Milesight ToolBox vs AF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Milesight ToolBox
This app simplifies the configuration and management of Milesight sensor devices. It offers intuitive tools for setting up devices, monitoring their status in real-time, and performing various operational tasks.
- Easy NFC and Bluetooth configuration
- Real-time device status monitoring
- Basic device information query
- Smart configuration settings
- Comprehensive device operations
- Supports various application scenarios
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Configuration and Management Made Easy Milesight ToolBox is an intelligent management application designed specifically for Milesight sensor users. With its intuitive interface, it offers efficient and convenient device configuration and operation experiences, reducing learning costs and enhancing work efficiency. Core Features - Easy Configuration: Quickly read and write to node devices using NFC and Bluetooth, eliminating cumbersome setup processes. - Real-Time Monitoring: Access device status information, including power on/off status, network status, and detection status, so you can always stay updated on device operation. - Basic Information Query: Easily view device SN, EUI, hardware version, firmware version, and network signal strength, ensuring transparent and controllable device information. - Smart Configuration: Supports common configurations, threshold settings, calibration, scheduling, and network settings for node devices, meeting diverse usage needs. - Comprehensive Operations: Perform actions such as power on/off, time synchronization, rebooting, resetting, and exporting historical data, making device management more efficient. Download Now and Take Control of Your Devices! No matter if it's smart buildings, energy management, smart agriculture, smart industry, or other application scenarios, Milesight ToolBox will be your indispensable partner. Download now to experience a whole new way of intelligent configuration!
AF
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For AF-21 & P-901 IoTStation message receiving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Milesight ToolBox at every 6 weeks against AF's every 38 months. Milesight ToolBox also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Milesight ToolBox ships an update every 6 weeks, AF every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Milesight ToolBox | AF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Milesight IoT Co., Ltd. | john Cheng |
In-app purchases
Milesight ToolBox
No in-app purchases
AF
No in-app purchases
