Handy Tools vs Construction Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Handy Tools
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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
Construction Toolkit
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Construction Calculator is an offline construction calculator for people who build things: concrete calculator, rebar calculator, brick, tile, steel, scaffold and pipe volume - with a material estimator and cost estimator that work with no signal. No account. No signal. The app works anywhere - a job site, a basement, a rooftop - and it never sells your data because it never needs the network. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Concrete calculator: slabs, footings, columns and walls - bags, volume, cost. - Rebar calculator: footings, beams and ties - steel weight and volume in one tap. - Brick, tile, beam, column, roofing, scaffold, excavation, asphalt and pipe volume calculators. - Unit converter: metric and imperial, plus construction units. Use this unit converter offline on the job. - The material estimator and cost estimator build as you work. - Save projects and reopen them anytime. - Export a clean, print-ready PDF or structured Excel file. MADE FOR THE FIELD - This construction calculator works offline on site - even with no signal. - Big numbers and large buttons, readable in daylight and on the move. - Smart defaults and quick presets to cut your typing. - Dark mode for evening planning. - Every result can be copied or shared in one tap. FREE, WITH A PRO OPTION - All calculators are fully free. No paywall in the middle of a calculation. - Pro removes the limits on saved projects, unlocks branded PDF export and full-project Excel export, and restores your purchases on any device. - No ads in pro version. Questions or feedback? We read every review. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Handy Tools at none against Construction Toolkit's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Handy Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Construction Toolkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Handy Tools | Construction Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanna Freitag | Bravyto Takwa Pangukir |
In-app purchases
Handy Tools
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly$29.991 Year
Construction Toolkit
- Construction Toolkit Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Construction Toolkit Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Construction Toolkit Pro Lifetime$59.99





