OmniTools vs ToolCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OmniTools
This versatile app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for file management, media creation, and utility functions. It includes features for photo cleanup, intelligent compression, PDF manipulation, QR code scanning and generation, and various text and unit conversions.
- Photo cleanup and intelligent compression
- Address book optimization
- Hardware detection and device information
- Image to PDF conversion and PDF signing
- QR code/barcode scanning and generation
- File compression and extraction (zip, rar, 7z)
- File transfer over local network
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This app is a multi-functional toolbox that allows you to easily and freely have the following functions: 1. Photo cleanup: Quickly and intelligently recognize similar photos, blurry photos, and overly dark photos on your phone, freeing you from the hassle of manual cleaning one by one; 2. Intelligent compression: We provide efficient and fast compression methods to ensure quality and speed. 3. Address Book Optimization: With your authorization, we will scan your address book, intelligently identify incomplete contact information and duplicate contacts, and provide functions such as merging and editing contacts, allowing you to quickly clean up your address book. 4. Hardware Detection: We provide a clear and understandable device information viewing page, allowing you to have further understanding of your own phone. 5. Image to PDF Conversion: Can convert multiple images into a PDF format file. 6. PDF Signing: Can handwrite signatures and edit PDF files. 7. PDF merging: it is possible to combine multiple PDF files into one file; 8. Conversion of PPT/Word to PDF: it is possible to convert files such as PPT and Word to PDF format; 9. Webpage to PDF or long image: by entering the URL, we can convert the content on that webpage into a PDF format file or image; 10. PDF to image: convert each page of the PDF into individual images. 11. Scan QR code/barcode: it can recognize and read various types of QR codes and barcodes, and save records locally for easy viewing next time. 12. QR Code/Barcode Generator: Can create various types of QR codes and barcodes. 13. File Compression: Easily compress photos, videos, and local files from the system album into zip or 7z formats, and share or save them. 14. File Extraction: Quickly extract compressed files in formats such as rar、zip、7z、tar、tz、tgz and gzip, easily view the contents of compressed files. 15. File Transfer: Transfer files between different devices through a local area network IP address. 16. Drawing Board: Provides the function of freehand drawing, preserving every creative idea. 17. Image stitching: Multiple images can be stitched together into a long image. 18. GIF making: Quickly convert images to GIFs. 19. Video merging: Multiple videos can be merged into one video. 20. Capitalization conversion: Convert Arabic numerals to capitalized Chinese numerals. 21. Traditional and simplified Chinese conversion: Provide mutual conversion between traditional and simplified Chinese characters 22. Unit conversion: Provide conversion between multiple units. 23. Text-to-image: Text can be edited and converted into an image. 24. Daily Laugh: Provides a large number of jokes to make people smile. 25. Daily Proverb: Provides a large number of proverbs to enhance knowledge reserve. 26. Idiom Dictionary: Collects a massive amount of idioms for convenient reference. 27. Noise Detection: Can detect the current sound decibels. When using this function, you need to grant Fast Toolbox access to the microphone.
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.
- Code Scanner
- QR Code Generator
- Image Color Extraction
- Progress Tracker
- Minimalist To-Do List
- GIF Generator
- Text Recognition
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OmniTools at none against ToolCat's 4. OmniTools also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). ToolCat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ToolCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OmniTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OmniTools against 5.0 for ToolCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
OmniTools ships an update every 9 days, ToolCat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OmniTools | ToolCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 一峰 赵 | 乐彬 梅 |
Customer experience
OmniTools
ToolCat
In-app purchases
OmniTools
No in-app purchases
ToolCat
- ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$9.99
- Lifetime Pro - Full Price$12.99









