TOOLTRIBE PRO vs ToolVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOOLTRIBE PRO
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.
- 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
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Start tracking small tools, equipment, and consumables in 5 minutes or less. With TOOLTRIBE, you can say goodbye to lost tools and wasted time searching for them. - TOOLTRIBE WORKS WITH ANY BRAND OR PRODUCT - NO SENSORS TO ATTACH OR SYNCH WITH - NO ASSET TAGS, CODES OR ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE REQUIRED. (but you can use them if you like) - SCAN SERIAL NUMBERS DIRECTLY OFF THE TOOL, SCAN ANY BAR/QR CODES OR USE YOUR OWN INTERNAL NUMBERING SYSTEM. - UNLIMITED TOOLS / ASSETS - TRY IT FOR FREE The photo-based app is simple and visual, making it easy for field employees to use while keeping everyone in the office on the same page. With real-time tracking of tools to projects and field personnel, you'll have complete visibility and transparency to tool inventory. With TOOLTRIBE, you'll save thousands of dollars in tool costs, eliminate wasted time searching for tools, and allow your employees to search and view all inventory from the field. App Features - Rapidly browse inventory photos to find tools fast - Search by category, crew, project, or tool name - Scan function is compatible with all bar codes and QR codes - Add tools in seconds or upload your current tool list - Track all tool info, including description, serial number, and transfer history - Log service and notes - Transfer photos capture tool condition, date, and time of transfer - Enable in-field transfers between employees if desired - All activity is tracked in real-time on the cloud-based web admin - Live support and onboarding assistance Add all your crew members, projects, and up to 25 tools for free. After 25 tools, Pricing starts at $10 per app user per month. TOOLTRIBE Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ToolVault
Manage your tool inventory, track loans, and monitor who has borrowed items. Organize tools with detailed information, including photos and purchase history. The free version supports up to 10 tools, with an optional Pro upgrade for unlimited features.
- Track tools and borrowers
- Monitor active and overdue loans
- Search and filter inventory
- Add tool photos and details
- Send borrower nudges
- Local JSON backup and import
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ToolVault helps you keep track of the tools you own, where they are, and who has borrowed them. Build a private inventory for your workshop, garage, club, or small team. Add tools with categories, brands, model numbers, locations, purchase details, notes, photos, serial numbers, and warranty dates. When someone borrows a tool, ToolVault keeps the loan history close to the tool and borrower, so you can see what is out, what is due back, and what is overdue. Features: • Track tools, borrowers, active loans, due dates, and loan history • Search and filter your inventory by status, category, brand, and location • See at-a-glance stats for active tools, active loans, overdue loans, collection value, and category distribution • Import selected contacts as borrowers • Add tool photos from your photo library • Send borrower nudges by message or email • Schedule local due-date reminders • Export and import a local JSON backup ToolVault is local-first. There is no account required and no cloud service required. Your inventory is stored on your device. The free version supports up to 10 active tools. ToolVault Pro is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks unlimited tools, tool photos, reminders, borrower nudges, JSON backup export/import, custom categories, warranty tracking, serial-number fields, and Pro themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TOOLTRIBE PRO at 5.0 against ToolVault's 1.0. TOOLTRIBE PRO also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). ToolVault's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). 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. TOOLTRIBE PRO sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month and ToolVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TOOLTRIBE PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. 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, ToolVault every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOOLTRIBE PRO | ToolVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOOLTRIBE, LLC | Dale Townsend |
Customer experience
TOOLTRIBE PRO
ToolVault
In-app purchases
TOOLTRIBE PRO
- 10 Users1 Month trial$99.991 Month
- 15 Users1 Month trial$149.991 Month
- 20 Users1 Month trial$199.991 Month
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- 25 Users1 Month trial$249.991 Month
- 30 Users1 Month trial$299.991 Month
- 35 Users1 Month trial$349.991 Month
- 40 Users1 Month trial$399.991 Month
- 45 Users1 Month trial$449.991 Month
- 50 Users1 Month trial$499.991 Month
ToolVault
- ToolVault Pro$4.99









