Smart Tools Pro HD vs Type & Ink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Tools Pro HD
This app transforms your iPad into a comprehensive toolkit with over 30 measurement and utility functions. It offers tools like rulers, protractors, speedometers, flashlights, and QR code scanners, catering to various professional and personal needs.
- Ruler and protractor for precise measurements
- AR-based distance and height measurement
- Real-time speedometer with HUD mode
- Flashlight with adjustable brightness
- Digital compass with GPS integration
- QR code scanner and generator
- Spirit level with surface and edge modes
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**Smart Tools Pro - Your Complete iOS Toolkit** Transform your iPad into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with Smart Tools Pro. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, professional contractor, photographer, or just need quick access to essential tools, Smart Tools Pro has everything you need in one beautifully designed app - 30 powerful tools at your fingertips! MEASURING TOOLS (8) * Ruler - Measure objects with precision using your screen or camera. Perfect for quick measurements when you don't have a physical ruler. * Protractor - Measure angles accurately for DIY projects, construction, or educational purposes. Real-time angle display with degree precision. * Slope - Calculate slope angles and percentages. Essential for construction, landscaping, and accessibility compliance. * Distance - Measure distances using AR technology. Point your camera and get instant distance measurements for room planning. * Height - Measure heights of objects using your iPad's sensors and AR. Perfect for measuring buildings, trees, or furniture. * Speedometer - Track your speed in real-time with GPS. HUD mode for windshield reflection. Max speed and distance tracking. * Plumb Bob - Check vertical alignment with a virtual plumb bob. Essential for construction and hanging fixtures. * Angle Finder - Measure angles using camera-based angle detection. Draw and compare multiple angles. UTILITY TOOLS (20) * Magnifier - Magnify small text or objects with zoom control and flash support. Perfect for reading fine print and inspecting details. * Flashlight - Powerful LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe modes. Never be in the dark again. * Compass - Navigate with confidence using the built-in digital compass. Shows direction, coordinates, altitude, and magnetic field strength. * GPS - Track your location with precision. View latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and accuracy. Save favorite locations. * Audio - Advanced audio analyzer with frequency spectrum, waveform visualization, and real-time audio monitoring. * Seismograph - Detect and monitor vibrations and movements. Track seismic activity and record shake events. * QR-Code - Scan and generate QR codes. Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more. * Level - Turn your iPad into a professional spirit level with bubble display. Surface and edge modes with calibration. * Mag Flux - Measure magnetic field strength in microteslas. Detect magnetic objects and monitor field variations. * Reader - Text-to-speech reader for PDFs and images. OCR technology extracts text from photos. Adjustable reading speed. * Color Picker - Pick colors from your camera in real-time. Save color palettes with hex, RGB, and HSB values. * Barometer - Monitor atmospheric pressure. Track weather changes with pressure trends and altitude compensation. * Random Generator - Generate random numbers, flip coins, roll dice, and create secure passwords. Perfect for games and decisions. * Lux Meter - Measure light intensity in lux. Professional light measurement for photography and workspace optimization. * Stud Finder - Detect metal studs and magnetic objects in walls using your iPad's magnetometer. Essential for hanging fixtures. * Sun Tracker - Track sun position throughout the day. Plan photography sessions and solar panel installations with sunrise/sunset times. * Decibel Logger - Measure and log sound levels. Monitor noise pollution and track daily noise exposure with detailed history. * Frequency Analyzer - Analyze audio frequencies in real-time. Spectrum analyzer with harmonic detection for musicians and audio professionals. TIME TOOLS (2) * Stop Watch - Precision stopwatch with volume button control for races and workouts. Record multiple laps with highest/lowest indicators. * Timer - Countdown timer with volume button control for hands-free operation. Download Smart Tools Pro today and discover 30 professional tools in one beautifully designed app!
Type & Ink
This app offers a suite of text manipulation tools, including converting text to realistic handwriting images and PDFs, repeating text, removing excess whitespace, and converting text case. It also generates placeholder text and creates social media-ready images from text.
- Text to handwriting converter (image/PDF)
- Text repeater
- Whitespace remover
- Case converter (sentence, title, upper, lower, mixed, inverse)
- Text to image for social media
- Lorem Ipsum generator
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Turn typed text into handwriting and create quote images with your own photos. Type & Ink combines handwriting fonts, stationery and layout controls for personal letters, poetry pages and text cards. Upgrade to Premium to export finished work as high-resolution images or complete PDFs. TEXT TO HANDWRITING Type or paste your words, choose an English or Chinese handwriting font, and preview the result on paper. Adjust the font size and ink color to create a personal letter, a thank-you note or a favorite poem—without writing each character by hand. STATIONERY AND PAGE LAYOUT Choose a built-in paper background or import an image from your photo library. Adjust line spacing and margins, or start with a letter, poetry or vintage style preset. A4 and US Letter formats help you prepare pages for printing. QUOTE IMAGES AND TEXT ON PHOTOS Pair a favorite quote, birthday message or travel memory with a meaningful photo. Customize the font, color and spacing to create text cards and images for sharing. SAVE YOUR PROGRESS Your edits are saved automatically, so you can return and keep refining your work. Start with your own words or adapt one of the included sample texts. EXPORT WITH PREMIUM Unlock finished exports through an in-app purchase: • High-resolution images to save to Photos or share. • Complete PDFs that preserve your layout across multiple pages. • Watermark-free output for a clean finished result. You can edit and view a watermarked preview before purchasing. Multi-page works preview the first page only. Saving finished images, sharing exported files and exporting complete PDFs require Premium. Pricing is shown on the purchase screen. Start with your words. Give them a page worth keeping.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Type & Ink at 50% against Smart Tools Pro HD's 0%. Type & Ink also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months). Smart Tools Pro HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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
Type & Ink is free to download; Smart Tools Pro HD costs $0.99 up front. Type & Ink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Tools Pro HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Tools Pro HD ships an update every 9 months, Type & Ink every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Tools Pro HD | Type & Ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shajir Kalady | 余 张 |
Customer experience
Smart Tools Pro HD
Type & Ink
In-app purchases
Smart Tools Pro HD
No in-app purchases
Type & Ink
- Premium Version$1.99
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