Comparison

PartVault vs Workshop AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PartVault

Organize your electronic components with a searchable inventory. Track stock levels, assign QR codes to storage locations, and manage project requirements. Export data in various formats for easy management and backups.

Highlights
  • Smart component tracking with stock alerts
  • QR code system for storage location identification
  • Project management with component allocation
  • Flexible storage location organization
  • Data export to CSV, JSON, and PDF
  • Import component lists from CSV
Features
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Transform your cluttered component collection into an organized, searchable inventory PartVault is the essential app for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and makers who want to take control of their component chaos. Whether you're managing hundreds of resistors or tracking expensive microcontroller modules, PartVault makes inventory management simple and efficient. Key Features: Smart Component Tracking Add components with photos, specifications, and pricing information. Set minimum stock levels to get alerts when supplies run low. Track quantities with precision using the built-in adjustment calculator. Revolutionary QR Code System Transform any QR code into a storage location identifier. Scan existing QR codes or print new ones to assign to boxes, drawers, and shelves. Later, simply scan the same code to instantly see what components are stored there. Comprehensive Project Management Plan your builds by creating projects and defining component requirements. Check availability against your inventory, allocate components to active projects, and generate shopping lists for missing items. Track project progress from planning to completion. Flexible Storage Organization Create named storage locations that match your workshop setup. Whether you use storage boxes, component drawers, or custom shelving, PartVault adapts to your organizational system. Powerful Data Management Export your inventory data in multiple formats including CSV for spreadsheets, JSON for technical backups, and PDF for printable reports. Import existing component lists from CSV files with intelligent duplicate handling. Privacy-First Design All your data stays on your device. No account required, no data collection, no tracking. Optional CloudKit integration provides seamless sync across your Apple devices while maintaining complete privacy. Perfect for: - Electronics hobbyists managing personal components - Engineering students organizing lab supplies - Makers planning Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects - Professional engineers tracking prototyping materials - Anyone tired of buying duplicate components Advanced Features: - Low stock warnings with customizable thresholds - Component search and filtering by category or location - Project cost estimation based on component pricing - Bulk quantity adjustments with quick-add buttons - Dark mode support for late-night workshop sessions Seamless Integration: - CloudKit sync across iPhone and iPad - Share shopping lists via AirDrop or Messages - Export data to popular spreadsheet applications - Import component lists from existing inventories Stop wasting time searching through unmarked boxes and drawers. Join thousands of makers who have transformed their component management with PartVault. Your organized workshop awaits. Download PartVault today and never lose another component.

About

Workshop AI

Effortlessly create a searchable inventory of your tools by simply taking photos. The app automatically identifies items, allowing you to quickly find what you need, track borrowed tools, and avoid buying duplicates. Designed for practical use in workshops and job sites.

Highlights
  • AI-powered tool identification from photos
  • Searchable inventory
  • Tool check-in/check-out tracking
  • Organize by category, location, or tags
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
  • No account or login required
Features
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Stop digging through bins and buying tools you already own. Workshop AI turns photos of your garage, workshop, basement, shed, or job-site storage into a searchable tool inventory. Take a photo of a bin, drawer, shelf, or toolbox and AI identifies the tools and supplies for you. FIND THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Tell Workshop AI what you're trying to do — “I need to remove some drywall” — and it recommends tools from your inventory and shows exactly where each one is stored. BUILD YOUR INVENTORY FAST • Photograph multiple tools at once • Let AI identify them automatically • Review and edit the results • Assign tools to bins, shelves, drawers, and locations • Browse your inventory by storage location KNOW WHERE EVERYTHING BELONGS Open any bin to see what's supposed to be inside. Find tools faster and avoid buying something you already own. CHECK TOOLS IN & OUT Take a tool from its storage bin and check it out. Workshop remembers its original location so you know exactly where to return it when the job is finished. BUILT FOR REAL WORKSHOPS Workshop AI is made for homeowners, DIYers, makers, tradespeople, and anyone with tools spread across a garage, basement, shed, workshop, or job site. Free to use. No account or login required.

Screenshots

PartVault4 screens
Workshop AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Workshop AI at 9 against PartVault's 1. Workshop AI also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PartVault against 4.9 for Workshop AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workshop AI has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PartVault versus Workshop AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPartVaultWorkshop AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew WatkinsEdward Morgan

Customer experience

PartVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Workshop AI

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PartVault

No in-app purchases

None

Workshop AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PartVault free?
PartVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workshop AI free?
Workshop AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PartVault or Workshop AI?
PartVault is rated higher. PartVault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Workshop AI averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do PartVault or Workshop AI have ads?
Neither PartVault nor Workshop AI shows ads.

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