Toolbox PRO vs Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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?
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
This app functions as a digital measuring tool, allowing you to measure objects and distances with accuracy. It also enables you to create sketches with text annotations and share your measurements and designs.
- Digital ruler and measuring tape
- Imperial and Metric units
- Rangefinder for distance measurement
- Sketch mode with text editor
- Share measurements and sketches
- User-friendly interface
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Measure anything with a handy digital ruler and add notes to your measurements. The Measuring Tape app is a smart and user-friendly electronic ruler that delivers results with accuracy almost on par with a traditional measuring tool. Measure objects or distances in different units. Create a sketch with a wide range of text editing options like size, color, and positioning. When everything is done, share your measures and sketches right from the app. Enjoy a measuring tape with a free trial that accurately measures anything for you. Features: - Imperial (inch) and Metric (centimeter / millimeter) units - Rangefinder – measure the distance from your smartphone's camera to nearly any point in view - Sketch mode – prepare a plan, name it with a cool text editor - Share your sketch with anyone - A handy tape measure, always in your pocket - A clear and user-friendly interface SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to features like: Area Tool, Undo, Flashlight and Magnet. There are two options: the annual subscription and the weekly subscription with free trial. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is cancelled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Terms of Use: https://tou.measuringtape.pro Privacy Policy: https://pp.measuringtape.pro
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tape Measure & Ruler Арр at Free against Toolbox PRO's $3.99. Tape Measure & Ruler Арр also leads on chart position (#78 vs unranked). Toolbox PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence 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
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр is free to download; Toolbox PRO costs $3.99 up front. Tape Measure & Ruler Арр sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Toolbox PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Toolbox PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Toolbox PRO's written reviews are positive against 27% of Tape Measure & Ruler Арр's.
Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, Tape Measure & Ruler Арр every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toolbox PRO | Tape Measure & Ruler Арр |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better | 4.2 (4.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews — better | 27.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #78 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyPaw Co., Limited | Free Style Dev LCC |
Customer experience
Toolbox PRO
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
User reviews
Toolbox PRO
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat 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 & Ruler Арр
From 4.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📏 Convenient for home projects
- 🔍 Useful tape measure feature
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Misleading free trial
- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
- 🤔 Confusing interface
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 & Ruler Арр
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unexpected charges
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to cancel subscription
- More customization options
- Improved outdoor performance
In-app purchases
Toolbox PRO
No in-app purchases
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
- Unlimited access for one week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Unlimited access for one week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Unlimited access for one week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Monthly subscription$14.991 Month
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- 19.99$ Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Ruler app: AR Tape measure$24.991 Year
- Unlimited access for one month3 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Unlimited access for one month7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Unlimited access for 1 year$39.991 Year
Questions
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