Comparison

When vs LX ToolBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

When

Quickly set reminders with a single tap by interacting with a clock face. Customize your reminders with notes, colors, icons, and sounds. View all your upcoming tasks in a comprehensive list.

Highlights
  • One-tap reminder setting
  • Clock face time adjustment
  • Add notes to reminders
  • Customizable colors and icons
  • Select reminder sounds
  • View all reminders list
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Set reminders in one tap! Tap the clock face at the time you want — and your reminder is ready. • Move the reminder around the clock face to change the time. • Add notes. • Customize the color and icon. • Choose a sound. • View the full list of reminders. Give it a try!

About

LX ToolBox

Features
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LX ToolBox – Practical tools for lighting techs, touring crews & designers LX ToolBox is a purpose-built toolkit for lampies, lighting designers, programmers, and stage professionals. Designed for real-world use on site and on the road, it puts essential lighting, power, rigging, and show-control tools in one fast, reliable app. Whether you’re advancing a show, building a rig, patching fixtures, checking power, or dealing with timecode, LX ToolBox helps you work quickly and confidently. Core Features Rigging & Power :: Rigging Load Tally (NEW) Build a quick touring load tally by category (fixtures, truss, motors, distro, cable). View total load, per-point averages, and utilisation for planning and paperwork. (Planning tool only — clear safety disclaimers included.) ::Power Colour Codes International single-phase and three-phase wiring colour references with side-by-side comparison. ::Power Sign-Off Sheets Capture inspection data, signatures, and export a professional Power Sign-Off PDF. ::Voltage & Power Tools Useful calculators for safe and consistent power setups. Lighting & Control ::Pin Outs Clear, quick-reference connector pinouts for common lighting and power connectors. ::DMX Calculators Addressing and utility tools to simplify patching and programming. ::Timecode Calculator (NEW) Convert between timecode, frames, and seconds across common frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30). Ideal for playback, show control, and synchronisation workflows. Utilities ::Measurement Converter Common touring conversions for distance, weight, and more. ::MIDI Pad Send MIDI / OSC controls for integration with consoles and show-control systems. ::Sound FX Handy utility sound effects. ::Torch Instant flashlight access for dark stages and venues. Built for the road Modern glass-style UI optimised for low-light environments Fast navigation straight into tools Clear safety messaging where it matters (power & rigging) Designed for touring, theatre, broadcast, and live events LX ToolBox is not a replacement for qualified professionals — it’s a fast, practical companion that helps lighting crews stay organised, consistent, and efficient.

Screenshots

When4 screens
LX ToolBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: When at every 3 weeks against LX ToolBox's every 6 months. When also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). LX ToolBox's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

When costs $9.99 and LX ToolBox $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

When ships an update every 3 weeks, LX ToolBox every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
When versus LX ToolBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhenLX ToolBox
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail Solomonov1BIGRIG Ltd

In-app purchases

None

When

No in-app purchases

None

LX ToolBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is When free?
When costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LX ToolBox free?
LX ToolBox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do When or LX ToolBox have ads?
Neither When nor LX ToolBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, When or LX ToolBox?
When ships an update every 3 weeks, and LX ToolBox every 6 months. Most recently, When was updated on September 21, 2026 and LX ToolBox on September 17, 2026.

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