Comparison

Hmbox vs MoistAPP

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

Head to head

About

Hmbox

Features

Read full description

The hmbox is a digital measuring instrument based on the hygrometric measuring methode to determine the moisture of different building materials. Measurements are user-friendly and non-destructively by one-time mounting the hmbox on the surface. The hmbox collects and transmits all data via 2G mobile network to a central server.

About

MoistAPP

Features

Read full description

Monitoring and archiving the moisture of timber and building materials has never been easier! Download the app and connect it to our MoisTrue tool to: • Monitor the moisture of wood or building materials in real time • Archive measurements • Export archives to share data (.CSV format) • Monitor relative humidity in real time (*) --- *Only with optional RH/T sensors

Screenshots

Hmbox4 screens

MoistAPP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hmbox at every 2 months against MoistAPP's every 7 months. MoistAPP's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hmbox ships an update every 2 months, MoistAPP every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Hmbox versus MoistAPP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Hmbox	MoistAPP
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	15 MB	36 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	FP Floor Protector GmbH	Logica H&S srl

In-app purchases

None

Hmbox

No in-app purchases

None

MoistAPP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hmbox free?

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

Is MoistAPP free?

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

Do Hmbox or MoistAPP have ads?

Neither Hmbox nor MoistAPP shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Hmbox or MoistAPP?

Hmbox ships an update every 2 months, and MoistAPP every 7 months. Most recently, Hmbox was updated on June 1, 2026 and MoistAPP on September 10, 2026.