Comparison

Tape Measure Calculator 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

Tape Measure Calculator Pro

Perform complex calculations directly on a visual tape measure. Easily add, subtract, multiply, and divide measurements, mixing decimals and fractions. Get results in inches, feet, and centimeters, in both decimal and fractional formats, saving time and preventing errors.

Highlights
  • Visual tape measure calculations
  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide measurements
  • Mix decimals and fractions
  • Results in inches, feet, centimeters
  • Decimal and fractional output
  • In-app measuring feature
Features
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**Featured in Crate and Barrel's Home Catalog** Ever need to do math while using a tape measure? What is 25 3/8" ÷ 3, BUT on a measuring tape? Skip the math, converting to fractions, and go right to the answer on the tape!! Saves you time and costly mistakes on material! * Quick measurement calculations, right on a visual tape measure!! No need to guess where to place your mark!! * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide multiple measurements. Mix decimals and fractions too! * Results are given back to you in inches, feet, and centimeters, in both decimal and fractions...no more conversion after the fact! * In a pinch without your tape measure? Tapeulator comes with a measuring feature that will help you get a measurement in a bind * Great for wood work, metal work calculations! Pipe cutters love our App! Tapeulator is perfect for do it yourselfers and the pros. Don't just take our word for it, check out some recent reviews from others: - "My business is home remodeling, I use this app at least a couple of times a day. Makes the math a lot simpler, saves time. Thanks for a great product." - App Store Review, USA - "Tapeulator = Awesome! - You don't realize how much time you can save and how much frustration you can avoid by using this app." - App Store Review, USA - "This little gem saved me a decent amount of money by making it easy to double check my work before cutting. Highly recommended. Measure twice, cut once!" - App Store Review, Canada - "Excellent app!!!!! Makes us average guys a real pro!!! Eliminates tape measure guess work...I recommend it for everyone!!!" - App Store Review, USA

About

Toolbox™

This app provides a collection of 12 essential utility tools for your iPhone, including a flashlight, magnifier, unit converter, and more. It offers a versatile and functional solution for everyday tasks and measurements.

Highlights
  • Adjustable flashlight with compass
  • Magnifying glass with light
  • Unit converter with currency exchange
  • Tip calculator and bill splitter
  • Fraction calculator
  • Stopwatch with 1/100 second accuracy
  • Spirit and surface level
  • Ruler with sliders
  • Protractor
  • Battery information
Features
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iMetalBox is the most elegant and handy toolkit ever created for your iPhone. Get 12 professional tools for the price of one! -------------------------------- User reviews: • "Nicely done ! Clever design and a must have for all. " - Dr5000 • "Pretty much any useful utility you'll need." - kfduv • "Versatile, functional, and easy to use." - MuzikGawd • "I love how the flashlight can be turned on as the first thing and that the light can be dimmed." - Reitveld • "This is my go to device for flashlight, stopwatch, levels, and it even has a built-in ruler." - grailpuffin • "Best compact app ever. It is very useful apps for daily use" - tinymoon -------------------------------- • Flashlight The brightest, fastest and most advanced flashlight for iPhone. It contains a compass and the brightness is adjustable. • Magnifier Transforms your phone into a magnifying glass with light. It will help you to read small text when you forgot your glasses. • Unit Converter Elegant and powerful unit converter with 16 categories. It can convert most currencies in the world. The exchange rate is updated frequently. • Tip Calculator Offer quick and easy way to calculate tips and split the bill among friends. Cash rounding is included for convenient. • Fraction Calculator Helps you to solve fraction maths quickly and easily. For example feet and inch calculator. • Stopwatch Great for timing sport events and contest. It has a hybrid design that combine both mechanic and digital stopwatch. Accurate to 1/100 second. Records can be copied to the clipboard. • Spirit level Use this tool to measure angles of any object. You can use this tool for picture alignment and home decoration. • Surface level Measure the slope of any flat surface such as pool table and table tops. • Ruler Support both inches and centimeters. It contains sliders to help measure small objects. • Protractor Measure angles from 0 to 180 degrees. Support degree and radian mode. • Battery Info Displays remaining time for various type of tasks such as surfing the internet or playing games. • Features: - A mini compass is included with the flashlight - Flashlight brightness is adjustable (iOS6 and later) - Authentic looking mechanical stopwatch - Calibrate and lock buttons for levels - Ruler with sliders for precise measurement

Screenshots

Tape Measure Calculator Pro4 screens
Toolbox™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Toolbox™ at $1.99 against Tape Measure Calculator Pro's $4.99. Toolbox™ also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Tape Measure Calculator Pro costs $4.99 and Toolbox™ $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tape Measure Calculator Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tape Measure Calculator Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of Toolbox™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tape Measure Calculator Pro versus Toolbox™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTape Measure Calculator ProToolbox™
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better4.7 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better82.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K4.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.610.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBugfoot Studios LLCTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

Tape Measure Calculator Pro

All ratings2,229 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.4%

Toolbox™

All ratings4,314 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.0%

User reviews

Tape Measure Calculator Pro

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Saves time
  • 💡 Helpful visual tape measure
  • 🚀 Accurate calculations
  • 👍 Great for DIY and construction projects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tape measure display inaccurate
  • 🐛 Crashes after multiple calculations
  • 🐛 Incorrect results on iPhone vs iPad
  • 🔀 Clear button too close to fraction button

Toolbox™

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful collection of tools
  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative features like magnifier and flashlight
  • 🔍 Accurate measurement tools
  • ⚙️ Versatile utility app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ruler not calibrated for newer iPhone models
  • 🐛 Certain tools not functioning as expected
  • 🔒 Upgrade issues with locked features
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues with some tools
  • 🤔 Confusing or lacking instructions

Bugs and requests

Tape Measure Calculator Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tape measure display not calibrated correctly
  • Crashes on iOS 8
  • Incompatible with iPhone X

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add memory/history feature
  • Allow entering numerator first for fractions
  • Add toggle for fixed unit of measure
  • Make tape measure semi-transparent over fractions
  • Add ability to add custom markers on tape measure
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  • Add metric unit support

Toolbox™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Ruler measurements are inaccurate
  • Magnifier tool not working
  • Protractor not calibrating correctly
  • Flashlight and strobe mode issues
  • Currency converter not functioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add decimal point to calculator
  • Improve accuracy of ruler and measurement tools
  • Implement unit conversion for photo measurement
  • Add countdown timer feature
  • Optimize app for latest iPhone models

In-app purchases

None

Tape Measure Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Toolbox™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tape Measure Calculator Pro free?
Tape Measure Calculator Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toolbox™ free?
Toolbox™ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tape Measure Calculator Pro or Toolbox™?
Tape Measure Calculator Pro is rated higher. Tape Measure Calculator Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Toolbox™ averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Tape Measure Calculator Pro or Toolbox™ have ads?
Neither Tape Measure Calculator Pro nor Toolbox™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tape Measure Calculator Pro or Toolbox™?
Tape Measure Calculator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Toolbox™ every 2 months. Most recently, Tape Measure Calculator Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Toolbox™ on November 6, 2026.

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