Comparison

ToolPaK vs Layout Tool

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

Head to head
About

ToolPaK

This utility app offers a collection of essential tools for your iOS device, including a flashlight, compass, spirit level, and measuring tools. It provides quick access to various functions for everyday needs.

Highlights
  • Flashlight
  • VU meter
  • Compass with 2 modes
  • Spirit level with indicators
  • Morse code transmitter
  • Measuring tools (protractor, ruler)
Features
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ToolPaK is a handy set of tools in an easy to access tool chest with everything you may need on your iOs device : flashlight, compass, spirit level, morse code transmitter, measuring tools … Don’t go anywhere without your ToolPaK :) FEATURES : ---------- - flashlight - VU meter - compass with 2 modes functions - spirit level with sound and light indicator - morse code transmitter using flashlight and 667Hz sound signal - measuring tools with an accurate protractor and ruler - iAd commercial banner can be disabled

About

Layout Tool

Features
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Layout Tool is a simple and focused app that helps you to edit the layout and style of quotes, lyrics, etc, to export simple and beautiful card to share.

Screenshots

ToolPaK4 screens
Layout Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layout Tool at none against ToolPaK's 1. Layout Tool also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). ToolPaK's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. ToolPaK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Layout Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToolPaK ships an update every 5 months, Layout Tool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ToolPaK versus Layout Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolPaKLayout Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe VicheryCreationAct (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ToolPaK

One-time1
  • Ads Killer$0.99
None

Layout Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToolPaK free?
ToolPaK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Layout Tool free?
Layout Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToolPaK or Layout Tool have ads?
Neither ToolPaK nor Layout Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToolPaK or Layout Tool?
ToolPaK ships an update every 5 months, and Layout Tool every 3 weeks. Most recently, ToolPaK was updated on September 28, 2026 and Layout Tool on September 10, 2026.

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