Comparison

Share Items vs Tool Cache

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

Head to head
About

Share Items

Connect with others to lend or borrow tools and household items. Earn money by renting out your spare items or save money by borrowing what you need for short-term use. Discover items available in your local area for convenient exchanges.

Highlights
  • Lend spare tools and household items
  • Borrow items for short-term use
  • Earn money by renting items
  • Find items in nearby areas
  • Facilitates smooth transactions
Features
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Share items mobile app connects lenders and borrowers to exchange unused and spare tools and household items. Lenders can list their spare tools or items lying idle in their homes and make money by renting them. Borrowers can get expensive items required for short term use without the need to buy them. Share items helps borrowers to find items within nearby areas and enables smooth transactions.

About

Tool Cache

This app helps contractors and DIYers manage their tools and equipment with serial number tracking, location-based organization, and job planning. It provides detailed inventory reports and cloud backup for peace of mind against loss and for insurance purposes.

Highlights
  • Serial number tracking
  • Location-based organization
  • Job and project planning
  • Warranty and service tracking
  • Inventory reports and exports
  • Cloud backup and sync
Features
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Tool Cache — Smarter Tool Management with Serial Number Tracking Protect your most valuable tools and equipment. Tool Cache is the all-in-one inventory app built for contractors, crews, and DIYers who want accountability and the peace of mind that comes by getting organized. Spotlight: Serial Number Tracking (Theft & Insurance) Record serial numbers, photos, receipts, and warranty details for your tools and assets. If something goes missing, you’ll have the exact proof insurers and law enforcement need — no digging through old paperwork. Key Features • Location-Based Organization — Create custom locations (job sites, trailers, shops, storage rooms, etc.) and assign assets and inventory to where they belong. • Serial Number & ID Records — Store serials, model numbers, photos, receipts, and purchase dates for your high-value tools. • Job & Project Planning — Build job lists, attach required equipment, and keep crews ready. • Warranty & Service Tracking — Never miss a warranty claim, service deadline, or scheduled repair. • Inventory Reports & Exports — Generate detailed lists (with serials) for audits, insurance, or purchasing. • Cloud Backup & Sync — Access your records securely from any device. Why Tool Cache? • Protect against loss! • Organize your gear exactly how you store it — by site, trailer, or shop. • Save time with instant reports and searchable inventory. • Get organized, know what you own — focus only on your most valuable tools, or go into full detail if you prefer. • Built for contractors, small businesses, and serious DIYers. Know what you own. Protect what you own. Tool Cache makes it simple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://YOURDOMAIN.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Share Items4 screens
Tool Cache4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Share Items at none against Tool Cache's 4. Tool Cache's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Tool Cache sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Share Items asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Share Items against 5.0 for Tool Cache. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Share Items ships an update every 6 months, Tool Cache every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Share Items versus Tool Cache: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShare ItemsTool Cache
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrashanthi DAustin Young

In-app purchases

None

Share Items

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tool Cache

Subscriptions4
  • Contractor Pro$14.991 Month
  • ToolCache Team$59.001 Month
  • Contractor Pro (Yearly)$149.001 Year
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  • ToolCache Team (Yearly)$590.001 Year

Questions

Is Share Items free?
Share Items is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tool Cache free?
Tool Cache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Share Items or Tool Cache?
Share Items and Tool Cache are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Share Items or Tool Cache have ads?
Share Items shows ads; Tool Cache does not.
Which is updated more often, Share Items or Tool Cache?
Share Items ships an update every 6 months, and Tool Cache every 3 weeks. Most recently, Share Items was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tool Cache on October 13, 2026.

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