Comparison

Nix Toolkit vs Cash Clock

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

Cash Clock

Features
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Track Your Earnings—In Real Time, Right on Your Wrist Ever wonder how much you’re earning right now? With CashClock (or your app name), simply enter your hourly rate, and watch your earnings tick up second by second—directly on your Apple Watch. Whether you're working a shift, freelancing, or just curious about the value of your time, this app gives you a live, visual reminder of your hard-earned income as it grows. Features: Enter your hourly wage once and start the clock Real-time earnings display on your watch face Motivating, minimalist design Perfect for freelancers, shift workers, or anyone who wants to make time = money No sign-ups, no clutter—just time and money, right where you can see it.

Screenshots

Nix Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nix Toolkit at Free against Cash Clock's $0.99. Cash Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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

Nix Toolkit is free to download; Cash Clock costs $0.99 up front. Nix Toolkit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cash Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nix Toolkit versus Cash Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNix ToolkitCash Clock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (190 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNix Sensor Ltd.Claudio Cugliari

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

Cash Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Nix Toolkit

Subscriptions8
  • RAL$4.991 Month
  • NCS$9.991 Month
  • Pantone FHI$9.991 Month
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  • Pantone PMS$9.991 Month
  • RAL$49.991 Year
  • NCS$99.991 Year
  • Pantone FHI$99.991 Year
  • Pantone PMS$99.991 Year
None

Cash Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nix Toolkit free?
Nix Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cash Clock free?
Cash Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nix Toolkit or Cash Clock have ads?
Neither Nix Toolkit nor Cash Clock shows ads.

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