NCS Toolbox vs Gemlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Gemlink
Manage your gate motor access remotely and keep its software updated. Connect your GEM Device to Wi-Fi for global control, or use offline Bluetooth. Monitor diagnostics, grant user permissions, and view event logs.
- Remote gate control
- User permission management
- Motor diagnostics display
- Firmware updates
- Event log access
- Offline Bluetooth control
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The GEM Link offers a user-friendly means to connect with and manage your GEMINI S.E.L gate motor access and keep it up to date with latest software releases. This seamless interaction occurs through the GEM Device linked to your GEMINI motor, providing comprehensive access control. All it takes is connecting your GEM Device to your home Wi-Fi using the GEM Link app - it's as straightforward as that. It also offers "offline" Bluetooth control for easy access. Key Features: 1. Display of motor diagnostics and actions, including current gate status (open/close), MAINS ON/OFF and battery status(volts). 2. Remote gate control from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. 3. Grant gate access to other users with customizable permissions. 4. View current motor settings, such as auto-close timing, motor direction, pedestrian opening, and more. 5. Firmware update capability for vour GEMINI motor. 6. Access device event logs, including information on the last triggered event, remote or app usage with usernames 7. Status information on Infrared Beam (IRB) available. 8. Light control and options for full gate opening or pedestrian access.
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Verdict
NCS Toolbox and Gemlink are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
NCS Toolbox ships an update every 6 weeks, Gemlink monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCS Toolbox | Gemlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIST CONTROL SYSTEM PTY LTD | Fluss Technologies (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
NCS Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Gemlink
No in-app purchases
