Zumtobel nBox vs Sound Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zumtobel nBox
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The nBox app transforms your smartphone into a practical remote control for commissioning, operation, convenient maintenance and easily accessible documentation. Commissioning Commissioning is quick and easy with the nBox app. Standard settings such as date, time and language are automatically transferred to the system or data can be read in via QR codes. Operation The nBox app helps to keep an eye on the running operation of several systems. A clearly arranged dashboard with all relevant information is available for each system. Maintenance Maintenance of the systems can also be carried out with the nBox app. Functional and duration tests can be triggered quickly and easily. All system tests are clearly documented in the digital test book. Documentation The nBox app gives you direct access to further information of the system, such as user manuals, certificates or hints and tips.
Sound Monkey
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The configuration application of Safe Sound Indicator device by the National Foundation of the Deaf, New Zealand
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sound Monkey at 12.0 against Zumtobel nBox's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Zumtobel nBox ships an update every 3 months, Sound Monkey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zumtobel nBox | Sound Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zumtobel Lighting GmbH | National Foundation for the Deaf Inc |
In-app purchases
Zumtobel nBox
No in-app purchases
Sound Monkey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Zumtobel nBox free?
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Which is updated more often, Zumtobel nBox or Sound Monkey?
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