Comparison

ToolFlow vs small Progress

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

Head to head
About

ToolFlow

Features
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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.

About

small Progress

Features
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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

ToolFlow4 screens
small Progress4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ToolFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. small Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToolFlow ships an update every 11 days, small Progress weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ToolFlow versus small Progress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolFlowsmall Progress
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHANGRU LI宇 惠

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ToolFlow

One-time1
  • ToolFlow Pro$1.99
None

small Progress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToolFlow free?
ToolFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is small Progress free?
small Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToolFlow or small Progress have ads?
Neither ToolFlow nor small Progress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToolFlow or small Progress?
ToolFlow ships an update every 11 days, and small Progress weekly. Most recently, ToolFlow was updated on November 5, 2026 and small Progress on November 5, 2026.

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