# Toolbox PRO vs Smart Tools

The clearest difference is price: Smart Tools at Free against Toolbox PRO's $3.99. Smart Tools also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 62%). Toolbox PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart Tools is free to download; Toolbox PRO costs $3.99 up front. Smart Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for Smart Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox PRO has 3.5K ratings behind it against 322, 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 78% of Smart Tools's.

Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, Smart Tools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolbox PRO | Smart Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-smart-meter-tools/id354112909/reviews) | **[4.5 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tools-all-in-one-box/id1357964329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyPaw Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842040687) | [Matjaz Marolt](https://appshunter.io/developer/874326830) |

## 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


### Smart Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tools-all-in-one-box/id1357964329)

This comprehensive utility app provides 31 essential tools and gauges, leveraging your device's sensors. It includes measurement tools, a light, a magnifier, and various sensors for construction, carpentry, and everyday use.

**Highlights:** 31 carpenter, construction, and gauge tools, Bubble level and laser level, Stud finder and dB meter, Ruler, protractor, and magnifier, Speed gun and distance meter, Unit converter and code reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Versatile collection of useful tools in one app
- 💰 Free app with no hidden costs
- 🔦 Night vision feature works effectively
- 📏 Accurate measurement and sensor tools
- 🎓 Educational value for classroom use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📱 Poor landscape orientation support
- 🎨 Outdated UI design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup with advertising splash screen
- Metronome causes app to force close
- Night vision not working properly
- Translator feature not functioning
- Conversion tools not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode matching system settings
- Calculator tool
- Compass feature
- Stud finder functionality
- Temperature conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolbox PRO free?

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

### Is Smart Tools free?

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

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

Smart Tools is rated higher. Toolbox PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Smart Tools averages 4.5 from 322 ratings.

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

Smart Tools shows ads; Toolbox PRO does not.

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

Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Tools every 3 months. Most recently, Toolbox PRO was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Tools on October 20, 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.*