McMaster vs Toolstoday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McMaster
Access a vast catalog of industrial and maintenance supplies from your mobile device. Browse and order over 800,000 products for your plant and facility needs.
- Extensive product catalog
- Order from mobile
- Plant and facility supplies
- Over 800,000 products
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McMaster-Carr is the complete source for everything in your plant. Order over 700,000 products from the palm of your hand. Terms and Conditions: https://www.mcmaster.com/#terms
Toolstoday
Access industrial-grade CNC and woodworking tools from trusted brands. Find precise tool specifications, enjoy fast shipping, and get exclusive app benefits. Keep your professional shop equipped with the best.
- Shop professional-grade tooling
- Detailed technical specifications
- Easy reordering of tools
- Exclusive app benefits
- Access to premium brands
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The ToolsToday app is the professional’s source for precision CNC tooling, router bits, woodworking tools, and machinery. Built for cabinet makers, CNC operators, production shops, and serious woodworkers, the app gives you direct access to industrial-grade tools from the brands trusted in professional shops worldwide. Shop premium cutting tools from the official source of Amana Tool, along with industry-leading equipment from Festool, SawStop, Woodpeckers, Laguna Tools, and STEPCRAFT and more. Whether you're in the shop, at your CNC machine, or on the jobsite, the ToolsToday app makes it easy to find the exact tool you need with detailed specifications and fast shipping. Shop Professional-Grade Tooling Browse a complete selection of CNC router bits, Spektra™ coated tools, insert tooling, saw blades, and woodworking machinery. Detailed Technical Specifications Access precise tool data including diameter, cutting length, coating, flutes, and material compatibility. Easy Reordering Quickly reorder your most-used tools to keep your shop running without interruption. Exclusive App Benefits Get access to special offers, new product releases, and a faster checkout experience. ToolsToday is trusted by professionals who depend on precision, performance, and reliability. Download the app and keep your shop equipped with the tools it needs to perform at its best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: McMaster at 68% against Toolstoday's 0%. McMaster also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (220 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
McMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McMaster has 220 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of McMaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of Toolstoday's.
McMaster ships an update every 5 weeks, Toolstoday every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McMaster | Toolstoday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (220 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | McMaster-Carr Supply Company | TOOLSTODAY.COM LLC |
Customer experience
McMaster
Toolstoday
Bugs and requests
McMaster
Reported bugs
25 issues- Payment method stays loading indefinitely
- Only header loads
- App is broken
- Navigation tools are in awkward locations and don't work half the time
- Screen shifts slightly
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- Occasionally freezes and doesn't respond to touch
- App is a little buggy
- Latest update won't load
- No estimate of shipping costs before completion of purchase
- App hijacks clicked URLs
- App will not open
- Shows 'No internet connection' when using the app
- Checkout screen has bugs
- Asks to enter ship to address even if shown
- Cannot enter credit card information
- Placing an order is a real pain
- Kept asking for the same things to be entered over and over
- Cart is terrible, no clear way to view items
- Shipping methods don't have predetermined options
- Forward parts request doesn't work
- Cannot save a copy on phone
- App doesn't show saved orders from website
- Missing order history and tracking
- Cannot print item page
- App doesn't show saved orders
Requested features
11 requests- Re-optimize app for phone use
- Add Apple Pay as a payment option
- Add a toolbar or ribbon for easier navigation
- Make navigation buttons at the top left like other apps
- Add a "is this page helpful?" link
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- Add links for CAD files like on the website
- Add general search functionality
- Add ability to print
- Add order history and tracking
- Add PDF drawing download
- Add access to saved orders
Toolstoday
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
McMaster
No in-app purchases
Toolstoday
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is McMaster free?
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