laser measuring device. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, allowing users to document measurements efficiently on their smartphone.
- Capture measurements digitally
- Organize measurement data
- Companion to laser measuring device
- Eliminates manual note-taking
- Smartphone integration
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The ToughBuilt Connect mobile app is the perfect companion to the ToughBuilt 165’ Laser Measuring Device. You no longer have to juggle the laser device, notepad and pencil and your smartphone. Instead, let the app capture and document your measurements in an organized fashion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KNIPEX at 100% against TBConnect's 0%. KNIPEX also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KNIPEX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KNIPEX has 147 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KNIPEX's written reviews are positive against 0% of TBConnect's.
KNIPEX ships an update every 3 months, TBConnect every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KNIPEX | TBConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (147 ratings) — better | 1.6 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KNIPEX | ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. |
Customer experience
KNIPEX
TBConnect
Bugs and 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
TBConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KNIPEX
No in-app purchases
TBConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KNIPEX free?
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