ShareMyToolbox vs TOOLTRIBE PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShareMyToolbox
This app helps mobile field teams manage and share tools efficiently. It allows for easy cataloging, searching, and tracking of tools to prevent loss, theft, and duplicate purchases. Features include barcode scanning, borrowing workflows, and advanced options like GPS tracking and robust reporting for business users.
- Create detailed tool catalog
- Search and find tools
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Manage tool borrowing and lending
- GPS location on scans (Business)
- Web portal with reporting (Business)
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Unlock the Power of Smarter Tool Management with ShareMyToolbox Say goodbye to tool loss, theft, and hoarding. ShareMyToolbox is your perfect tool tracking solution, designed specifically for mobile field teams. Our easy-to-use mobile app offers powerful features to help you manage and share your tools efficiently within your team. Why Choose ShareMyToolbox? • Easily Create Your Detailed Tool Catalog • Search and Find Tools on Your Mobile Devices • Reduce Costs by Not Buying Duplicates • Reduce Hoarding through Increased Visibility • Eliminate Lost or Stolen Tools by Increasing Accountability • Eliminate Employees Procuring Items for Personal Use Top Features of the Starter Plan: • Manage your tools and assets. • Track up to 100 tools efficiently. • Manage up to 3 employees and 10 virtual assignments (such as allocating to the repair shop). • View and take action with barcode and QR code scanning. • Borrowing and lending made easy with intuitive workflows. • Access our extensive online support resources. Our Business Level Customers Enjoy: • GPS Location on Scans • Web Portal with Robust Reporting • Locations • Data Import and Export • Priority Support • Unlimited Items • Ability to Add More Users • Consumable and Quantity Items • Audits and more! Learn more at www.ShareMyToolbox.com. Join Thousands of Satisfied Users! Our users love ShareMyToolbox for its simplicity and effectiveness. Contractors, service companies, mechanics, field technicians, and more rely on our app to keep their tools organized and their teams accountable. Get Started Today! Download ShareMyToolbox now and experience the best in tool management. Stop losing tools and start managing them smarter with ShareMyToolbox.
TOOLTRIBE PRO
Easily track construction tools, equipment, and consumables with a visual, photo-based system. Scan serial numbers or barcodes to manage inventory, monitor transfers, and gain real-time visibility into tool location and condition. Save money and reduce search time with this intuitive platform.
- Visual inventory browsing
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Real-time cloud-based tracking
- Tool transfer logging with photos
- Search by category, crew, or project
- Unlimited tool and asset tracking
- In-field transfers between employees
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Start tracking small tools, equipment, and consumables in 5 minutes or less. With TOOLTRIBE, you can say goodbye to lost tools and wasted time searching for them. - TOOLTRIBE WORKS WITH ANY BRAND OR PRODUCT - NO SENSORS TO ATTACH OR SYNCH WITH - NO ASSET TAGS, CODES OR ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE REQUIRED. (but you can use them if you like) - SCAN SERIAL NUMBERS DIRECTLY OFF THE TOOL, SCAN ANY BAR/QR CODES OR USE YOUR OWN INTERNAL NUMBERING SYSTEM. - UNLIMITED TOOLS / ASSETS - TRY IT FOR FREE The photo-based app is simple and visual, making it easy for field employees to use while keeping everyone in the office on the same page. With real-time tracking of tools to projects and field personnel, you'll have complete visibility and transparency to tool inventory. With TOOLTRIBE, you'll save thousands of dollars in tool costs, eliminate wasted time searching for tools, and allow your employees to search and view all inventory from the field. App Features - Rapidly browse inventory photos to find tools fast - Search by category, crew, project, or tool name - Scan function is compatible with all bar codes and QR codes - Add tools in seconds or upload your current tool list - Track all tool info, including description, serial number, and transfer history - Log service and notes - Transfer photos capture tool condition, date, and time of transfer - Enable in-field transfers between employees if desired - All activity is tracked in real-time on the cloud-based web admin - Live support and onboarding assistance Add all your crew members, projects, and up to 25 tools for free. After 25 tools, Pricing starts at $10 per app user per month. TOOLTRIBE Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareMyToolbox at none against TOOLTRIBE PRO's 11. ShareMyToolbox also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 9). TOOLTRIBE PRO's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TOOLTRIBE PRO sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. ShareMyToolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
TOOLTRIBE PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShareMyToolbox has 296 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ShareMyToolbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of TOOLTRIBE PRO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShareMyToolbox | TOOLTRIBE PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (296 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShareMyToolbox, LLC | TOOLTRIBE, LLC |
Customer experience
ShareMyToolbox
TOOLTRIBE PRO
Bugs and requests
ShareMyToolbox
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when taking photos of tools
- Registration email not sending
- App fails to load and shows error codes repeatedly
- Screen strobing and update hanging
- Password management system not recognized
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- CSV import not functioning
- iPad screen rotation not supported
- Unexpected logout requiring re-authentication
- Account deletion throws error
- Navigation back button goes through multiple screens
Requested features
11 requests- Bulk import/CSV upload functionality
- Quantity tracking for duplicate tools
- Tool repair and maintenance logging
- Loan tools to non-members without app installation
- Mass audit function for multiple users
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- Location-based inventory system (property, building, drawer)
- Multiple photo uploads at once
- Drag and drop functionality
- Hour meter notes display with equipment
- Copy tool listings with serial number changes
- Lower user addition costs
TOOLTRIBE PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShareMyToolbox
No in-app purchases
TOOLTRIBE PRO
- 3 Users1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- 5 Users1 Month trial$49.991 Month
- 10 Users1 Month trial$99.991 Month
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- 15 Users1 Month trial$149.991 Month
- 20 Users1 Month trial$199.991 Month
- 25 Users1 Month trial$249.991 Month
- 30 Users1 Month trial$299.991 Month
- 35 Users1 Month trial$349.991 Month
- 40 Users1 Month trial$399.991 Month
- 45 Users1 Month trial$449.991 Month
- 50 Users1 Month trial$499.991 Month
Questions
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