ReactPlus vs NCS Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReactPlus
This app provides 24/7 armed response and a panic button for personal safety during activities like jogging, cycling, or driving. It includes a companion feature for check-ins and can integrate with an Apple Watch for independent use.
- 24/7 panic button
- Armed response
- Companion check-in
- Apple Watch integration
- Independent Apple Watch Cellular use
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Stay protected anywhere, anytime with ReactPlus. Now you can jog, cycle or drive anywhere, confident that if anything bad should happen you are covered with 24/7 armed response. In addition to a 24/7 panic button, you also get a companion to check in with you, when you are traveling alone or meeting with someone new. No matter where you go, React Plus will keep an eye on you. Together with the iPhone app you can also link the Apple Watch app, and if you have an Apple Watch Cellular React Plus will work independently from your iPhone, allowing you to call for help even when your iPhone is not with you. *Service available in South Africa only R39pm for Individual subscription, R99pm for Family subscription (up to 8 users). Free trial available for qualifying iStore customers. For more info please visit https://www.istore.co.za/reactplus
NCS Toolbox
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With this app, you can view live values, adjust parameters and download historic event logs from Bluetooth enabled products developed, manufactured and sold by NIST Control Systems (Pty) Ltd. This app can connect to Mobi boards AND also to the new Motorscope and MS4 product lines. This app replaces the legacy MOBI App. To learn more about these products, please visit our website at https://www.nistcontrol.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NCS Toolbox at none against ReactPlus's shown. ReactPlus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ReactPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, NCS Toolbox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReactPlus | NCS Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd | NIST CONTROL SYSTEM PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
ReactPlus
Reported bugs
13 issues- App stuck on sign-in/registration
- App stuck on payment/subscription screen
- App reverts to registration screen
- Payment pop-up blocking functionality
- Cannot update personal details
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- Account invalid errors
- Subscription declined
- Incorrect street numbers on location
- Payment gateway not working
- App keeps launching account activation link
- Free trial not working
- Charged after free trial offer
- App not working on new iPhone models
Requested features
4 requests- Watch complication for SOS
- Reduce battery consumption
- Change phone number
- Family subscription not mandatory for single users
NCS Toolbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ReactPlus
No in-app purchases
NCS Toolbox
No in-app purchases
