Comparison

Toolbox vs Smart Tools

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

Head to head
About

Toolbox

Transform your device into a versatile toolkit with a comprehensive suite of measuring instruments. This app offers a metronome, stopwatch, timer, ruler, level, and various sensors to assist with a wide range of tasks.

Highlights
  • Metronome
  • Stopwatch
  • Timer
  • Ruler
  • Surface Level
  • Barometer
  • Altimeter
  • Compass
Features
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The most handy measuring tool kit in the world. Turning your iPhone or iPad into a multi functional measuring device with: metronome, stopwatch, timer, seismometer, ruler, surface level and many more. Currently, there are 13 measuring tools + Flashlight in the tool box: - BAROMETER It gives you a nice and clear local atmospheric pressure, obtained from the barometric sensor in your device - ALTIMETER This tool takes advantage of the built in GPS to give you the precise elevation above the sea level. - COMPASS A pretty and well-made compass for navigation, traveling and direction reference purposes. - TESLAMETER It takes advantage of the built-in magnetometer in your iPhone/iPod touch, allows you to monitor the strength of magnetic field all around. There are a range of real-life applications for this useful item, such as: metal detector, AC magnetic fields, or finding low-magnetic places for sleeping - METRONOME It is the most precise and stable metronome on the app store. Whether you are a musician, a music teacher, a beginner at playing music or even a golfer, this tool provides you a set of powerful features that can satisfy all your needs. - STOPWATCH Whenever you need a precise and professional stopwatch for sport activities like: sprints, jogging, this tool is a must have. Among its features are: intuitive interface, lap and split modes support, or send log results to your email - TIMER There are unlimited applications of using timer in daily life, such as: egg timer, tea timer, cooking, alarm clock, etc. The timer tool satisfies all of those needs by many of its features: up to 5 timers running simultaneously, count down and count up support, intuitive and convenient duration setup using preset and gestures - SEISMOMETER Taking advantage of the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone, this tool detects and visualizes any vibrations and moves of the iPhone. So, why not using this excellent feature to help your iPhone self-protected like a car when combined with an alarm? Or another great application is to test how smooth the car is on a test drive - PLUMB BOB This is an instrument to check if an object is perfectly vertical/plumb and has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians. It suits any types of your needs, such as: hanging objects, carpenter work, brick layer or building construction - SURFACE LEVEL This tool facilitates the measurement of the slope of whatever surface you want to check. Most importantly, its accuracy is ensured at the maximum level by the support to different sensitivities that allow you to detect subtle slopes (floor leveling, furniture arrangement,..) - SPIRIT/BUBBLE LEVEL It is a simple but extremely useful tool in the set to check if an object is balanced. Its applications range from entertained purposes such as checking pool billiard tables in the bar to serious usages like constructions, carpenter, etc - RULER The ruler helps you precisely know the lengths of objects all around you, such as pens, tables, pictures. We built it to become even more than just a normal ruler: longest distance measuring capability, and up to 6 units support - PROTRACTOR Have you ever forgotten your protractor at school or when you urgently look for a protractor to measure any kind of angles in real life?

About

Smart Tools

This comprehensive utility app provides 31 essential tools and gauges, leveraging your device's sensors. It includes measurement tools, a light, a magnifier, and various sensors for construction, carpentry, and everyday use.

Highlights
  • 31 carpenter, construction, and gauge tools
  • Bubble level and laser level
  • Stud finder and dB meter
  • Ruler, protractor, and magnifier
  • Speed gun and distance meter
  • Unit converter and code reader
Features
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Meet the largest iOS toolbox kit with 31 carpenter, construction and other tools and gauges like bubble level (spirit level), laser level, stud finder, dB meter, protractor (angle meter)... Use device's in-built sensors in all in one toolbox app, handy like a Swiss army knife. Carpenter and construction toolbox: Ruler; Bubble level (Spirit level); Laser level; Light: Manual torch light, strobe light, light show; Protractor (angle meter) with plumb bob; Magnifier. Gauges toolbox: dB meter with frequency spectrum; Distance and height meter; Speed gun (speed meter); Stopwatch; Metal detector (stud finder); Vibration meter; Luminosity meter; Color sensor; Cardiograph (heart rate meter); Speedometer. Other handy tool kit: Unit converter: Also includes currency converter; Code reader: QR code and bar code; Accelerometer; Night vision; Dog whistle; Metronome; Pitch tuner; Counter; Random generator; Pedometer; Body mass index; Period tracker; Translator. Free kit with advertisement, optional removal with paid upgrade.

Screenshots

Toolbox4 screens
Smart Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Toolbox at every 2 weeks against Smart Tools's every 3 months. Toolbox also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 322) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Smart Tools's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 63%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Smart Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Toolbox against 4.5 for Smart Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox has 14K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 78% of Smart Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Tools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Toolbox versus Smart Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolboxSmart Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (322 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews77.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better322
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyPaw Co., LimitedMatjaz Marolt

Customer experience

Toolbox

All ratings13,834 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews878 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.7%

Smart Tools

All ratings314 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

Toolbox

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful tools
  • 👍 Accurate measurements
  • 🧠 Versatile functionality
  • 🧰 All-in-one toolbox

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ruler inaccurate
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions
  • 💰 Ads/in-app purchases
  • 🔧 Certain features removed

Smart Tools

From 322 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Versatile collection of useful tools in one app
  • 💰 Free app with no hidden costs
  • 🔦 Night vision feature works effectively
  • 📏 Accurate measurement and sensor tools
  • 🎓 Educational value for classroom use

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🌙 No dark mode support
  • 📱 Poor landscape orientation support
  • 🎨 Outdated UI design

Bugs and requests

Toolbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Barometer not working
  • Inconsistent digital/analog readings in decibel meter

Requested features

4 requests
  • Thermometer feature
  • Improved decibel meter
  • Better visualization for teslameter
  • Ability to use metronome with screen off

Smart Tools

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on startup with advertising splash screen
  • Metronome causes app to force close
  • Night vision not working properly
  • Translator feature not functioning
  • Conversion tools not working
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  • Cardiograph readings inaccurate without finger on camera
  • Body fat measurement tool returns to settings
  • Mirror feature disappeared
  • Settings menu crashes on iPad
  • Some tools don't light up or display correctly
  • Currency conversion data outdated

Requested features

14 requests
  • Dark mode matching system settings
  • Calculator tool
  • Compass feature
  • Stud finder functionality
  • Temperature conversion
Show 9 more
  • Smaller volume units (teaspoons, tablespoons)
  • Speedometer in miles per hour (MPH)
  • Mirror tool restoration
  • Proximity warning with audible alarm
  • Screenshot and share functionality
  • Notes tool
  • Customizable tool order/sorting
  • Better UI redesign
  • Landscape mode support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Toolbox

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Smart Tools

One-time1
  • Remove advertisement$2.99

Questions

Is Toolbox free?
Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Tools free?
Smart Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox or Smart Tools?
Toolbox is rated higher. Toolbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Smart Tools averages 4.5 from 322 ratings.
Do Toolbox or Smart Tools have ads?
Both Toolbox and Smart Tools show ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox or Smart Tools?
Toolbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Tools every 3 months. Most recently, Toolbox was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Tools on October 20, 2026.

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