ToolNest vs HashingPass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToolNest
A privacy-focused utility suite offering encryption, password generation, data conversions, and time tools. It provides developers and security professionals with powerful cryptographic functions and everyday utilities in an intuitive, offline-capable interface with no advertisements.
- Hash generation and verification
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Strong password generation
- TOTP two-factor authentication code generation
- Multiple data converters (Base64, URL, HTML, number systems)
- JSON/CSV formatting and validation
- Timestamp and date calculations
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ToolNest brings text, security and conversion utilities into one app, with no account or subscription required. HASH AND ENCRYPT TEXT Generate and compare hashes, use HMAC options, and encrypt or decrypt text locally with Crypt Text. Copy results to use elsewhere. Crypt Text does not provide a chat service or deliver messages. PASSWORDS AND AUTHENTICATOR CODES Generate passwords with configurable character options. Generate time-based one-time passwords from a secret you supply and inspect the available code details. CONVERT AND FORMAT Work with Base64, URLs, HTML entities, number bases, colors and measurements. Format JSON, work with CSV and strings, and test regular expressions. DATES AND TIMES Convert timestamps, calculate date differences and work with world clocks and time zones. These tools process input on your device. Protect your encryption keys, passwords and authenticator secrets, and check output before relying on it for important work. Terms of Use: https://toolnestapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://toolnestapp.com/privacy-policy
HashingPass
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Secure Passwords, Built Locally. HashingPass is a powerful, offline-first utility designed to help you generate strong passwords and understand the mechanics behind digital security. Built with privacy at its core, HashingPass operates entirely on your device. No internet connection required, and zero data collected. Whether you want to create an unbreakable password or learn about cryptographic strength, HashingPass provides the tools you need in a clean, single-screen interface. Features: - Advanced Password Generator: Customize the length and character sets (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols) to generate highly secure passwords instantly. - Brute-Force & Entropy Estimations: Understand the true strength of your passwords. HashingPass provides theoretical estimates of how long a brute-force attack would take to crack your password, along with detailed entropy calculations. - Cryptographic Hashes: See how your generated password translates into standard cryptographic hashes like SHA and MD5, using Apple's native frameworks. - 100% Offline & Private: Your data never leaves your device. HashingPass does not track, store, or transmit any of your keystrokes or generated passwords.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HashingPass at every 3 months against ToolNest's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ToolNest ships an update every 18 months, HashingPass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToolNest | HashingPass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arla Services | Gustavo Benitez Frehse |
In-app purchases
ToolNest
No in-app purchases
HashingPass
No in-app purchases









