Comparison

AppBox Pro vs Sensors Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

AppBox Pro

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 28 tools, including calculators, converters, and utilities for daily tasks. Securely store sensitive information, manage budgets, track calendars, and access a wide range of conversion and calculation functions.

Highlights
  • Customizable home screen and themes
  • Secure data storage with passcode
  • Budget and checklist management
  • Multiple calendar tracking
  • Extensive currency and unit conversion
  • Basic and scientific calculators
  • Device information and flashlight
Features
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Everyday tasks, all in one app. Calculate tips, convert currencies, scan QR codes, count down to events, measure objects, check levels, track steps, and more — with 36 practical apps in one place. AppBox Pro® includes 28 core apps for free, plus 8 premium apps available through Extra Pass or Full Pass. 28 Free Apps Calculators – Calculator: Basic and scientific. – Date Calculator: Calculate days between dates and convert between solar and lunar calendars. – Loan Calculator: Estimate payments and total cost. – Percent Calculator: Calculate discounts and percentages. – Sales Calculator: Find final prices and sales tax. – Tip Calculator: Calculate tips and split bills. – Unit Price: Compare prices to find the better value. Converters – Currency Converter: Convert world currencies. – Lunar Converter: Switch between Solar and Lunar calendars. – Translator: Translate text and speech across multiple languages. – Unit Converter: Convert units across many categories. Productivity – Days Counter: Track key dates and events. – Expense List: Keep a simple spending record. – Ladies Calendar: Track cycles and view trends. – Wallet: Organize passwords, cards, and personal data. Life – Abbreviation: Find what an acronym means. – Holidays: Explore public holidays in 104 countries. – Kaomoji: Find expressive emoticons for chats. Utility – Battery Status: Check battery and charging status. – Clock: Choose from digital, LED, flip, and wave clock designs with weather. – Flashlight: Light up the dark with a tap. – Level: Check whether a surface is level — flat or upright. – Magnifier: Zoom in on small text or objects. – Mirror: Use your front camera as a mirror. – Pedometer: Count steps with Apple Health. – QR Code: Scan QR codes in seconds. – Random: Generate a random number. – Ruler: Measure in centimeters or inches. 8 Premium Apps Available with Extra Pass or Full Pass: – Daily Card: Capture your mood in a daily card and build a collection. Requires iOS 18 or later. – PDF Splitter: Split a PDF into the pages you need. – Password Generator: Create strong passwords in a tap. – Markdown Reader: Open and read Markdown files. – QR Code Generator: Create QR codes for links and text. – Sleep Calculator: Find sleep and wake times that fit your schedule. – Noise Meter: Measure the sound level around you. – Text Counter: Count characters, words, and lines instantly. Premium Upgrades – Home Styles: Choose 3D Voxel, Jewelry, or Cartoon themes. – Wallet: Smart Scan, Insights, Checkup, reminders, Recently Deleted, and scannable barcodes or QR codes for your cards. – Days Counter: Milestones, date scanning, Home Screen widgets, and a Lock Screen countdown. – Pedometer: Trends, streaks, and achievements. – Calculator: Scan a math problem with Smart Calc. – Tip Calculator: Scan a receipt with Smart Tip. – Loan Calculator: Compare refinancing options with Refinance Analyzer. Premium Options Use all 28 core apps for free. Choose a plan for premium apps, premium features, or no ads: – Ads Free Pass: Remove ads across AppBox Pro. – Extra Pass: Unlock all premium apps and features. – Full Pass: Unlock everything in Extra Pass and remove ads. Subscriptions Monthly and annual auto-renewable plans are available. Prices are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings. Good to Know – Some features require an internet connection. – Pedometer uses Apple Health for steps and distance. Access is optional. – No separate AppBox Pro account or sign-in is required; subscriptions use your Apple Account. – Built and maintained independently since 2009. Privacy Policy: https://www.allaboutapps.net/privacy.html AppBox Pro® End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sensors Toolbox

Access and visualize data from all your smartphone's sensors in real time. Collect information from accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS, barometers, and more, then convert it into easy-to-read graphs. This app offers a clean, intuitive interface for comprehensive sensor analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data collection
  • Accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS
  • Barometer, decibel meter, metal detector
  • Compass functionality
  • Intuitive graph visualization
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Sensor toolbox makes the most of all the sensors in your smartphone. With a user-friendly interface and easy to read layout, Sensor Multitool - Toolbox allows you to collect data in real time for any and all sensors on your phone. Convert the data into easy to read graphs with a detailed readout from each sensor. This app contains everything you need: an accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS Data, barometer, decibel meter, metal detector, compass, and much more. This app follows all material design guidelines, meaning the app is clean and simple to use This app uses intuitive graphs to create clean, orderly graphs of all data collected.

Screenshots

AppBox Pro4 screens
Sensors Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sensors Toolbox at 4.2 against AppBox Pro's 3.1. Sensors Toolbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). AppBox Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sensors Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensors Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 134 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of AppBox Pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of Sensors Toolbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Sensors Toolbox every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AppBox Pro versus Sensors Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBox ProSensors Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (232 ratings)4.2 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better52.8% of reviews
Number of ratings232 — better134
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size609 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllAboutAppsAndrew Neal

Customer experience

AppBox Pro

All ratings232 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews1,487 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative35.8%

Sensors Toolbox

All ratings134 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.7%

Bugs and requests

AppBox Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Wallet data disappearing
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Incorrect data/unit conversions
  • Calendar/date features not working
  • Syncing and backup issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Disable sound effects
  • Export data to other formats
  • Improve date/calendar features
  • Add more clock/widget options
  • Provide better customer support

Sensors Toolbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

AppBox Pro

Subscriptions6
  • Ads Free Pass1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Extra Pass$1.991 Month
  • Full Pass$2.491 Month
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  • Ads Free Pass1 Month trial$5.991 Year
  • Extra Pass$12.991 Year
  • Full Pass$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Sensors Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppBox Pro free?
AppBox Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sensors Toolbox free?
Sensors Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AppBox Pro or Sensors Toolbox?
Sensors Toolbox is rated higher. AppBox Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Sensors Toolbox averages 4.2 from 134 ratings.
Do AppBox Pro or Sensors Toolbox have ads?
Both AppBox Pro and Sensors Toolbox show ads.
Which is updated more often, AppBox Pro or Sensors Toolbox?
AppBox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sensors Toolbox every 7 months. Most recently, AppBox Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sensors Toolbox on October 7, 2026.

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