# ShareMyToolbox vs TOOLTRIBE PRO

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShareMyToolbox | TOOLTRIBE PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharemytoolbox-tool-tracking/id969562056/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltribe-pro/id1611913207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShareMyToolbox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036316907) | [TOOLTRIBE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424225954) |

## What reviewers say

### ShareMyToolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharemytoolbox-tool-tracking/id969562056)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Effective tool tracking and accountability
- 💼 Great for construction and small businesses
- 🤝 Excellent customer support and responsiveness
- 📱 Works well on mobile and web platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors
- ⏳ Slow performance with loading delays
- 🔐 Poor password management integration
- 📧 Registration/email verification issues
- 🔄 App freezes and strobing during updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### TOOLTRIBE PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltribe-pro/id1611913207)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Users | $29.99 | per month |
| 5 Users | $49.99 | per month |
| 10 Users | $99.99 | per month |
| 15 Users | $149.99 | per month |
| 20 Users | $199.99 | per month |
| 25 Users | $249.99 | per month |
| 30 Users | $299.99 | per month |
| 35 Users | $349.99 | per month |
| 40 Users | $399.99 | per month |
| 45 Users | $449.99 | per month |
| 50 Users | $499.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShareMyToolbox free?

ShareMyToolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TOOLTRIBE PRO free?

TOOLTRIBE PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShareMyToolbox or TOOLTRIBE PRO?

TOOLTRIBE PRO is rated higher. ShareMyToolbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while TOOLTRIBE PRO averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do ShareMyToolbox or TOOLTRIBE PRO have ads?

Neither ShareMyToolbox nor TOOLTRIBE PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShareMyToolbox or TOOLTRIBE PRO?

ShareMyToolbox ships an update fortnightly, and TOOLTRIBE PRO fortnightly. Most recently, ShareMyToolbox was updated on August 25, 2026 and TOOLTRIBE PRO on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
