# Toolbox PRO vs Measure Tools

The clearest difference is price: Measure Tools at Free against Toolbox PRO's $3.99. Toolbox PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Measure Tools is free to download; Toolbox PRO costs $3.99 up front. Measure Tools sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Toolbox PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Toolbox PRO against 4.4 for Measure Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox PRO has 3.5K ratings behind it against 147, 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 Measure Tools's.

Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, Measure Tools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolbox PRO | Measure Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-smart-meter-tools/id354112909/reviews)** | [4.4 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-tools-ar-room-planner/id1299651802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 27 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyPaw Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842040687) | [Craftars](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299651801) |

## What reviewers say

### Toolbox PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-smart-meter-tools/id354112909)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Measure Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-tools-ar-room-planner/id1299651802)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful AR measurement tool. Effortlessly measure objects, rooms, and outdoor spaces with precision. Offers basic and advanced tools like angle finding and area calculation, saving you time and hassle.

**Highlights:** AR measurement of objects and spaces, Room dimension and area calculation, Height and angle measurement, Save and share measurements, Imperial and Metric system support, Box Preview mode for object sizing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measure Tools Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Measure Tools Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure Tools Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure Tools Room Planning | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure Tools Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Measure Tools Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Measure Tools Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Measure Tools Room Planning | $59.99 | per year |
| Measure Without Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Measure Tools PRO Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolbox PRO free?

Toolbox PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Measure Tools free?

Measure Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Toolbox PRO or Measure Tools?

Toolbox PRO is rated higher. Toolbox PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Measure Tools averages 4.4 from 147 ratings.

### Do Toolbox PRO or Measure Tools have ads?

Measure Tools shows ads; Toolbox PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Toolbox PRO or Measure Tools?

Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Measure Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Toolbox PRO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Measure Tools on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*