Comparison

Tool Box vs Litterbox

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

Head to head
About

Tool Box

Features
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You're at the hardware store. You need the thing that grips the nut and has the ratchet mechanism. You can describe it, but you can't name it, and the employee is waiting. Tool Box shows you 50 tools by name, category, and use case — so you can find what you need, know what to ask for, and understand exactly what it's for before you buy it. 【Measure with Your iPhone】 - Bubble Level: Check that shelves and frames are level, with haptic feedback at 0° - Angle Finder: Measure the angle of a surface or edge and hold the reading - Metal Detector: Uses the magnetometer to locate screws and nails behind walls - Ruler: On-screen ruler in cm and inches, calibrated with a standard bank card - Screw Gauge: Hold a screw to actual-size circles (M2–M10) to find the matching bit, hex key and wrench 【Key Features】 - Tool Library: Browse 50 tools organized by category - cutting, striking, drilling, measuring, and fastening - Smart Search: Find any tool instantly by name or category keyword - Reverse Search: Select your task and get the exact tools you need (free: 3 lookups/day) - Safety Guide: Proper usage, common mistakes to avoid, and storage tips for each tool category - My Toolbox: Save your tools and see what projects you can tackle 【Perfect For】 - DIY beginners assembling IKEA furniture or doing home repairs - New homeowners learning which tools to buy first - Anyone standing confused in the hardware store aisle 【Get Started for Free】 - Browse the full tool library - no account needed - Reverse search (3 free lookups per day) - Save up to 20 tools to My Toolbox 【Tool Box Premium】 - Unlimited reverse search lookups - Save unlimited tools to My Toolbox - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before the renewal date - Payment charged to Apple ID account at purchase confirmation - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://tool-box-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://tool-box-prod.web.app/terms.html

About

Litterbox

This Safari extension allows you to view individual posts from a social media platform without navigating to the full website. It opens links in a pop-up window for quick viewing and does not share your browsing data.

Highlights
  • View posts in pop-up windows
  • Avoids visiting the full website
  • Uses official API
  • Protects user cookies
  • Identifies viewable links
Features
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Litterbox is a Safari extension that opens x.com links in a popup so you can read the one post and leave. - It uses the same API that powers their embed widgets. - It never sends your cookies. - The openable links are marked with a small dot.

Screenshots

Tool Box4 screens
Litterbox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Litterbox at none against Tool Box's 3. Litterbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Tool Box's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Tool Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Litterbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tool Box ships an update every 5 weeks, Litterbox weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tool Box versus Litterbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTool BoxLitterbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohito KiiAnd a Dinosaur

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tool Box

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
None

Litterbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tool Box free?
Tool Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Litterbox free?
Litterbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tool Box or Litterbox have ads?
Tool Box shows ads; Litterbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Tool Box or Litterbox?
Tool Box ships an update every 5 weeks, and Litterbox weekly. Most recently, Tool Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and Litterbox on October 24, 2026.

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