Milesight ToolBox vs Viam Robotics
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 sensors. It allows for quick device setup, real-time monitoring of status, and access to essential device information. Users can perform various operations and customize settings for diverse application needs.
- NFC and Bluetooth device configuration
- Real-time device status monitoring
- View device SN, EUI, and versions
- Smart configuration for thresholds and scheduling
- Remote device operations (power, reboot, reset)
- Export historical data
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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!
Viam Robotics
Control and connect to smart machines running on Viam directly from your mobile device. Manage your robotics projects remotely and efficiently.
- Connect to smart machines
- Control smart machines
- Mobile device control
- Remote machine management
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With this application you can connect to and control your smart machines running on Viam directly from your mobile device. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. https://www.viam.com/terms https://www.viam.com/privacy [:mav: 1.13.0]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Viam Robotics at 100% against Milesight ToolBox's 18%. Viam Robotics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Viam Robotics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Milesight ToolBox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Viam Robotics's.
Milesight ToolBox ships an update every 5 weeks, Viam Robotics monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Milesight ToolBox | Viam Robotics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Milesight IoT Co., Ltd. | Viam, Inc. |
Customer experience
Milesight ToolBox
Viam Robotics
In-app purchases
Milesight ToolBox
No in-app purchases
Viam Robotics
No in-app purchases
