Comparison

AppBox® vs ToolBox

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

Head to head
About

AppBox®

This app is a versatile toolkit that consolidates numerous essential utilities into a single, convenient application. It offers tools for currency conversion, date calculations, loan analysis, health tracking, and more, all within a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Currency converter with 195 currencies
  • Date calculator and days until tracker
  • Loan calculator with amortization schedules
  • Period calendar for cycle tracking
  • Pedometer integrated with HealthKit
  • Unit converter for various measurements
  • Level tool for surface measurement
Features
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Wherever you are, AppBox® has the app you need: convert between 160 currencies, check public holidays in 100+ countries and regions, work out the tip, and count down to your next trip. At home, use the level, ruler, loan calculator and more. No account needed. ** THE APPS ** BATTERY • Battery level, charging state and Low Power Mode at a glance. • Estimated hours of video and audio playback left at the current charge. • Your iPhone model, iOS version and free storage. CURRENCY • Convert between 160 currencies, plus gold, silver and Bitcoin. • Update rates with one tap, or let them update automatically. • Keep your favourite currencies at the top. DATE CALCULATOR • Count the days between two dates, or add and subtract days. • Find the day of the week for any date. • Convert between lunar and solar dates. DAYS UNTIL • Count down to birthdays, trips and anniversaries — or count up from them. • Add a photo to each event. • Upcoming, Past and Favorites lists. HOLIDAYS • Public holidays for 100+ countries and regions, plus Jewish holidays. • Lunar dates for Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Macau. • Browse past and coming years, sorted by date or by name. LEVEL • Measure tilt in degrees, slope percent or pitch. • Switches between surface and bubble level as you turn your iPhone. • Calibrate, and lock the reading to keep it. LOAN CALCULATOR • Monthly payment, total interest and a full amortization schedule. • Compare two loans side by side. • Email the schedule as a CSV file. MIRROR • A clear mirror using the front camera. • Pinch to zoom up to 10×, drag and rotate; double-tap to reset. PCALENDAR • Log your periods and see the next three cycles estimated. • Estimated fertile window and ovulation day on the calendar. • Predictions are estimates and must not be used as birth control. PEDOMETER • Steps, floors climbed and walking + running distance. • Daily goal and a chart of recent days. • Reads your history from Apple Health (read-only). PRICE GRAB • Compare two products by unit price and see which is the better buy. RULER • Measure in centimeters and inches on your screen. TIP CALCULATOR • Tip presets, tax and splitting the bill. • Round the total, or each person’s share, up or down. UNIT CONVERTER • Area, length, pressure, temperature, volume and weight — 45 units. ** EASY TO USE ** • A large number pad with key sounds and haptics. • Shake to clear the values (you can turn it off). • Live cards on AppBox’s home screen for battery, currency, your next event and the next holiday. • Back up and restore your data with Files or Dropbox. • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support. • Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, German, French, Spanish and Italian. ** ADS FREE PASS ** AppBox is free with ads. The optional Ads Free Pass removes all ads; every app works the same with or without it. • Ads Free Pass (Monthly) — 1 month • Ads Free Pass (Yearly) — 1 year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. ** HEALTH DATA ** AppBox reads steps, floors and walking + running distance from Apple Health only to show them in Pedometer. It never writes to Health and never uses your health data for marketing or advertising. Manage access in Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > AppBox. ** CONTACT ** support@allaboutapps.net www.allaboutapps.net Privacy Policy: https://www.allaboutapps.net/privacy.html AppBox® End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ToolBox

This app provides a suite of essential measurement tools for various projects. It includes a bubble level, bullseye level, protractor, plumb bob, and an AR ruler for precise measurements and alignment.

Highlights
  • Bubble level
  • Bullseye level
  • Protractor for angle measurement
  • Plumb bob for verticality
  • AR Ruler for crafts and DIY
  • 5-in-1 multi-tool
Features
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With this super easy-to-use toolbox in your pocket, you will be ready to face the world. This simple app packs a quite punch, and is ideal for builders, amateur DIY’ers, pro handyman hubbies, or anyone with an awesome new project in mind. Includes a 5-in-1 everyday multi-tool perfect for getting your next project done properly, with all the right tools. ToolBox comes in handy with: - Bubble level for tasks such as picture frame, mirror and shelf alignment or measuring the inclination of an aircraft, ship, car or mountain - Bullseye level for balancing snooker tables, fish tanks, and more - Protractor for measuring angles and slopes, or tasks such as calculating the pitch of a roof - Plumb bob for checking the verticality of walls and furniture - AR Ruler for art and crafts, home decoration and DIY - And much more... Please feel free to contact us with any questions, problems or ideas via e-mail support@dbmeterpro.com. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/68289316 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/68289316 App offers an optional monthly subscription: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless autorenew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal in accordance with your plan, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Please note, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription.

Screenshots

AppBox®4 screens
ToolBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ToolBox at 4.4 against AppBox®'s 3.0. ToolBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). AppBox®'s advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 32%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price 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. AppBox® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ToolBox sells 6 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

ToolBox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToolBox has 1K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of AppBox®'s written reviews are positive against 32% of ToolBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBox® ships an update every 2 months, ToolBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AppBox® versus ToolBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBox®ToolBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (83 ratings)4.4 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better32.0% of reviews
Number of ratings831K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB112 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAllAboutAppsVlad Polyanskiy

Customer experience

AppBox®

All ratings82 ratings
Positive43.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews1,116 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative20.1%

ToolBox

All ratings1,015 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative62.9%

User reviews

AppBox®

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful tools in one app
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔥 Great value for free app
  • 💡 Helpful features like currency converter and tip calculator

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with 'Days Until' feature
  • 🔍 Outdated or limited unit conversion options
  • 💤 Crashes or freezes after updates
  • 📢 Intrusive ads or 'nag' screens

ToolBox

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful tools
  • 🚀 Precise and easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for DIY projects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
  • 💰 Paid features, not free
  • 🤔 Unclear functionality

Bugs and requests

AppBox®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Currency converter displaying incorrect rates
  • 'Days Until' feature resetting assigned images
  • 'My Girl's Day' feature having date input issues
  • App crashing or freezing after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more unit conversion options
  • Improve 'Days Until' feature with sorting and image management
  • Provide option to disable or customize 'My Girl's Day' feature
  • Integrate calendar and holiday features

ToolBox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ruler feature not working
  • App crashes when accessing certain tools
  • Inconsistent angle measurements

Requested features

3 requests
  • Light projection for leveling
  • Rafter span calculations
  • Clear instructions and user guide

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppBox®

Subscriptions2
  • Ads Free Pass1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Ads Free Pass1 Month trial$5.991 Year
6 purchases

ToolBox

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time5
  • Ruler$0.99
  • 2D Level Tool$1.99
  • Plumb Bob$1.99
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  • Protractor$1.99
  • Pro Pack$7.99

Questions

Is AppBox® free?
AppBox® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToolBox free?
ToolBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppBox® or ToolBox?
ToolBox is rated higher. AppBox® averages 3.0 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while ToolBox averages 4.4 from 1K ratings.
Do AppBox® or ToolBox have ads?
AppBox® shows ads; ToolBox does not.
Which is updated more often, AppBox® or ToolBox?
AppBox® ships an update every 2 months, and ToolBox every 9 days. Most recently, AppBox® was updated on November 1, 2026 and ToolBox on October 28, 2026.

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