SmarttrackSA Plus vs NCS Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmarttrackSA Plus
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Rest easy knowing that your vehicles and assets are protected 24/7. Smarttrack SA provides an all in one service offering which includes vehicle tracking and asset tracking for clients nationwide. Whether you are monitoring a fleet of vehicles or simply want to ensure your assets such as trailers, containers and boats are covered then Smarttrack SA has a solution for you. With our various connected devices as well as battery operated products we can cater for every individual need. Smarttrack SA clients can now get all the necessary information on movement, ignition state, data actuality and unit location in real time.
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 update cadence: NCS Toolbox at every 2 months against SmarttrackSA Plus's every 37 months. SmarttrackSA Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.
SmarttrackSA Plus ships an update every 37 months, NCS Toolbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmarttrackSA Plus | NCS Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smarttrack SA (Pty) Ltd | NIST CONTROL SYSTEM PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
SmarttrackSA Plus
No in-app purchases
NCS Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Questions
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