Comparison

ToolKeeper vs Pinged

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ToolKeeper

Features
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ToolKeeper helps you keep track of your tools, remember who you loaned them out to, and when you should get them back.

About

Pinged

This app monitors your saved eBay searches 24/7 and sends instant push notifications for new listings that match your criteria. Customize your searches with keywords, categories, and filters to find exactly what you're looking for before it's gone.

Highlights
  • Real-time eBay search monitoring
  • Instant push notifications
  • Customizable search filters
  • Direct listing links
  • Live feed of new matches
  • Watchlist functionality
  • Cross-platform sync
Features
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Find the eBay listings you care about before they disappear. Pinged watches your saved searches around the clock and sends a push notification when a new match appears. Set up a search for anything you are hunting: vintage cameras, sneakers, watches, furniture, trading cards, instruments, or hard-to-find parts. Tune your keywords, category, price, condition, and other filters to cut through the noise. With Pinged you can: • Save and manage eBay searches from your phone • Get push alerts with the listing title, price, and a direct link • Browse new matches in a live feed • Open listing details, photos, seller information, and pricing • Keep a watchlist of listings you want to track • Sync searches, matches, and alerts across web and mobile • Pause notifications and manage quiet hours • Use the app in dark or light appearance Pinged keeps watching while you sleep, so the next great find can reach you before someone else grabs it. Some features, including saved-search limits and scan frequency, depend on your plan. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc. Pinged is not affiliated with or endorsed by eBay. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ToolKeeper4 screens
Pinged4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToolKeeper at none against Pinged's 4. ToolKeeper also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinged sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. ToolKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToolKeeper ships an update every 2 days, Pinged every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ToolKeeper versus Pinged: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolKeeperPinged
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLuke PilkingtonProper Applications Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

ToolKeeper

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pinged

Subscriptions4
  • Pinged Plus7 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Pinged Pro7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Pinged Plus7 Days trial$50.001 Year
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  • Pinged Pro7 Days trial$100.001 Year

Questions

Is ToolKeeper free?
ToolKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinged free?
Pinged is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ToolKeeper or Pinged have ads?
Neither ToolKeeper nor Pinged shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToolKeeper or Pinged?
ToolKeeper ships an update every 2 days, and Pinged every 4 weeks. Most recently, ToolKeeper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pinged on October 31, 2026.

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