Comparison

Handy Tools vs Mylo

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

Head to head
About

Handy Tools

Features
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One app. Seven tools. Zero guesswork. Handy Tools puts a complete jobsite toolkit on your Home Screen โ€” from metal detection to sound analysis, precise levelling to GPS compass. Every measurement is saved automatically and can be exported in seconds. WHAT'S INSIDE 1. Metal Scanner Your phone's magnetometer picks up ferrous metals โ€” nails, screws, steel studs, rebar โ€” hidden behind drywall, plaster, or tile. A live micro-tesla gauge and adjustable sensitivity threshold give you full control over detection. Calibrate once, scan with confidence. 2. Spirit Level Lay your device on any surface and read the tilt instantly. The bubble indicator responds in real time, accurate to a tenth of a degree. Works in both landscape and portrait orientation โ€” ideal for shelves, countertops, and appliance installs. 3. Sound Meter A real-time decibel display that tracks current, minimum, and peak noise. Five colour-coded bands โ€” from Silent to Harmful โ€” make it easy to evaluate workshop noise, check room acoustics, or document sound conditions on a jobsite. 4. Compass Calibrated through Core Location, so it reads exactly like the built-in iOS compass. Shows magnetic or true heading, cardinal direction, plus your latitude and longitude for site orientation and outdoor layout work. 5. Ruler Place small parts on the screen and measure directly โ€” toggle between centimetres and inches without reaching for a tape. 6. Protractor Touch to set an angle, then lock the reading. Handy for mitre cuts, trim work, and verifying corner angles during framing. 7. Flashlight Instant torch for crawl spaces, attics, panel boxes, and anywhere else the overhead light doesn't reach. SAVE & EXPORT Tap the bookmark icon on any tool screen to store a reading. All saved measurements live in the History tab where you can: - Filter by tool type - Swipe to remove individual entries - Clear everything at once - Export a timestamped CSV โ€” complete with device info โ€” and share it via email, AirDrop, or any file app HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add a small or medium widget to see your most recent measurement without launching the app โ€” useful for repeated checks during a project. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - Works offline โ€” no account, no internet required - Dark interface โ€” easy on the eyes in dim spaces - Lightweight โ€” under 30 MB, launches instantly - Privacy-first โ€” all data stays on your device GO PREMIUM Remove ads and unlock every tool without limits. Pick the plan that works for you โ€” weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-year, annual, or pay once and keep it forever. Cancel any time, no questions asked. SENSOR NOTE Metal detection relies on the iPhone magnetometer and responds only to iron-based (ferrous) metals. Aluminium, copper, and brass will not register. Wall thickness, phone case material, and nearby electronics can affect readings. For best accuracy, remove protective cases before scanning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lrez5JbVuwOdMWoS4Oc98xDR7oXa_Nt1qc6tsDQjpQs/edit?usp=sharing

About

Mylo

Features
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Welcome to Mylo, a personal recording tool that puts your privacy absolutely first. In an era of data overreach, Mylo provides a secure, quiet, and completely offline digital sanctuary for your thoughts. Whether it's a fleeting memo, a lengthy diary entry, or precious photos and audio recordings, Mylo keeps them safe. We firmly believe your personal thoughts and life moments belong only to you, which is why we have completely eliminated the possibility of data leaks at the source.

Screenshots

Handy Tools4 screens
Mylo3 screens

Verdict

The call

Handy Tools and Mylo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Handy Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Mylo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Handy Tools versus Mylo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy ToolsMylo
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHanna FreitagVinh Trong Nguyen The

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Handy Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
6 purchases

Mylo

One-time6
  • Mylo_Level_1$0.99
  • Mylo_Level_2$2.99
  • Mylo_Level_3$9.99
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  • Mylo_Level_5$14.99
  • Mylo_Level_4$19.99
  • Mylo_Level_6$24.99

Questions

Is Handy Tools free?
Handy Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mylo free?
Mylo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Handy Tools or Mylo have ads?
Neither Handy Tools nor Mylo shows ads.

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