Comparison

Toolbox PRO vs Tape Measure™

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

Head to head
About

Toolbox PRO

Transform your device into a versatile measuring toolkit. It offers a comprehensive suite of 13+ tools including a barometer, altimeter, compass, metronome, stopwatch, timer, and various levels for diverse applications.

Highlights
  • Barometer for atmospheric pressure
  • Altimeter for elevation above sea level
  • Compass for navigation
  • Metronome for musicians
  • Stopwatch with lap and split modes
  • Multiple timers running simultaneously
  • Surface and spirit levels
Features
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The most handy measuring tool kit in the world. Turning your iPhone or iPad into a multi functional measuring device with: metronome, stopwatch, timer, seismometer, ruler, surface level and many more. Currently, there are 13 measuring tools + Flashlight in the tool box: - BAROMETER It gives you a nice and clear local atmospheric pressure, obtained from the barometric sensor in your device - ALTIMETER This tool takes advantage of the built in GPS to give you the precise elevation above the sea level. - COMPASS A pretty and well-made compass for navigation, traveling and direction reference purposes. - TESLAMETER It takes advantage of the built-in magnetometer in your iPhone/iPod touch, allows you to monitor the strength of magnetic field all around. There are a range of real-life applications for this useful item, such as: metal detector, AC magnetic fields, or finding low-magnetic places for sleeping - METRONOME It is the most precise and stable metronome on the app store. Whether you are a musician, a music teacher, a beginner at playing music or even a golfer, this tool provides you a set of powerful features that can satisfy all your needs. - STOPWATCH Whenever you need a precise and professional stopwatch for sport activities like: sprints, jogging, this tool is a must have. Among its features are: intuitive interface, lap and split modes support, or send log results to your email - TIMER There are unlimited applications of using timer in daily life, such as: egg timer, tea timer, cooking, alarm clock, etc. The timer tool satisfies all of those needs by many of its features: up to 5 timers running simultaneously, count down and count up support, intuitive and convenient duration setup using preset and gestures - SEISMOMETER Taking advantage of the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone, this tool detects and visualizes any vibrations and moves of the iPhone. So, why not using this excellent feature to help your iPhone self-protected like a car when combined with an alarm? Or another great application is to test how smooth the car is on a test drive - PLUMB BOB This is an instrument to check if an object is perfectly vertical/plumb and has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians. It suits any types of your needs, such as: hanging objects, carpenter work, brick layer or building construction - SURFACE LEVEL This tool facilitates the measurement of the slope of whatever surface you want to check. Most importantly, its accuracy is ensured at the maximum level by the support to different sensitivities that allow you to detect subtle slopes (floor leveling, furniture arrangement,..) - SPIRIT/BUBBLE LEVEL It is a simple but extremely useful tool in the set to check if an object is balanced. Its applications range from entertained purposes such as checking pool billiard tables in the bar to serious usages like constructions, carpenter, etc - RULER The ruler helps you precisely know the lengths of objects all around you, such as pens, tables, pictures. We built it to become even more than just a normal ruler: longest distance measuring capability, and up to 6 units support - PROTRACTOR Have you ever forgotten your protractor at school or when you urgently look for a protractor to measure any kind of angles in real life?

About

Tape Measure™

Transform your device into a versatile digital toolkit for precise measurements. Create 2D and 3D floor plans, scan rooms, and measure distances with advanced AI and computer vision. Ideal for DIY projects, home renovations, and professional use.

Highlights
  • Tape Measure
  • Ruler
  • Height Tool
  • 2D Floor Plans
  • 3D Floor Plans
  • 3D Scanner
  • Area Tool
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Join 10M+ people using our tools to get the job done. Tools and Features: • Tape Measure • Ruler • Height Tool • Bubble Level • 2D Floor Plans • 3D Floor Plans • 3D Scanner • Area Tool • TV Sizer • Surface Level • Flashlight • Screenshots • Snap & Chain measurements • Imperial and Metric • Much more Measure anything with precision & accuracy. Advanced AI and computer vision transform your iPhone into a digital toolset that's always on hand. - New - Tape Measure is available on Apple Vision Pro! Note: - The Level Tool & Flashlight are currently not available on iPad devices. - The 3D Floor Plan tool requires a Lidar enabled iPhone or iPad. Get the job done with Tape Measure Pro: Subscribing to Tape Measure Pro gives you access to all Tools & Features within the app plus an ad free experience while you are an active subscriber: • You can subscribe to a weekly, monthly or yearly plan that comes with a free 3 day trial. • The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via iTunes Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases our subscriptions. Terms: tapemeasure.app/terms Privacy: tapemeasure.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Toolbox PRO4 screens
Tape Measure™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tape Measure™ at Free against Toolbox PRO's $3.99. Tape Measure™ also leads on ratings volume (89K vs 3.5K) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Toolbox PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (62% vs 38%). On rating, ads 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

Tape Measure™ is free to download; Toolbox PRO costs $3.99 up front. Tape Measure™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Toolbox PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Toolbox PRO against 4.4 for Tape Measure™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Measure™ has 89K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Toolbox PRO's written reviews are positive against 38% of Tape Measure™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, Tape Measure™ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Toolbox PRO versus Tape Measure™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox PROTape Measure™
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better4.4 (89K ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews — better38.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K89K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#60 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyPaw Co., LimitedLevel Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Toolbox PRO

All ratings3,524 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews823 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative30.4%

Tape Measure™

All ratings89,244 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews685 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative57.4%

User reviews

Toolbox PRO

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful tools in one app
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔧 Variety of measurement tools
  • ⚙️ Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔍 Inaccurate measurements
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location access
  • 💰 Paid features removed from previous versions
  • 📚 Lack of instructions or guidance

Tape Measure™

From 89K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 🔍 Useful measuring tools
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
  • 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

Toolbox PRO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Decibel meter missing from current version
  • Ruler measurements inaccurate on newer devices
  • Crashing issues with recent updates
  • Barometer and altimeter not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Temperature conversion tool
  • Light meter
  • Ability to calibrate tools
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • More customization options

Tape Measure™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Measurements randomly shift or disappear
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Flashlight feature not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow customization of measurement units
  • Improve accuracy of measurements
  • Provide more free tools without subscription
  • Make subscription pricing more reasonable

In-app purchases

None

Toolbox PRO

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Tape Measure™

Subscriptions3
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever$2.99
  • Tape Measure Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Toolbox PRO free?
Toolbox PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tape Measure™ free?
Tape Measure™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox PRO or Tape Measure™?
Toolbox PRO is rated higher. Toolbox PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Tape Measure™ averages 4.4 from 89K ratings.
Do Toolbox PRO or Tape Measure™ have ads?
Neither Toolbox PRO nor Tape Measure™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox PRO or Tape Measure™?
Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Tape Measure™ every 6 days. Most recently, Toolbox PRO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tape Measure™ on October 24, 2026.

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