ToolBox vs AI recording
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToolBox
This app offers over 25 utilities to simplify daily tasks, including calculators, generators, scanners, and organizational tools. It features widgets for quick access to frequently used functions and integrates with shortcuts for enhanced efficiency.
- Over 25 versatile utility tools
- QR/Barcode scanner and generator
- Multiple calculators (BMI, volume, area)
- Unit converter
- Notes and checklists
- Widgets for quick access
- iOS Shortcuts integration
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ToolBox – The Ultimate All-in-One Utility App Experience over 25 versatile features in one app that simplifies your everyday life: • Dice – Virtual roll for quick decisions • Random Number – Generate random numbers in your desired range • Random Letter – Display a random letter • Live Clock – Always keep track of the current time • Date Difference – Calculate the number of days between two dates • Countdown – Set timers for events or tasks • Counter – Count clicks, steps, or other values • QR Code Generator – Create your own QR codes • Barcode Generator – Generate barcodes for various purposes • QR/Barcode Scanner – Quick scanning on the go • Color Picker – Choose precise colors for design projects • BMI Calculator – Calculate your body mass index • Coordinates – Determine your exact location • Air Pressure – Measure the current air pressure • Flashlight – Use your phone as a light source • Compass – Always find the right direction • Prime Number Checker – Check if a number is prime • Stopwatch – Precise timing for sports and events • Notes & Checklists – Organise your tasks efficiently • Speed Measurement – Record your speed • Periodic Table – Always have the periodic table of elements handy • Volume and Area Calculator – Calculate volumes and areas of various shapes • Unit Converter – Convert lengths, weights, temperatures, and more • Unicode Library – Easily search and copy special characters and symbols • Subscript and Superscript Text – Format numbers, formulas, or texts with style • Edit and Save Image Metadata – View and adjust the EXIF data of your photos • Shortcut Integration – Use ToolBox directly through iOS Shortcuts for maximum efficiency Widgets: • Counter • Random Letter • Dice ToolBox is practical, intuitive and versatile – perfect for everyday life, work and leisure.
AI recording
Capture thoughts with voice or text, then refine them using AI editing tools. Automatically organize financial data from recordings and sync across devices for secure, offline access.
- Voice and text note-taking
- AI-powered editing
- Automatic expense detection
- Offline functionality
- iCloud sync
- Recording editing tools
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A minimalist and powerful AI note-taking app combining voice notes, text notes, editing, and AI chat. Edit recordings with trim, replace, or append functions. Automatically detects amounts in recordings and organizes them into an expense folder. Use your voice to let AI directly edit your text notes. Fully offline with no data uploads, ensuring privacy. iCloud sync keeps your notes safe and accessible anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 使用条款(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ToolBox at weekly against AI recording's every 2 months. ToolBox also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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. ToolBox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and AI recording sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ToolBox ships an update weekly, AI recording every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToolBox | AI recording |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Softpath Electronics | 飞 张 |
Customer experience
ToolBox
AI recording
In-app purchases
ToolBox
- Pro Version$0.99
- ToolBox Pro$1.99
AI recording
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$2.991 Year
- 永久会员$4.99
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