Comparison

Toolbox vs ModBoss

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

Head to head
About

Toolbox

This app consolidates essential everyday tools into one convenient package. It offers features like QR code generation, random number generation, sound effects, flashlight control, and password generation, all designed to run offline and respect user privacy.

Highlights
  • QR code generator and scanner
  • Random number generator
  • Sound effects library
  • Flashlight control
  • Password generator
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused, on-device operation
Features
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Toolbox brings the everyday utilities you actually use into one clean, easy-to-navigate app. Create and scan QR codes, generate secure passwords and random numbers, play sound effects, control the flashlight, and much more - even without an internet connection. Replace a collection of single-purpose apps, save storage space, and keep your data private with fast, practical tools that run entirely on your device.

About

ModBoss

Organize and track custom watch parts and builds. Easily add components by pasting URLs or sharing directly from websites. Features include build planning, parts management, order tracking, and visual references with photos.

Highlights
  • Build planner with status and notes
  • Parts manager with supplier and price
  • Order tracking and carrier information
  • Wishlist and spare parts management
  • Photo integration for builds and parts
  • Private iCloud sync
  • CSV export for data analysis
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Use ModBoss to plan and organize your custom watch builds! It can help track the parts you order, and keep track of those parts so you can remember what exactly you used for which build. It supports all the major sites so adding a part is as easy as pasting in a URL, or just "Share" directly to the app from a site. - Build planner: Organize builds with names, status, base model, notes, and a checklist. - Parts manager: Store supplier, URL, price/currency, category, notes, and photos per part. - Orders & tracking: Keep tracking number, carrier, and status together with each part. - Wishlist & parts bin: Capture ideas and spare parts, then move items into builds in one tap. - Photos everywhere: Add images to builds, parts, wishlist, and parts bin for visual reference. - Sync & reliability: Private iCloud sync across your devices with clear in-app status. - Backup & restore: One-tap backup with detailed restore preview and safe, guided recovery. - CSV export: Export all builds, parts, wishlist, and parts bin to a single CSV for analysis. - Share extension: Add parts from Safari and other apps; bookmarklet option included. - Designed for speed: Thoughtful UI for fast adding, sorting, and searching. - Sync & reliability: Private iCloud sync across your devices with clear in-app status. - Backup & restore: One-tap backup with detailed restore preview and safe, guided recovery. - CSV export: Export all builds, parts, wishlist, and parts bin to a single CSV for analysis. - Share extension: Add parts from Safari and other apps; bookmarklet option included. ModBoss Pro (optional subscription): - Unlimited builds and wishlist items - Shipment tracking - Multi-device sync (iPhone, iPad, macOS) - Priority enhancements over time Privacy first: - No accounts required; your data lives on your devices. - iCloud uses your private CloudKit database. ModBoss Pro unlocks: • Real-time package tracking for 2,800+ carriers • Multi-device sync across all your iOS devices • Priority support PRICING • Monthly: $2.99 • Annual: $29.99 (save 17%) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ibranc.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Toolbox4 screens
ModBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ModBoss at 5.0 against Toolbox's 2.0. ModBoss also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Toolbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. ModBoss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ModBoss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox ships an update every 2 months, ModBoss every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Toolbox versus ModBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolboxModBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas SimoniBranc.com

Customer experience

Toolbox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

ModBoss

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Toolbox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ModBoss

Subscriptions2
  • ModBoss Pro$0.991 Month
  • ModBoss Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Toolbox free?
Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ModBoss free?
ModBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox or ModBoss?
ModBoss is rated higher. Toolbox averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ModBoss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Toolbox or ModBoss have ads?
Neither Toolbox nor ModBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox or ModBoss?
Toolbox ships an update every 2 months, and ModBoss every 9 days. Most recently, Toolbox was updated on August 3, 2026 and ModBoss on September 8, 2026.

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