# DEWALT® Tool Connect vs Nearing

The clearest difference is rating: Nearing at 5.0 against DEWALT® Tool Connect's 3.4. Nearing also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). DEWALT® Tool Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nearing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DEWALT® Tool Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nearing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEWALT® Tool Connect has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DEWALT® Tool Connect ships an update monthly, Nearing every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEWALT® Tool Connect | Nearing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dewalt-tool-connect/id6747201876/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearing/id6760971454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414050137) | [Gary Pezza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887094625) |

## What reviewers say

### DEWALT® Tool Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dewalt-tool-connect/id6747201876)

Manage your tools and inventory from anywhere with this app. It allows for pairing enabled tools and linking tags to your account, with features for assigning inventory to locations and users.

**Highlights:** Tool and inventory management, Bluetooth enabled tool pairing, Tag and connector linking, Location management, User role assignment, Job site and warehouse organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nearing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearing/id6760971454)

Create visually appealing countdowns for important events like vacations, birthdays, and launches. See remaining days at a glance with customizable cards and home screen widgets. Receive notifications and celebrate milestones with festive animations.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown cards, Home and lock screen widgets, Celebratory animations, Recurring event tracking, Event arrival notifications, iPhone and iPad optimized design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nearing Widget Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEWALT® Tool Connect free?

DEWALT® Tool Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nearing free?

Nearing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DEWALT® Tool Connect or Nearing?

Nearing is rated higher. DEWALT® Tool Connect averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Nearing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DEWALT® Tool Connect or Nearing have ads?

Neither DEWALT® Tool Connect nor Nearing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEWALT® Tool Connect or Nearing?

DEWALT® Tool Connect ships an update monthly, and Nearing every 2 days. Most recently, DEWALT® Tool Connect was updated on October 18, 2026 and Nearing on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*