At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.8.5.AF (20210518)
- Updated
- Jun 28, 2026 (3 months ago)
- APK size
- 12.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.4+ (API 19)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 14, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 21 (6 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Tool Box (Free) is an app by Maxcom in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 21 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v1.8.5.AF
- Add Max Screen Splitter
Max Color Picker
- Fixed an error that occurred when loading an abnormal image.
Max Metronome
- Fixed an error when redrawing the screen on some devices.
Max Vibrometer
- Fixed an error when saving files on some devices.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
It is a tool package application that implements tools useful in daily life using the hardware and sensors of the handset.
The toolbox consists of a total of 27 essential tools, and each tool is not only composed of features that can be placed anywhere, but you can also download each tool separately.
Tool composition and features
- Compass : 5 design modes (true north, magnetic north can be measured)
- Leveler : Measure both horizontally and vertically
- Measure : Provides various measuring methods for each measuring range.
- Protractor : Provides various measurement methods for each measurement method.
- Vibration meter : X, Y, Z vibration values can be measured
- Mag Detector : magnetic field strength measurement, metal detection function
- Altimeter : Measure current altitude using GPS
- Tracker : Record and save route using GPS
- H.R monitor : Heart rate measurement and record management
- Decibel Meter : Measures the loudness of the surrounding sound
- Illuminometer : measure the brightness of the surroundings
- Flash : Use of screen and external flash
- Unit Converter : Conversion of various units and exchange rates
- Magnifying : Magnifying glass using digital zoom
- Calculator : Easy-to-use general calculator
- Abacus : faithfully implements the function of the abacus
- Counter : Provides list saving function
- Score Board : Scoring tool for various sports
- Roulette : You can use photos, images and handwriting
- Code Reader : 1D barcode, QR code, data matrix recognition possible
- Mirror : Mirror using front camera
- Tuner : Used to tune instruments such as guitar and ukulele
- Color Picker : Display color information of image pixels
- Screen Splitter : Create screen split shortcut icon
- Stopwatch : Lap time list file saved
- Timer : Multitasking support
- Metronome : Various accent functions
No more wandering the market for the tools you need.
This application is a free version with advertisements.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 28, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Maxcom” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Jun 28, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jun 28, 2026
- Signed byCN=Maxcom, OU=Maxcom, O=Maxcom
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)1C:5E:84:D8:B9:4A:1A:BD:90:4B:A1:3C:22:1A:B7:AF:DD:C8:65:0D
- File MD51539cc5b858f88333c161307af936a03
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (21)
Tool Box (Free) requests 21 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Body sensors Sensitive android.permission.BODY_SENSORS
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Access location extra commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
- Free maps receive (custom) maxcom.toolbox.free.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- GPS android.hardware.location.gps
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Tool Box (Free) APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Tool Box (Free) APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1539cc5b858f88333c161307af936a03.
