Hmbox vs MEX5 Update
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hmbox
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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.
MEX5 Update
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The MEX5 Update App, as part of our continuous improvement process, is used to update certain versions of the Tramex Moisture Encounter MEX5 meter for customers who have been advised to do so by the Tramex Meters customer support team. Tramex Meters customer support contact: help@tramexmeters.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MEX5 Update at every 3 weeks against Hmbox's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hmbox ships an update every 2 months, MEX5 Update every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hmbox | MEX5 Update |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FP Floor Protector GmbH | Tramex Ltd |
In-app purchases
Hmbox
No in-app purchases
MEX5 Update
No in-app purchases
