Comparison

Milesight ToolBox vs W

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

W

Features
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The W-Modbus app has arrived! Upgrade firmware for LumenRadio W-Modbus devices by connecting to and upgrading the LumenRadio Gateway in the network through the app. In the Network map you will find a system overview where you can see signal strength, edit names of wireless nodes as well as seeing the health of the RS485 bus including which Modbus RTU address that is connected to that wireless node. You can also connect to any node in the network and change their name (up to 20 characters). The W-Modbus app requires W-Modbus firmware 3.1.1 and above, which can be downloaded from the LumenRadio support webpage. Note that you need to install FW 3.1.1 or above on the gateway from the nRF connect app to enable the functionality. It is also required to have at least 3.0.0 or above on all nodes in the network. You will need to update all nodes individually if they are on version 2.2.3. This will be the last time this is required. All future updates can be done by either this app or from the nRF connect app.

Screenshots

Milesight ToolBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

Milesight ToolBox and W are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Milesight ToolBox ships an update every 5 weeks, W every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Milesight ToolBox versus W: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilesight ToolBoxW
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Milesight IoT Co., Ltd.LumenRadio AB

In-app purchases

None

Milesight ToolBox

No in-app purchases

None

W

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Milesight ToolBox free?
Milesight ToolBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is W free?
W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Milesight ToolBox or W have ads?
Neither Milesight ToolBox nor W shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Milesight ToolBox or W?
Milesight ToolBox ships an update every 5 weeks, and W every 2 months. Most recently, Milesight ToolBox was updated on September 8, 2026 and W on September 11, 2026.

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