NCS Toolbox vs Interactive Security
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
Interactive Security
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The "Interactive Security" App is a cutting edge mobile security application that turns your smart mobile device into your personal home alarm management system. This application is free to download and connects you directly to your security provider and allows you to be instantly informed of any activity on your monitored premises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NCS Toolbox at every 2 months against Interactive Security's every 15 months. Interactive Security's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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.
NCS Toolbox ships an update every 2 months, Interactive Security every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCS Toolbox | Interactive Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIST CONTROL SYSTEM PTY LTD | Oryx Systems CC |
In-app purchases
NCS Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Interactive Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NCS Toolbox free?
Is Interactive Security free?
Do NCS Toolbox or Interactive Security have ads?
Which is updated more often, NCS Toolbox or Interactive Security?
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