ToolBox vs AF
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.
AF
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Note Cards is a professional flashcard learning tool built on the principle of Active Recall from cognitive science. Master Active Recall. Note Cards transforms scientific learning into a seamless, offline iOS experience. No distractions, just pure focus. Core Features and Technical Implementation: · Active Recall Training — The flip-to-reveal interaction pattern forces your brain to actively retrieve memories, proven to be over fifty percent more effective than passive reading. · Quantified Learning Analytics — Each card independently tracks correct and incorrect attempts with automatic deck-wide accuracy calculation, enabling data-driven learning decisions. · Randomized Spaced Review — Cards are shuffled each session, combined with accuracy data to identify weak areas, delivering efficient spaced repetition effects. · Session-Level Performance Metrics — Real-time tracking of accuracy and error rates per study session, quantifying your learning return on investment. · Localized Data Security — Local persistent storage via UserDefaults, zero network dependency, ensuring complete privacy of your learning data. Ideal For: - Language Learners: systematic vocabulary and grammar acquisition - Students: efficient review of key concepts and formulas - Professionals: continuously updated industry knowledge and terminology Technical Architecture: Native SwiftUI development, iOS 17 plus support, Swift 5.9, purely local operation, zero third-party dependencies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AF at none against ToolBox's 2. ToolBox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. AF asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ToolBox | AF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Softpath Electronics | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
ToolBox
- Pro Version$0.99
- ToolBox Pro$1.99
AF
No in-app purchases









