# Toolbox™ vs Smart Tools

The clearest difference is price: Smart Tools at Free against Toolbox™'s $1.99. Toolbox™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Smart Tools is free to download; Toolbox™ costs $1.99 up front. Smart Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Toolbox™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Toolbox™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox™ has 4.3K ratings behind it against 314, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Toolbox™'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Smart Tools's.

Toolbox™ ships an update every 2 months, Smart Tools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolbox™ | Smart Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox/id615380696/reviews)** | [4.5 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tools-all-in-one-box/id1357964329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 314 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [Matjaz Marolt](https://appshunter.io/developer/874326830) |

## 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


### Smart Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tools-all-in-one-box/id1357964329)

This comprehensive utility app provides 31 essential tools and gauges, leveraging your device's sensors. It includes measurement tools, a light, a magnifier, and various sensors for construction, carpentry, and everyday use.

**Highlights:** 31 carpenter, construction, and gauge tools, Bubble level and laser level, Stud finder and dB meter, Ruler, protractor, and magnifier, Speed gun and distance meter, Unit converter and code reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Versatile collection of useful tools in one app
- 💰 Free app with no hidden costs
- 🔦 Night vision feature works effectively
- 📏 Accurate measurement and sensor tools
- 🎓 Educational value for classroom use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📱 Poor landscape orientation support
- 🎨 Outdated UI design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup with advertising splash screen
- Metronome causes app to force close
- Night vision not working properly
- Translator feature not functioning
- Conversion tools not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode matching system settings
- Calculator tool
- Compass feature
- Stud finder functionality
- Temperature conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolbox™ free?

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

### Is Smart Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Toolbox™ or Smart Tools?

Toolbox™ is rated higher. Toolbox™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Smart Tools averages 4.5 from 314 ratings.

### Do Toolbox™ or Smart Tools have ads?

Smart Tools shows ads; Toolbox™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Toolbox™ or Smart Tools?

Toolbox™ ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Tools every 3 months. Most recently, Toolbox™ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Smart Tools on September 19, 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.*