Comparison

Toolbox vs DevLocation

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

Head to head
About

Toolbox

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Toolbox - location utilities is a simple and lightweight all-in-one toolbox for everyday tasks. It brings useful utilities into one clean app, so you can quickly check location, measure direction and angles, generate QR codes, create random results, and process images or videos. Included tools: - Location and measuring: Location, Altitude, Compass, Weather, Level, Distance, Ruler, Protractor - Daily utilities: Clock, Countdown, Stopwatch, Unit Converter, Spinner, Marquee - Device tools: Flashlight, Magnifier, Mirror, Noise Meter, Color Picker - Generators: QR Code, Random Password, Random Number - Media tools: Image to PDF, Image to GIF, Image Compress, Image Crop, Video Compress, Video Crop Toolbox - location utilities is designed to be fast, clear, and easy to use. Common tools are available from the home screen, while the tools page gives you access to more utilities. Some premium features can be unlocked once for a more complete toolbox experience. Whether you are working, studying, traveling, recording, measuring, or handling quick daily tasks, Toolbox - location utilities helps you get things done with less friction.

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DevLocation

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DevLocation is a location simulation and GPS debugging tool for iOS developers. From Mac, simulate a single coordinate or a continuous route on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled, so you can test maps, navigation, and location-based features on a real device. For development and functional testing only. Enable Developer Mode, connect with USB, and tap Trust. Follow local laws and the Apple Developer Agreement. FEATURES • Single-point mode: pick a map location, search an address, or enter coordinates • Route mode: set start, via, and end points, then simulate walk, run, cycle, or drive • Speed and GPS jitter: adjust speed and add slight jitter to test accuracy logic • GPX import and export: reuse tracks or save the current route • Follow roads: optionally generate road-aligned paths • Favorites and history: save places and routes, replay previous sessions • Mac and iPhone companion: sync on the same network; stop and restore from iPhone • Shortcuts: set or stop location simulation on Mac HOW TO USE ON IPHONE The iPhone app is a companion. It shows status and lets you stop and restore. Simulation is started from Mac. 1. Install and open • Install DevLocation on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled • Allow local network access to find the Mac on the same Wi-Fi 2. Pair with Mac • Open DevLocation on Mac, connect this iPhone with USB, tap Trust, and connect • Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi • Status syncs automatically; the home screen shows the Mac name 3. Monitor a session • The header shows Simulating or Idle, plus connection health • Location Preview marks the coordinate; change map style, zoom, or recenter • Details lists device, mode, speed, coordinates, and last update 4. Stop and restore • While simulating, tap Stop and Restore • iPhone tells Mac to end the session and restore real location • The button is disabled when idle 5. Tips • Use Mac to pick points, build routes, and start • Use iPhone to confirm on device or to stop quickly • If status does not update, check the same network and keep the Mac app open NOTES • Developer Mode is required • Use only on your own development devices to test apps you are developing • Stop and restore when finished • This tool does not bypass system restrictions or misrepresent location for non-development use

Screenshots

Toolbox3 screens
DevLocation2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevLocation at none against Toolbox's 1. DevLocation also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Toolbox versus DevLocation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolboxDevLocation
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEren KocWeigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Toolbox

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

DevLocation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toolbox free?
Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevLocation free?
DevLocation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Toolbox or DevLocation have ads?
Neither Toolbox nor DevLocation shows ads.

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