Comparison

实用工具箱 vs ToolCat

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

Head to head
About

实用工具箱

A comprehensive offline utility suite offering 16 essential tools for everyday tasks. Features include unit conversion, password generation, QR code creation, and measurement tools. All operations are local, ensuring privacy and no data collection.

Highlights
  • 16 essential offline tools
  • Unit and format conversions
  • Password and QR code generation
  • Measurement and calculation tools
  • File integrity checking
  • Local data processing
Features
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19 个常用工具,一次装齐。完全离线,不联网、不追踪、无广告。 【工具清单】 · 单位换算 — 长度、面积、体积、质量、温度、速度、时间和数据存储 · 百分比计算 — 比例值、占比、变化率和折扣价 · 随机决策 — 候选项、随机数、抛硬币和掷骰子 · 亲戚称呼 — 七大姑八大姨怎么叫 · 金额大写 — 数字一键转中文大写 · 简繁互转 — 简繁中文一键互换 · 进制转换 — 二 / 八 / 十 / 十六进制互转 · 密码生成 — 强度可调的安全密码 · 二维码 — 文本、链接快速成码 · Wi-Fi 二维码 — 一码分享 Wi-Fi,扫码即连 · JSON 格式化 — JSON 美化与校验 · 时间戳 — 时间戳与日期互转 · 日期计算 — 两个日期相差几天 · 直尺 — 屏幕变直尺,随手测量 · 海拔指南针 — GPS 海拔、坐标、磁北朝向 · 哈希算法 — MD5、SHA 等本地哈希 · 文件哈希 — 本地校验文件完整性 · 记分板 — 比赛、桌游、运动计分 · 手持弹幕 — 文字弹幕全屏滚动 全部本地运算,不收集任何信息,无第三方统计、广告、追踪或推送 SDK。

About

ToolCat

This utility app offers over 50 practical tools for daily tasks, from code scanning and QR code generation to image manipulation and calculators. It aims to enhance efficiency and provide quick solutions for everyday problems without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • Code Scanner
  • QR Code Generator
  • Image Color Extraction
  • Progress Tracker
  • Minimalist To-Do List
  • GIF Generator
  • Text Recognition
Features
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"Tool Cat" is a collection of practical tools with over 50 useful tools, designed for efficiency, aesthetics, and tool enthusiasts. It aims to facilitate quick handling of various problems encountered in daily life, saving time and enhancing efficiency. NO ADS! Some of the included features: 【Code Scanner】 A commonly used feature in daily life, providing results without blocking security issues like some other apps. 【QR Code Generator】 Customize QR code styles. Supports using images as background, including GIF. 【Image Color Extraction】 Select an image and extract the colors contained within it. 【Important Dates】 Set a date and record how many days are left until that day, or how many days have passed since then. 【Progress Tracker】 Record something that takes a long time but cannot be completed at once. 【Fullscreen Clock】 A full-screen flipping clock. 【Minimalist To-Do List】 A super simple to-do list tool. 【GIF Generator】 Converting images, videos and Live Photos to GIFs. 【Image Splitter】 Split one image into multiple blocks based on built-in styles or custom row and column numbers. 【Scrolling Text】 Make text scroll on the screen, suitable for various scenarios such as concerts, advertising boards, and confessions. 【Remove Photo Privacy】 Remove the privacy information from photos taken with your phone. 【Coordinate Conversion】 Convert latitude or longitude to degrees, minutes, and seconds, or convert degrees, minutes, and seconds to latitude and longitude. 【Text Recognition】 Take a photo or choose one from the album to recognize the text on it, and then you can directly copy it. 【Reaction Speed Test】 You can use it as a little game to test your reaction speed. 【Special Symbols】 Collected many special symbols and characters, you can click to copy directly. 【BMI Calculator】 Body Mass Index (BMI). 【Life Progress Calculator】 Life is short, come and calculate. 【URL Parser】 Accurately parse URLs and easily retrieve information. 【Web Page Screenshot】 Enter a URL, snap! Generate a high-definition screenshot of the entire web page. 【List of Country Capitals】 List all the countries in the world. 【Image Resizer】 Adjust the size and quality of images to reduce their file size. 【Mortgage Calculator】 Calculate the interest and repayment plan for loans. 【Make a Decision】 Not sure which one to choose? Try making a decision~ 【Year Progress】 Displays what percentage of the year has passed, how many days are left. 【Check-in Book】 Record every habitual thing you do. 【Image Stitching】 Stitch multiple images vertically or horizontally to create a long image. 【Timeline】 Life is a long timeline. 【Exchange Rate】 If you have any other features you want? Welcome to submit in the app~ 【Tool Cat Pro】 Tool Cat Pro is a paid subscription service (also provides a lifetime buyout option). Subscribing to this service allows you to use all features without restrictions during the subscription period, including all future added features. This service currently supports subscription at $0.99/month and $3.99/year. During the promotion period, it may be offered at a discounted price or provide a free trial, which cannot be canceled after the trial. Subscription-related details for this service: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase or at the end of the free trial period • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal fees will be deducted within 24 hours before the end of the current period • After subscribing to this service, you can manage subscription renewal and other operations through the "Subscription" entry provided in the account settings of the App Store • During the free trial period, any unused days will be confiscated upon the user's purchase of this service Terms of use: https://app.meilb.com/toolcat/auto-renewal-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app.meilb.com/toolcat/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

实用工具箱3 screens
ToolCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 实用工具箱 at none against ToolCat's 4. ToolCat's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. ToolCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 实用工具箱 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

实用工具箱 ships an update every 8 months, ToolCat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
实用工具箱 versus ToolCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter实用工具箱ToolCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer万庄 黄乐彬 梅

Customer experience

实用工具箱

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ToolCat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

实用工具箱

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ToolCat

Subscriptions2
  • ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro - Full Price$12.99

Questions

Is 实用工具箱 free?
实用工具箱 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToolCat free?
ToolCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 实用工具箱 or ToolCat have ads?
Neither 实用工具箱 nor ToolCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 实用工具箱 or ToolCat?
实用工具箱 ships an update every 8 months, and ToolCat every 8 days. Most recently, 实用工具箱 was updated on September 14, 2026 and ToolCat on July 6, 2026.

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