# MAT vs SparkyToolkit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SparkyToolkit at 100% against MAT's 0%. SparkyToolkit also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months). MAT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SparkyToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. MAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

MAT ships an update every 21 months, SparkyToolkit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAT | SparkyToolkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Montreaux Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649919326) | [Jack Dempsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870827941) |

## What reviewers say

### MAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mat-tick/id6443844473)

Easily control and program MATelec D10BT and D20BT digital timers via Bluetooth. Create, read, and modify timer programs, synchronize date and time, and set geographic location. Control relay status with temporary, permanent, or random modes.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth timer control, Create virtual programs, Read and modify existing programs, Synchronize date and time, Geographic location setting, Relay status control

**In-app purchases:** none


### SparkyToolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkytoolkit/id6758096515)

This app provides electricians with essential digital tools for site work, including calculators for electrical calculations, test record management, and quick reference to wiring standards. It also allows for capturing and annotating site plans.

**Highlights:** Electrical calculators (Ohm's Law, Cable Sizing, Voltage Drop), Test record creation and management, PDF/Excel export for compliance, AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules reference, Site plan capture and annotation, Offset bend calculator

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cobber Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAT free?

MAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SparkyToolkit free?

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

### Do MAT or SparkyToolkit have ads?

Neither MAT nor SparkyToolkit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MAT or SparkyToolkit?

MAT ships an update every 21 months, and SparkyToolkit every 5 weeks. Most recently, MAT was updated on October 24, 2026 and SparkyToolkit on October 10, 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.*