IRS vs ToolBox Financial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IRS
Access official IRS services on your mobile device. Check refund status, make payments, find tax preparation help, and receive tax tips and news. Stay connected with the IRS anytime, anywhere.
- Check refund status
- Make tax payments
- Find free tax preparation assistance
- Sign up for tax tips
- Follow IRS news
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Use the same secure sign-in you already use on IRS.gov to access your account anytime, anywhere from your mobile device. Sign in to your account on the app: - View account balance - Make payments - Check refund and amended return status - Access tax records - View notices and letters - Opt in to email notifications - Manage your profile - And more Use the app without signing in: Check your refund status, make a guest payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for helpful tax tips, and follow the latest news from the IRS.
ToolBox Financial
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ToolBox Financial is the simple, secure way for contractors and their customers to handle invoicing and payment in one place. FOR CONTRACTORS - Create professional, itemized invoices in seconds — plumbing, framing, electrical, HVAC, and more - Send invoices straight to your customer's phone - Get paid the full invoice amount — platform and processing fees are paid by the customer, not deducted from you - Track invoice status from sent to paid - Fast, direct payouts to your connected account - Build your reputation with customer reviews FOR CUSTOMERS - Review a clear, itemized breakdown of every job before you pay - Pay securely with a saved card, or finance the job over time with Affirm - Your payment stays protected until you confirm the work is complete - Keep all your invoices and payment history in one place SECURE BY DESIGN Your card details are stored securely by Stripe — ToolBox never sees your full card number. Payments are held safely and only released to your contractor when the job is confirmed done, using a private redeem code that only you control. ToolBox Financial does not provide loans. Financing is provided by Affirm, subject to their approval and terms. Questions? Reach us anytime at support@toolboxfinancial.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ToolBox Financial at every 6 days against IRS's every 3 months. IRS's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IRS ships an update every 3 months, ToolBox Financial every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IRS | ToolBox Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #70 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Internal Revenue Service | TowFi |
Bugs and requests
IRS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/authentication problems
- Incorrect refund information displayed
- Inability to check status after multiple attempts
- Lack of compatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view tax transcripts
- Improved payment scheduling options
- Notifications for refund status changes
- Expanded historical data access
ToolBox Financial
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IRS
No in-app purchases
ToolBox Financial
No in-app purchases









