Comparison

Handy Tools vs HandyTools by KodMee

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

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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

HandyTools by KodMee

Features
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HandyTools puts five everyday utilities in your pocket. No clutter, no extra apps to download. LEVEL Check if a surface is truly level using your device's built-in sensors. Great for hanging shelves, frames, and furniture. RULER Measure real-world lengths quickly and easily, right from your screen. COLOR PICKER Pick any color straight off your screen โ€” perfect for designers, developers, and quick color matching. RING MEASUREMENT Find the right ring size in seconds, no printing or guesswork required. SOUND METER Measure noise levels around you in decibels โ€” check if a room is too loud, or just how quiet it really is. HOW IT WORKS Pick one tool to keep completely free, forever โ€” no ads, no strings attached. Unlock the rest anytime by watching a quick ad, or get every tool at once with a single one-time purchase. Handy Tools is built to be fast, simple, and exactly as handy as its name says.

Screenshots

Handy Tools4 screens
HandyTools by KodMee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Handy Tools at none against HandyTools by KodMee's shown. Handy Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 HandyTools by KodMee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Handy Tools versus HandyTools by KodMee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy ToolsHandyTools by KodMee
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna FreitagEmir Mesic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Handy Tools

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

HandyTools by KodMee

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Handy Tools free?
Handy Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HandyTools by KodMee free?
HandyTools by KodMee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Handy Tools or HandyTools by KodMee have ads?
HandyTools by KodMee shows ads; Handy Tools does not.

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