Whether it be a spirit level, a ruler or a compass, you can find an app that will allow you this functionality on your smart device, and more specifically, on Android. But what if you could combine all of these functions or more into a single app? Well there are apps that do that too! Let’s check out some of the best of them out there.
1. Smart Tools
Smart Tools is a comprehensive toolbox app for the DIYer/handyman out there. There are plenty of tools available that can assist you in completing your project.
RulerLevelSpeed (a speedometer)LightSound (decibel meter)LocationDistanceSpeed gunCompassMagnifierMirror (uses front facing camera)ProtractorStopwatchMetal detectorVibrometer (measures intensity of vibrations)Lux (light meter)Color (allows users to determine the color of an object)Converter (convert between various units)MicrophoneMetronomeTunerScannerNFC readerCardiograph (heart rate monitor)Dog whistleRandom (random number/password generator)Time zonesThermometerDrag (drag racing tool which allows for speed, distance and time to be tracked)BatteryNight visionCalculatorCounterPolygraphAccelerometerShortcuts (allows you to create shortcuts for any of the tools on your home screen)
This is quite the comprehensive app which provides features even beyond what the typical handyman would require such as the metronome feature.
2. Tool Box
Tool Box offers a variety of apps for users to use. It’s not as comprehensive as Smart Tools, but it isn’t far behind. It offers a
CompassLevelerMeasureProtractorVibrometerMagnetic Field detectorAltimeterTrackerH.R Monitor (heart rate monitor)Decibel MeterFlash (flashlight)ConverterMagnifierCalculatorAbacus (for counting)Counter (clicker format)Score BoardRoulette (allows for random numbers/options to be picked)Code Reader (QR code reader)MirrorTunerStopwatchTimerMetronome
Toolbox also offers calibration and setup options where possible in order to ensure that measurements given are as accurate as possible.
3. Army Knife for Android
Army Knife is more compact than the other two offerings but it is effective if you are just looking for core DIY/handyman tools. The tools available are:
FlashlightUnit ConverterTimerStopwatchCompassBubble LevelCalculatorMagnifying GlassRuler
This app also ensures that calibration options are available where necessary. This is a quite important feature and can not be stressed enough.
Conclusion
These apps make use of your Android device’s hardware and sensors in creative and useful ways to the benefit of the end user. Army Knife is quite compact and allows for users to take the measurements they need for a project easily and quickly. Tool Box and Smart Tools are more comprehensive and go beyond typical handy man tools. However, Smart Tools is filled with invasive ads. Although it provides more tools this does not make it better than Tool Box which provides several different tools without the invasive ads of Smart Tools. ALSO READ: GT Recommends: 15 Most Useful Android Apps You Must Install Today
