Comparison

ToolBox vs LanShare

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

LanShare

Features
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LanShare sends files straight from one device to another over your own network. It never uses the internet. Open LanShare on both devices and they find each other in seconds. Pick photos, videos or any file, tap the other device, and it arrives at full quality, checked on arrival. Nothing is uploaded anywhere. • Works between iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows • No Wi-Fi? An Android phone can create a private network, and your iPhone joins it by scanning a code • No accounts, no cloud, no ads, no tracking • Encrypted between your devices, and nothing arrives until you tap Accept • Any file type and size; a transfer picks up where it left off if the connection drops • Received files are in the Files app LanShare connects only to devices on your local network, and refuses everything else. Keep LanShare open on your iPhone while a transfer runs.

Screenshots

ToolBox4 screens
LanShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LanShare at none against ToolBox's 2. LanShare also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ToolBox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LanShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToolBox ships an update weekly, LanShare daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
ToolBox versus LanShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolBoxLanShare
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftpath ElectronicsAram Digital Solutions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ToolBox

One-time2
  • Pro Version$0.99
  • ToolBox Pro$1.99
None

LanShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToolBox free?
ToolBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LanShare free?
LanShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToolBox or LanShare have ads?
Neither ToolBox nor LanShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToolBox or LanShare?
ToolBox ships an update weekly, and LanShare daily. Most recently, ToolBox was updated on September 21, 2026 and LanShare on October 8, 2026.

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