TidyBee vs BenchBinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TidyBee
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Lay out what's going into a bin, snap one photo, and TidyBee's AI lists every item. Next time, search "costume" or "lights" to see which bin they're in, without opening every lid. TidyBee names each item it sees and draws a box around it. Rename anything it got wrong, remove what doesn't belong, add what it missed, and save. Every item gets its own cropped photo. FIND ANYTHING Search every container and item at once. Type "extension cord" and see which bin it's in. TAP A TAG, SEE WHAT'S INSIDE Stick a standard NFC sticker on a tote and link it to the container once. Next time, scan it with TidyBee and that bin's list opens. No printer, no special labels. GREAT FOR • Holiday and seasonal decorations • Garage, attic and basement storage • Craft, hobby and camping gear • Storage units and moves FREE TO START The free plan includes 3 containers, 5 AI scans a week and up to 7 hand-added items per container. TidyBee Pro unlocks unlimited containers, items and AI scans, plus search by item name and date. Your inventory syncs to your TidyBee account, so it's there on any iPhone or iPad you sign in to. NFC features need an iPhone. NFC stickers are sold separately. Privacy Policy: https://tidybee.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BenchBinder
Easily catalog your entire tool collection, including photos, serial numbers, and purchase details. Track warranties, store important documents, and manage tool loans. Generate detailed inventory reports for insurance or personal reference.
- Catalog tools with photos and details
- Store manuals and receipts
- Track warranty expiration dates
- Manage tool loans
- Generate inventory reports
- Sync across devices
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Keep track of every tool you own — from drills to hand tools — all in one place. BenchBinder makes it easy to catalog your tool collection with photos, serial numbers, purchase details, and warranty information. Know exactly what you have, where it is, and when warranties expire. Organize Your Collection • Add tools with photos, brand, model, and serial number • Organize by category and storage location • Search and filter to find any tool instantly Store Important Documents • Attach PDF copies of manuals, spec sheets, and other documents to each tool • Keep receipt photos for warranty claims • Everything stays with the tool it belongs to Never Miss a Warranty • Set warranty expiration dates for any tool • Get automatic alerts before warranties expire • Access stored receipts and documents when you need to file a claim Track Tool Loans • Record who borrowed your tools and when • Set expected return dates with reminders • Keep a complete loan history Detailed Inventory Reports • Generate comprehensive inventory reports • Export as PDF, CSV, or ZIP file • Include tool details, photos, and purchase information • Great for insurance records, shop management, or personal reference • Share or save reports to Files Sync Across Devices • Automatic iCloud backup and sync • Your data stays on your devices and with your iCloud account— no third-party servers • Works offline with local storage Free to Start • Catalog up to 10 tools for free with all features included • Upgrade for unlimited tools with a one-time, $9.99 purchase — no subscriptions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TidyBee at every 2 weeks against BenchBinder's every 2 months. TidyBee also leads on iOS requirement (16.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TidyBee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and BenchBinder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TidyBee ships an update every 2 weeks, BenchBinder every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | TidyBee | BenchBinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Sanfacon | App Industries LLC |
In-app purchases
TidyBee
- TidyBee Pro$5.991 Month
BenchBinder
- One Time Purchase$9.99









