ToolMate vs VanVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ToolMate
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Easily catalog tools and track equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations and OEM mandatory-tool programs. The app supports multiple users and enables shops to quickly tag assets with QR codes for quick access to service history and other details. Track and manage equipment details, including serial numbers, calibration and testing records, equipment certifications, service history, and location information to simplify audits and ensure compliance. Additionally, the app keeps track of warranty expiration and provides links to owner's manuals and other documentation, such as assembly guides and repair manuals.
VanVault
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Your tools are your livelihood. VanVault protects them. Built for HVAC techs, plumbers, electricians, and tradespeople who live out of their vans, VanVault is the fastest way to catalog every tool you own and have proof ready when something goes wrong. ADD TOOLS FAST ⢠Snap a photo and AI suggests the brand, model, and replacement value (Pro) ⢠Scan a barcode to capture the serial number ⢠Tap-to-add from a preloaded HVAC tool catalog ⢠Or enter it by hand: serials, purchase dates, values, photos CLAIM READY ⢠One-tap Stolen Claim Package: photos, serials, purchase dates, and replacement values in one PDF, ready to send to your adjuster or the police ⢠Pick exactly which tools were taken ⢠Signed claimant certification page included STAY ON TOP OF MAINTENANCE ⢠Per-tool service intervals ("service gauge annually") ⢠See what's due or overdue at a glance and mark it serviced ⢠Location tags: van, shop, job site WORKS WHERE YOU WORK ⢠Offline-first: no signal needed on the job site ⢠Included in your iPhone backup ⢠Fast search across your entire inventory VanVault Pro unlocks unlimited tools, AI scanning, and PDF claim export for a single one-time payment. No subscription. No recurring charges. Your inventory stays on your device and in your iPhone backup. No account required. We don't sell your data. Download free. Add your 15 most valuable tools. See why every HVAC tech needs this before their next job.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToolMate at none against VanVault's 1. ToolMate also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). VanVault's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VanVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ToolMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
ToolMate ships an update monthly, VanVault every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToolMate | VanVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly ā better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bicameral Corp. | MindSprout Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
ToolMate
No in-app purchases
VanVault
- VanVault Pro$9.99








