# TOOLTRIBE PRO vs Tool Cache

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TOOLTRIBE PRO at 9 against Tool Cache's 1. Tool Cache's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOOLTRIBE PRO sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Tool Cache sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TOOLTRIBE PRO against 5.0 for Tool Cache. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOOLTRIBE PRO has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TOOLTRIBE PRO ships an update fortnightly, Tool Cache every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOOLTRIBE PRO | Tool Cache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltribe-pro/id1611913207/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-cache-smart-tool-and-job/id6751649410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOOLTRIBE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424225954) | [Austin Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822061045) |

## What reviewers say

### TOOLTRIBE PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltribe-pro/id1611913207)

Easily track construction tools, equipment, and consumables with a visual, photo-based system. Scan serial numbers or barcodes to manage inventory, monitor transfers, and gain real-time visibility into tool location and condition. Save money and reduce search time with this intuitive platform.

**Highlights:** Visual inventory browsing, Barcode and QR code scanning, Real-time cloud-based tracking, Tool transfer logging with photos, Search by category, crew, or project, Unlimited tool and asset tracking, In-field transfers between employees

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Users | $29.99 | per month |
| 5 Users | $49.99 | per month |
| 10 Users | $99.99 | per month |
| 15 Users | $149.99 | per month |
| 20 Users | $199.99 | per month |
| 25 Users | $249.99 | per month |
| 30 Users | $299.99 | per month |
| 35 Users | $349.99 | per month |
| 40 Users | $399.99 | per month |
| 45 Users | $449.99 | per month |
| 50 Users | $499.99 | per month |


### Tool Cache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-cache-smart-tool-and-job/id6751649410)

This app helps contractors and DIYers manage their tools and equipment with serial number tracking, location-based organization, and job planning. It provides detailed inventory reports and cloud backup for peace of mind against loss and for insurance purposes.

**Highlights:** Serial number tracking, Location-based organization, Job and project planning, Warranty and service tracking, Inventory reports and exports, Cloud backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contractor Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| ToolCache Team | $59.00 | per month |
| Contractor Pro (Yearly) | $149.00 | per year |
| ToolCache Team (Yearly) | $590.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOOLTRIBE PRO free?

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

### Is Tool Cache free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TOOLTRIBE PRO or Tool Cache?

TOOLTRIBE PRO and Tool Cache are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TOOLTRIBE PRO or Tool Cache have ads?

Neither TOOLTRIBE PRO nor Tool Cache shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOOLTRIBE PRO or Tool Cache?

TOOLTRIBE PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Tool Cache every 3 weeks. Most recently, TOOLTRIBE PRO was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tool Cache on October 13, 2026.

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