Comparison

ToolKK vs ToolCat

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

Head to head
About

ToolKK

An all-in-one online toolbox offering over 1000 free utilities for calculation, conversion, image processing, PDF management, and developer tasks. Most tools run locally for enhanced privacy, providing instant access without installation.

Highlights
  • 1000+ free online utilities
  • Instant access, no installation
  • Local processing for privacy
  • Scientific calculator and converters
  • Image and PDF manipulation tools
  • Developer tools (JSON, Base64, hashing)
  • QR code generator and reader
Features
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ToolKK brings more than 1,000 practical tools into one searchable app. Handle PDFs and images, extract text with OCR, create QR codes, calculate, convert units, use phone sensors, and format developer data without installing a separate app for every small job. SEARCH, FAVORITES, AND RECENT TOOLS Find tools by keyword, save favorites, and return through recent tools. Multiple layouts and custom ordering help you organize your toolbox. PDF AND DOCUMENT TOOLS Merge or split PDFs, delete or extract pages, remove blank pages, resize pages, read files, and manage encryption or permissions. Convert PDFs to common document, image, web, and ebook formats, or turn images and documents into PDFs. File tools run after you choose a file; review the exported result before relying on it. IMAGE, OCR, AND ID PHOTO TOOLS Compress, crop, resize, rotate, combine, watermark, and convert common image formats, or turn images into a PDF. Extract text with OCR, remove backgrounds, create passport or ID photos, pick colors, and convert HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values. CALCULATORS AND CONVERTERS Use scientific, percentage, age, date, loan, compound-interest, ROI, and CAGR calculators. Convert common units, currencies, number bases, Unix timestamps, pixels, and centimeters. Health calculations are provided for general reference only. QR CODES, BARCODES, AND TEXT Create and decode QR codes for websites, text, contacts, and Wi-Fi; add a logo, process codes in batches, and work with common barcodes. Count words and characters, clean or sort text, change letter case, edit Markdown, and compare text. PHONE TOOLS Use a flashlight, on-screen ruler, protractor, compass, coordinates, bubble level, decibel meter, magnifier, mirror, or magnetic field detector. Other tools include a teleprompter, Pomodoro timer, scoreboard, stopwatch, countdown, and flip clock. DEVELOPER AND NETWORK TOOLS Format, validate, or minify JSON; convert XML and YAML; encode or decode Base64, URLs, and Unicode; test regex; and work with timestamps, UUIDs, Cron, JWT, hashes, encryption, text diffs, and HTML escaping. Network utilities include Ping, DNS, WHOIS, IP conversion, and test-data generators. PRINTABLE WORKSHEETS AND LEARNING TOOLS Create tracing sheets, stroke-order and pinyin practice, grids, alphabet and word worksheets, math exercises, Cornell notes, lined paper, and dot-grid paper. AI WRITING, AUDIO, AND VIDEO Rewrite, summarize, or translate text and generate reports or SEO metadata. Audio and video tools cover trimming, merging, reversing, rotating, speed changes, GIF creation, audio editing, text to speech, and M3U8 playback. Availability is shown on each tool page. PRIVACY, PERMISSIONS, AND SYNC ToolKK is available on the web, in the app, and through a mini program. Sign in for account-based favorites, benefits, or supported sync; basic tools that do not require an account remain available without signing in. Most tools process data on your device or within the page. Some rely on a server or external API and may transmit data to provide the feature. Details appear on the relevant page or in the privacy policy. Permissions are requested when you start a related feature. FREE TO START, OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP ToolKK includes many free tools and optional Premium and Pro memberships. Benefits, limits, billing, renewal, and purchase restoration are shown before purchase. IMPORTANT Health, finance, tax, legal, and engineering results are for reference, learning, or estimation only. They are not professional diagnoses, advice, or certified reports. For important decisions, verify official information and consult a qualified professional. Report incorrect formulas, unclear explanations, translation issues, or page errors through Tool Feedback in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.toolkk.com/privacy

