ToolFlow vs small Progress
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToolFlow
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your everyday toolkit. Calculate, convert, scan and create with 73 practical tools for iPhone and iPad. Start with 63 free tools. Unlock 10 more with a one-time Pro purchase. No ads. No account. No subscription. Everyday tasks, made easier • Split a bill and work out the tip. • Convert units, cooking measures and data storage. • Scan QR codes and barcodes, or create a QR code to share. • Calculate time differences, combine durations and set timers. • Read acceleration in real time with the free Accelerometer. • Add or subtract a duration from a date, or find the interval between two dates. • Generate passwords, format JSON and preview Markdown. • Read a script with the teleprompter. • Find your direction with the compass or keep a beat with the metronome. Find what you need Browse eight categories, search for a tool, or keep your favorites close. Reach tools through widgets, Spotlight and Shortcuts. More tools. One purchase. ToolFlow Pro adds 10 tools, including PDF Toolkit, Text Extractor, Savings Planner and NFC Toolkit. Pay once, with no recurring subscription. Built for your day Core tools work offline and process data on your device. No tracking or analytics SDKs. Tools request camera, microphone, location and other device permissions only when needed. Tool availability may depend on your device and permissions. 73 tools. One place. Ready when you are.
small Progress
Read full descriptionHide full description
Progress is a minimalist project progress management app designed for efficiency-seekers. Key Features: • Create and manage multiple projects • Drag to adjust progress percentage intuitively • Inline project name editing • Long press to reorder projects • Local data storage, safe and reliable Design Philosophy: • Pure black background, easy on the eyes • Unique color for each project • Smooth animation and interactions • Minimalist interface, focused content
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: small Progress at none against ToolFlow's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. ToolFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. small Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.
ToolFlow ships an update every 11 days, small Progress weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | ToolFlow | small Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHANGRU LI | 宇 惠 |
In-app purchases
ToolFlow
- ToolFlow Pro$1.99
small Progress
No in-app purchases








