Comparison

Toolbox PRO vs Toolbox

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

Toolbox

Transform your device into a versatile toolkit with a comprehensive suite of measuring instruments. This app offers a metronome, stopwatch, timer, ruler, level, and various sensors to assist with a wide range of tasks.

Highlights
  • Metronome
  • Stopwatch
  • Timer
  • Ruler
  • Surface Level
  • Barometer
  • Altimeter
  • Compass
Features
Read full description

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?

Screenshots

Toolbox PRO4 screens
Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Toolbox at Free against Toolbox PRO's $3.99. Toolbox also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3.5K). Toolbox PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Toolbox is free to download; Toolbox PRO costs $3.99 up front. Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for Toolbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Toolbox PRO's written reviews are positive against 63% of Toolbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, Toolbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Toolbox PRO versus Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox PROToolbox
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (3.5K ratings)4.5 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K14K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.08.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyPaw Co., LimitedSkyPaw Co., Limited

Customer experience

Toolbox PRO

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

Toolbox

All ratings13,834 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews876 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.5%

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

Toolbox

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful tools
  • 👍 Accurate measurements
  • 🧠 Versatile functionality
  • 🧰 All-in-one toolbox

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ruler inaccurate
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions
  • 💰 Ads/in-app purchases
  • 🔧 Certain features removed

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

Toolbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Barometer not working
  • Inconsistent digital/analog readings in decibel meter

Requested features

4 requests
  • Thermometer feature
  • Improved decibel meter
  • Better visualization for teslameter
  • Ability to use metronome with screen off

In-app purchases

None

Toolbox PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Toolbox

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Toolbox PRO free?
Toolbox PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toolbox free?
Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox PRO or Toolbox?
Toolbox PRO and Toolbox are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.5K and 14K ratings respectively.
Do Toolbox PRO or Toolbox have ads?
Toolbox shows ads; Toolbox PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox PRO or Toolbox?
Toolbox PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Toolbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Toolbox PRO was updated on September 28, 2026 and Toolbox on September 29, 2026.

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