# Toolkit vs BG Rules

The clearest difference is ads: BG Rules at none against Toolkit's shown. BG Rules also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Toolkit's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BG Rules sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BG Rules holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolkit has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Toolkit's written reviews are positive against 100% of BG Rules's.

Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, BG Rules monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolkit | BG Rules |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit/id577678277/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-rules-board-game-helper/id6761693004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [良峰 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/654444245) | [James Pringle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836498020) |

## What reviewers say

### Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit/id577678277)

This app offers a collection of essential utilities for your iPhone and iPad. Access tools like a flashlight, compass, level, protractor, clock, and ruler to assist with various tasks and measurements.

**Highlights:** Flashlight, Compass, Level, Protractor, Clock, Ruler

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful tools
- ✨ Nice design/graphics
- ✅ Accurate measurements
- 🛠️ Good for various applications
- 💡 Handy/convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass issues
- 🐌 Laggy/slow
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality
- 📱 UI scaling issues on iPad mini
- 🚫 Ads present (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- Compass does not work/needle stuck
- App crashes on startup (iPhone 5)
- App does not open on iPhone 5
- Bubble level doesn't work
- Clock time is wrong/not set automatically

**Requested features**

- Add calculator instead of clock
- Improve compass accuracy
- Add sound to clock (tic tac)
- Increase size of tools (clock, ruler)
- Add brightness adjustment for flashlight


### BG Rules

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-rules-board-game-helper/id6761693004)

Instantly find answers to board game rules using AI. Simply ask a question about the game you're playing, and get accurate responses directly from the official rulebook. Supports over 1,000 games, from classics to new releases.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rulebook answers, Supports over 1,000 board games, Answers pulled directly from rulebooks, Build and access your game library, Ask questions naturally, BoardGameGeek integration (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BG Rules Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolkit free?

Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BG Rules free?

BG Rules is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Toolkit or BG Rules?

BG Rules is rated higher. Toolkit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while BG Rules averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Toolkit or BG Rules have ads?

Toolkit shows ads; BG Rules does not.

### Which is updated more often, Toolkit or BG Rules?

Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, and BG Rules monthly. Most recently, Toolkit was updated on October 21, 2026 and BG Rules on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*