Comparison

TOOLTRIBE PRO vs ToolVault

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

ToolVault

Features
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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.

Screenshots

TOOLTRIBE PRO4 screens
ToolVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ToolVault at every 6 days against TOOLTRIBE PRO's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TOOLTRIBE PRO sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and ToolVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOOLTRIBE PRO ships an update fortnightly, ToolVault every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TOOLTRIBE PRO versus ToolVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOOLTRIBE PROToolVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOOLTRIBE, LLCDale Townsend

In-app purchases

11 purchases

TOOLTRIBE PRO

Subscriptions11
  • 3 Users1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • 5 Users1 Month trial$49.991 Month
  • 10 Users1 Month trial$99.991 Month
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  • 15 Users1 Month trial$149.991 Month
  • 20 Users1 Month trial$199.991 Month
  • 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
1 purchases

ToolVault

One-time1
  • ToolVault Pro$4.99

Questions

Is TOOLTRIBE PRO free?
TOOLTRIBE PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToolVault free?
ToolVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TOOLTRIBE PRO or ToolVault have ads?
Neither TOOLTRIBE PRO nor ToolVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOOLTRIBE PRO or ToolVault?
TOOLTRIBE PRO ships an update fortnightly, and ToolVault every 6 days. Most recently, TOOLTRIBE PRO was updated on September 19, 2026 and ToolVault on September 12, 2026.

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