ToolMark vs Tool Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToolMark
This app helps you catalog your tools, store proof of ownership like receipts and serial numbers, and track maintenance. It also allows you to record loaned tools and set reminders for upkeep and warranty expirations. Your inventory is private and stored locally on your device.
- Catalog tools with details
- Attach photos, receipts, manuals
- Track loaned tools and due dates
- Maintenance and warranty reminders
- Local-only private storage
- Export data to CSV/PDF
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If your tools were stolen, flooded, or lost in a fire tomorrow, could you prove to your insurer exactly what you owned? Most people can't. They can't remember half their tools, have no serial numbers, and threw out the receipts years ago. ToolMark fixes that before disaster strikes. ToolMark is a private tool inventory for homeowners, DIYers, makers, and small workshops. Catalog what you own, attach the proof, and have a claim-ready record the day you need it. BE READY FOR A CLAIM • Serial numbers, brand, model, purchase price, and replacement value • Photos, receipts, manuals, and warranty documents attached to each tool • One-tap CSV and PDF exports, a clean record for police reports or insurance NEVER LOSE TRACK OF A LOANED TOOL • Record who borrowed what, when it's due, and which accessories went with it • Log the tool's condition when it left • Send a friendly follow-up text when it's overdue STAY AHEAD OF MAINTENANCE & WARRANTIES • Reminders before a warranty expires • One-time or recurring upkeep: oil changes, blade sharpening, battery care • A full history of what's been serviced and when KNOW WHAT YOU OWN, AND WHERE IT IS • Storage locations so you stop re-buying tools you already have • Photos and notes for every item • A clear, searchable vault for the real mess of garages, sheds, and workbenches PRIVATE BY DESIGN ToolMark is local-only. No required account, no backend, no cloud sync, no ad SDK, no subscription. Your records live on your device and stay yours. Export everything anytime. FREE TO START Track up to 10 tools free. ToolMark Pro is a one-time purchase, no subscription, that unlocks unlimited tools, unlimited photos and documents, lending and return tracking, loan condition photos, maintenance history, and CSV/PDF reports including a tax/depreciation export. Know exactly what you own, and prove it, whenever you need to.
Tool Vault
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If a tool goes missing, breaks, or needs a warranty claim, can you prove what you own? Tool Vault keeps your tools, serial numbers, receipts, warranties, loans, and PDF reports organized privately on your device. BUILT FOR REAL TOOL COLLECTIONS Add hand tools, power tools, measuring gear, safety equipment, and workshop essentials. Save brand, model, serial number, category, location, purchase price, warranty date, and notes in one clean register. FIND TOOLS FAST Search by name, brand, model, serial number, borrower, location, or notes. Keep a clear view of what is in your garage, van, shelf, or job site kit. TRACK LENDING Mark tools as lent out, add the borrower, and save a due date so gear does not disappear quietly. KEEP PROOF READY Keep the details that matter for warranty claims, theft reports, insurance records, resale, and maintenance. EXPORT CLEAN REPORTS Create CSV exports for backups or spreadsheets. With Tool Vault Pro, generate polished PDF inventory reports for insurance, storage records, or sharing a clean list of your tools. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Your inventory stays on your device unless you choose to export it. FREE TO START Start with a focused free inventory. Tool Vault Pro unlocks unlimited tools and PDF inventory reports for larger workshops and serious collections. Download Tool Vault and build a tool register you can actually trust. Terms of Use: https://toolsfieldkit.quentin.app/terms
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Verdict
ToolMark and Tool Vault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. ToolMark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tool Vault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ToolMark | Tool Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Wright | Quentin Dommerc |
In-app purchases
ToolMark
- Pro Version$9.99
Tool Vault
- Tool Vault Pro Yearly$9.001 Year





