Comparison

Nix Toolkit vs UGREEN NAS

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

Head to head
About

Nix Toolkit

This app connects to Nix Sensor devices to provide color scanning and analysis. It offers features like single scans, access to premium color databases, and custom library creation. Users can view digital color values and spectral curves, and match scanned colors to extensive libraries.

Highlights
  • Single scan color analysis
  • Access to premium color databases
  • Create and share custom color libraries
  • Multipoint average scanning
  • Nix Paints feature
  • Nix Quality Control feature
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The Nix Toolkit is the new all-in-one companion app for our Nix Sensor device line-up. It’s compatible with all Nix Mini, Nix Pro, Nix QC, and Nix Spectro devices. Functions in the app will be turned on and off depending on which device you have connected. Functions include: 1. “Single scan” (available for all devices) 2. “Premium databases” (available for all devices) 3. “Create and share custom library (Compatible with Nix Pro, Spectro and QC devices only) 4. “Multipoint average scanning for all tools” 5. "Nix Paints feature" 6. "Nix Quality Control feature" The “Single scan” function displays digital values (CIELAB, HEX, and RGB) and Spectral curve on swipe (Spectro device only) when you scan a sample with your Nix Color Sensor. Premium databases offer paid subscriptions to world-class color libraries (including Pantone, RAL, and NCS). Once subscribed you can browse the entire library, and scan and match to the closest color. The Nix Toolkit app lets you take control of how you perceive color. Select from dark or light mode, or use your own system settings. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to help with whatever questions or issues you have. Please note that a free account is required to use the app (you will be prompted to create one when you first open the app). A Nix device (Mini, Pro, QC, or Spectro) is required to unlock app functions. Learn more about the Nix Sensor line-up at www.nixsensor.com. If you find any bugs please contact us directly at info@nixsensor.com and our team will attend to them quickly. Nix®, Nix Pro™, and Nix Mini™ are trademarks of Nix Sensor Ltd. All other trademarks used herein are simply references to trademarks owned by others and are not intended as trademark use. Terms of use: https://www.nixsensor.com/legal/

About

UGREEN NAS

Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.

Highlights
  • User and access permission management
  • Hardware and network configuration
  • Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
  • Intelligent file filtering and sharing
  • Photo and video album creation
  • Automated media library poster walls
  • Integrated virus scanning
Features
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.

Screenshots

Nix Toolkit4 screens
UGREEN NAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nix Toolkit at 4.7 against UGREEN NAS's 4.1. UGREEN NAS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nix Toolkit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UGREEN NAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nix Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 190 and 312 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Nix Toolkit's written reviews are positive against 53% of UGREEN NAS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nix Toolkit ships an update every 6 weeks, UGREEN NAS monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nix Toolkit versus UGREEN NAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNix ToolkitUGREEN NAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (190 ratings) — better4.1 (312 ratings)
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews53.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB725 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNix Sensor Ltd.深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

Nix Toolkit

All ratings190 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative62.1%

UGREEN NAS

All ratings312 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral20.9%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Nix Toolkit

From 190 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent color matches
  • 👍 Accurate color scanning
  • 👍 Fantastic app and product
  • 👍 Easy to use (for some)
  • 👍 Solid app, cool concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor connection issues
  • 🐛 App is unusable without signal
  • 🐛 Purchased libraries don't work
  • 🐛 Paint libraries not downloading

UGREEN NAS

From 312 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Frequent updates and improvements
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 🔥 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain problems
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🌐 Limited language support
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced features

Bugs and requests

Nix Toolkit

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Sensor crashes if you tab out of the app
  • Takes 5-6 attempts to connect with device
  • Purchased libraries not showing up
  • WiFi router stopping download
  • App crashes since update
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  • App crashes before doing anything
  • App is always 90 degrees wrong on iPads
  • Unit is wildly off even after calibration
  • Constantly prompts for password
  • App took money but won't provide access to Pantone library
  • Cannot connect consistently
  • Battery dead and would not charge
  • Cannot get hold of support
  • Birthday fields don't work on signup
  • Email support form has 'undefined' error
  • App resets settings if device disconnected or phone locked
  • App won't boot up, stuck on 'downloading paints database'
  • Constantly 'downloading paints database'
  • App freezes as soon as you connect
  • App freezes or disconnects constantly
  • App freezes screen and cannot scroll
  • App stuck on downloading paint database
  • App doesn't load up
  • App is stuck downloading paint database

Requested features

20 requests
  • Ability to save and export bulk data as .csv
  • Allow tabbing out of app while collecting data
  • Download paint library without phone signal
  • Show multiple vendor color matches at once
  • Full UI overhaul with iOS conventions
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  • Easier way to scan for color values
  • Easier way to match to paint brands
  • Easier way to save and export data
  • Landscape support for iPads
  • Ability to calibrate sensor
  • On-demand calibration
  • Better password management (Face ID, Apple Keychain)
  • Ability to create custom libraries easily
  • Improved user flow and UI
  • Ability to scan color and get RGB/other values
  • Option to scan color and get multiple paint/other library matches
  • Bring back Nix Paints app functionality
  • More intuitive way to save colors
  • Allow offline use of paint libraries
  • More affordable subscription for Pantone access

UGREEN NAS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when uploading large files
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Remote access not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
  • Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
  • Ability to edit metadata for media files
  • Integration with Files app for seamless storage
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media playback performance

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nix Toolkit

Subscriptions10
  • RAL$4.991 Month
  • Glass Packaging Institute$8.991 Month
  • NCS$9.991 Month
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  • Pantone FHI$9.991 Month
  • Pantone PMS$9.991 Month
  • RAL$49.991 Year
  • NCS$99.991 Year
  • Pantone FHI$99.991 Year
  • Pantone PMS$99.991 Year
  • Glass Packaging Institute$100.001 Year
None

UGREEN NAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nix Toolkit free?
Nix Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UGREEN NAS free?
UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nix Toolkit or UGREEN NAS?
Nix Toolkit is rated higher. Nix Toolkit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while UGREEN NAS averages 4.1 from 312 ratings.
Do Nix Toolkit or UGREEN NAS have ads?
Neither Nix Toolkit nor UGREEN NAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nix Toolkit or UGREEN NAS?
Nix Toolkit ships an update every 6 weeks, and UGREEN NAS monthly. Most recently, Nix Toolkit was updated on October 19, 2026 and UGREEN NAS on October 19, 2026.

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