About

ToolCat

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
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"Tool Cat" is a collection of practical tools with over 50 useful tools, designed for efficiency, aesthetics, and tool enthusiasts. It aims to facilitate quick handling of various problems encountered in daily life, saving time and enhancing efficiency. NO ADS! Some of the included features: 【Code Scanner】 A commonly used feature in daily life, providing results without blocking security issues like some other apps. 【QR Code Generator】 Customize QR code styles. Supports using images as background, including GIF. 【Image Color Extraction】 Select an image and extract the colors contained within it. 【Important Dates】 Set a date and record how many days are left until that day, or how many days have passed since then. 【Progress Tracker】 Record something that takes a long time but cannot be completed at once. 【Fullscreen Clock】 A full-screen flipping clock. 【Minimalist To-Do List】 A super simple to-do list tool. 【GIF Generator】 Converting images, videos and Live Photos to GIFs. 【Image Splitter】 Split one image into multiple blocks based on built-in styles or custom row and column numbers. 【Scrolling Text】 Make text scroll on the screen, suitable for various scenarios such as concerts, advertising boards, and confessions. 【Remove Photo Privacy】 Remove the privacy information from photos taken with your phone. 【Coordinate Conversion】 Convert latitude or longitude to degrees, minutes, and seconds, or convert degrees, minutes, and seconds to latitude and longitude. 【Text Recognition】 Take a photo or choose one from the album to recognize the text on it, and then you can directly copy it. 【Reaction Speed Test】 You can use it as a little game to test your reaction speed. 【Special Symbols】 Collected many special symbols and characters, you can click to copy directly. 【BMI Calculator】 Body Mass Index (BMI). 【Life Progress Calculator】 Life is short, come and calculate. 【URL Parser】 Accurately parse URLs and easily retrieve information. 【Web Page Screenshot】 Enter a URL, snap! Generate a high-definition screenshot of the entire web page. 【List of Country Capitals】 List all the countries in the world. 【Image Resizer】 Adjust the size and quality of images to reduce their file size. 【Mortgage Calculator】 Calculate the interest and repayment plan for loans. 【Make a Decision】 Not sure which one to choose? Try making a decision~ 【Year Progress】 Displays what percentage of the year has passed, how many days are left. 【Check-in Book】 Record every habitual thing you do. 【Image Stitching】 Stitch multiple images vertically or horizontally to create a long image. 【Timeline】 Life is a long timeline. 【Exchange Rate】 If you have any other features you want? Welcome to submit in the app~ 【Tool Cat Pro】 Tool Cat Pro is a paid subscription service (also provides a lifetime buyout option). Subscribing to this service allows you to use all features without restrictions during the subscription period, including all future added features. This service currently supports subscription at $0.99/month and $3.99/year. During the promotion period, it may be offered at a discounted price or provide a free trial, which cannot be canceled after the trial. Subscription-related details for this service: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase or at the end of the free trial period • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal fees will be deducted within 24 hours before the end of the current period • After subscribing to this service, you can manage subscription renewal and other operations through the "Subscription" entry provided in the account settings of the App Store • During the free trial period, any unused days will be confiscated upon the user's purchase of this service Terms of use: https://app.meilb.com/toolcat/auto-renewal-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app.meilb.com/toolcat/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ToolKK4 screens
ToolCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ToolCat at none against ToolKK's shown. ToolCat also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). ToolKK's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. ToolKK sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ToolKK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToolKK ships an update every 2 months, ToolCat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ToolKK versus ToolCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolKKToolCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChengdu Yunbyte Network Technology Co., Ltd.乐彬 梅

Customer experience

ToolKK

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ToolCat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ToolKK

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Membership$9.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual Membership$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • 500 Point Craft Coins$0.99
  • 100 Point Craft Coins$0.99
  • 10,500 Point Craft Coins$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Premium Lifetime Membership$19.99
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$39.99
  • 120,000 Point Craft Coins$149.99
4 purchases

ToolCat

Subscriptions2
  • ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro - Full Price$12.99

Questions

Is ToolKK free?
ToolKK 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, ToolKK or ToolCat?
ToolKK is rated higher. ToolKK averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ToolCat averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do ToolKK or ToolCat have ads?
ToolKK shows ads; ToolCat does not.
Which is updated more often, ToolKK or ToolCat?
ToolKK ships an update every 2 months, and ToolCat every 11 days. Most recently, ToolKK was updated on October 7, 2026 and ToolCat on October 20, 2026.

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