Toolstash vs The Tool Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toolstash
This app helps you manage your tools by tracking what you own, where they are, and who has borrowed them. It's useful for homeowners and hobbyists who want to keep inventory and easily find needed tools.
- Track tool inventory
- Record tool locations
- Manage tool loans
- Find nearby tools
- Organize for projects
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Track, lend & borrow tools! Toolstash is a free tool-tracking app for homeowners & hobbyists. Keep track of what tools you have & where you put them, remember which neighbor borrowed what, and find out who nearby has that obscure tool you need for your upcoming weekend project!
The Tool Library
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Why buy a tool you'll use once? The Tool Library connects you with neighbors who have the tools you need — drills, ladders, pressure washers, and more — available to borrow for free. How it works: List one tool from your garage to unlock borrowing. Then discover what your neighbors have, send a borrow request, and arrange a quick handoff. It's that simple. Built on trust: Every lender and borrower has a public rating. Photo handoffs at checkout and return keep everyone accountable. Features: • Browse tools on a map or list by category • Send and manage borrow requests in-app • Chat directly with your neighbor • Photo documentation at pickup and return • Ratings and reviews after every loan • Invite neighbors and grow your community Privacy Policy: https://toollibrary.co/privacy Your neighbor's garage is now on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: The Tool Library at 3 against Toolstash's 1. The Tool Library also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Toolstash | The Tool Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Watson | Cesar Contreras |
In-app purchases
Toolstash
No in-app purchases
The Tool Library
No in-app purchases
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