Comparison

ToolBevy vs NixiTubeClock

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

Head to head
About

ToolBevy

This app connects neighbors to rent and buy tools. Owners can earn income by listing their equipment, while renters can find needed tools locally. It promotes resource sharing and reduces waste within communities.

Highlights
  • Rent tools from neighbors
  • Purchase tools from neighbors
  • List up to 10 tools for free
  • Earn income by renting tools
  • Find tools locally
  • Reduce waste through sharing
Features
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ToolBevy is a community marketplace that makes it easy to rent, buy, sell, and promote tools and services locally. Users can list up to 10 tools for free, helping neighbors share resources, save money, and reduce waste. Tool owners can earn extra income by renting or selling equipment, while renters can quickly find the tools they need nearby. Beyond tools, ToolBevy also connects users with local service providers. Contractors, skilled tradespeople, and service businesses can create listings, promote their services, and reach customers in their area. Whether you're looking for equipment, hiring a professional, or growing your business, ToolBevy provides a simple platform for connecting communities and supporting local commerce. Whether you're tackling a DIY project, searching for specialized equipment, hiring a local expert, or looking to earn money from tools and services you already own, ToolBevy helps neighbors connect, share, and succeed together.

About

NixiTubeClock

Features
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Nixie Tube Clock is a minimalist digital clock inspired by classic vintage Nixie tubes. This app focuses on atmosphere rather than features, recreating the warm glow, glass texture, and subtle reflections that define the character of Nixie tubes. Choose a glow color to match your space — from classic orange to cool cyan, deep purple, and more — and see the same look on your Home Screen widgets. The bright core of each digit stays true to a real tube, for a calm, immersive clock that blends naturally into your space. Features: • Home Screen widgets that follow your glow color and reflection settings • Multiple glow colors with realistic glass-inspired visuals • Subtle floor reflection for added depth • Landscape mode with seconds and animated high-speed counter • Clean, distraction-free interface • Fully offline — no ads, no data collection Tap the screen to reveal settings, which automatically fade away after a short time. Designed with battery efficiency in mind, making it suitable for extended display. Ideal for desks, nightstands, and ambient displays where design matters as much as time.

Screenshots

ToolBevy4 screens
NixiTubeClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ToolBevy at Free against NixiTubeClock's $1.99. ToolBevy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). NixiTubeClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). On 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

ToolBevy is free to download; NixiTubeClock costs $1.99 up front. ToolBevy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NixiTubeClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToolBevy ships an update every 17 months, NixiTubeClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ToolBevy versus NixiTubeClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolBevyNixiTubeClock
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan Guerrakohei yamane

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ToolBevy

One-time5
  • 1 Month Boost$9.99
  • 3 Month Boost$19.99
  • 6 Month Boost$29.99
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  • Pro Membership$49.99
  • Expert Membership$99.99
None

NixiTubeClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToolBevy free?
ToolBevy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NixiTubeClock free?
NixiTubeClock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToolBevy or NixiTubeClock have ads?
Neither ToolBevy nor NixiTubeClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToolBevy or NixiTubeClock?
ToolBevy ships an update every 17 months, and NixiTubeClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ToolBevy was updated on September 26, 2026 and NixiTubeClock on October 12, 2026.

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