Comparison

Nix Toolkit vs MuxControl

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

MuxControl

Features
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MuxControl provides seamless access to user-created interfaces for controlling devices connected to the MuxControl network controller. Designed for efficiency and simplicity, the app enables you to interact with pre-configured control panels, giving you full control over your devices without needing to manage them directly through the web.

Screenshots

Nix Toolkit4 screens
MuxControl1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MuxControl at none against Nix Toolkit's 10. MuxControl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Nix Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nix Toolkit ships an update every 6 weeks, MuxControl every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nix Toolkit versus MuxControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNix ToolkitMuxControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (190 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNix Sensor Ltd.MuxLab Inc.

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

MuxControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

MuxControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nix Toolkit free?
Nix Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MuxControl free?
MuxControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nix Toolkit or MuxControl have ads?
Neither Nix Toolkit nor MuxControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nix Toolkit or MuxControl?
Nix Toolkit ships an update every 6 weeks, and MuxControl every 19 months. Most recently, Nix Toolkit was updated on October 14, 2026 and MuxControl on September 29, 2026.

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