Comparison

The Tool Library vs ToolStash Garage

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

Head to head
About

The Tool Library

Features
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Why buy a tool you'll use once? The Tool Library connects you with neighbors who have the tools you need — drills, ladders, pressure washers, and more — available to borrow for free. How it works: List one tool from your garage to unlock borrowing. Then discover what your neighbors have, send a borrow request, and arrange a quick handoff. It's that simple. Built on trust: Every lender and borrower has a public rating. Photo handoffs at checkout and return keep everyone accountable. Features: • Browse tools on a map or list by category • Send and manage borrow requests in-app • Chat directly with your neighbor • Photo documentation at pickup and return • Ratings and reviews after every loan • Invite neighbors and grow your community Privacy Policy: https://toollibrary.co/privacy Your neighbor's garage is now on your phone.

About

ToolStash Garage

Features
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Your friends already own the tools you need. ToolStash helps you share them. Instead of buying a pressure washer you'll use twice, or letting that good drill sit in your garage 50 weeks a year, ToolStash turns your circle of friends into a shared tool library — built on trust, not transactions. CATALOG YOUR GARAGE • Add your tools in seconds — snap a photo or scan the label to auto-fill the brand, model, and details. • Organize by category, location, and garage. • See everything you own at a glance in My Garage Network. BORROW FROM FRIENDS • Connect with the friends and neighbors you trust. • Browse every tool your friends are willing to lend. • Request to borrow, agree on pickup and return — the owner stays in control. LEND WITH CONFIDENCE • Approve or decline every request. • Track what's checked out and who has it. • Get a clean handoff and a confirmed return, every time. STAY IN THE LOOP • Push notifications when someone wants to borrow, when you're approved, and when a tool is on its way back. • A full borrow-and-lend history so you always know where your gear has been. ToolStash is for neighbors, small groups, churches, maker friends — anyone who'd rather share than buy. Free to use with the people you trust. Questions? info@statio.faith

Screenshots

The Tool Library4 screens
ToolStash Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The Tool Library at 3 against ToolStash Garage's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tool Library ships an update every 11 days, ToolStash Garage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
The Tool Library versus ToolStash Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Tool LibraryToolStash Garage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCesar ContrerasCairn Holdings LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Tool Library

No in-app purchases

None

ToolStash Garage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Tool Library free?
The Tool Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToolStash Garage free?
ToolStash Garage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Tool Library or ToolStash Garage have ads?
Neither The Tool Library nor ToolStash Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Tool Library or ToolStash Garage?
The Tool Library ships an update every 11 days, and ToolStash Garage fortnightly. Most recently, The Tool Library was updated on October 7, 2026 and ToolStash Garage on October 17, 2026.

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