Comparison

Nookbox vs HERU IQ

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

Head to head

Smart Home Security

About

Nookbox

Features

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NookBox is a smart home security system for everyday life. It keeps your home safe and looks after it when you're away. You can always control and monitor your product from your connected smartphone and tablet wherever you are. Start with NookBox NookBox includes everything you need to setup your smart home security system. Link other products, like a smoke alarm, and they sync seamlessly together to make your home even smarter. The NookBox app lets you control all your products from one place – your smartphone. NookBox is the easy way to a smarter home. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice: http://getnookbox.com/privacy-policy.html

About

HERU IQ

Control your HERU unit remotely with this app. It offers the same functionality as the handheld display, allowing you to manage your device from anywhere.

Highlights

Remote unit control
Handheld display features
Anywhere access

Features

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Take full control of your HERU unit, wherever you are. The HERU IQ app now has the same features as the handheld display.

Screenshots

Nookbox4 screens

HERU IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HERU IQ at none against Nookbox's 6. Nookbox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Nookbox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HERU IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nookbox ships an update every 7 months, HERU IQ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Nookbox versus HERU IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Nookbox	HERU IQ
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	12.5% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	371 MB	139 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Teletec Connect AB	H. Östberg AB

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Nookbox

Subscriptions6

PRO #2$2.991 Month
PRO #3$2.991 Month
PRO #4$2.991 Month

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PRO #5$2.991 Month
PRO #6$2.991 Month
PRO #1$3.991 Month

None

HERU IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nookbox free?

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

Is HERU IQ free?

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

Do Nookbox or HERU IQ have ads?

Neither Nookbox nor HERU IQ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Nookbox or HERU IQ?

Nookbox ships an update every 7 months, and HERU IQ every 6 months. Most recently, Nookbox was updated on October 26, 2026 and HERU IQ on October 24, 2026.