# Toolbox™ vs Construction Calculator

The clearest difference is price: Construction Calculator at Free against Toolbox™'s $1.99. Construction Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Toolbox™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (82% vs 54%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Construction Calculator is free to download; Toolbox™ costs $1.99 up front. Construction Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Toolbox™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Toolbox™ against 4.7 for Construction Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox™ has 4.3K ratings behind it against 625, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Toolbox™'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Construction Calculator's.

Toolbox™ ships an update every 2 months, Construction Calculator every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolbox™ | Construction Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox/id615380696/reviews) | [4.7 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-calculator/id1092417398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 625 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) |

## What reviewers say

### Toolbox™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox/id615380696)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Construction Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-calculator/id1092417398)

This app is a powerful calculator designed for construction and woodworking professionals, as well as students. It simplifies calculations involving feet, inches, and fractions, offering conversions between various measurement units and displaying equations and results simultaneously. Advanced features are available through optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Decimal to fraction converter, Fraction to decimal conversion, Simultaneous equation and result display, Advanced editing capabilities, Today Screen integration, Support for multiple dimensional formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Calculator | $4.99 | per month |
| Construction Calculator | $39.99 | per year |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rafter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stair Calculator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fraction Calculator | $9.99 | one-time |
| Construction Calculator | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate calculations
- 💡 Helpful for construction work
- 🎨 Customizable colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Paywall locks out useful features
- 🔄 Forced updates break existing functionality
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors and incorrect results
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Bring back fraction display in results
- Allow offline use without subscription
- Add more construction-specific tools
- Improve user interface and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolbox™ free?

Toolbox™ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Construction Calculator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Toolbox™ or Construction Calculator?

Toolbox™ and Construction Calculator are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.3K and 625 ratings respectively.

### Do Toolbox™ or Construction Calculator have ads?

Neither Toolbox™ nor Construction Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Toolbox™ or Construction Calculator?

Toolbox™ ships an update every 2 months, and Construction Calculator every 6 days. Most recently, Toolbox™ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Construction Calculator on September 27, 2026.

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