# EchoAccess vs NX Connect

The clearest difference is price: NX Connect at Free against EchoAccess's $2.99. NX Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). EchoAccess's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

NX Connect is free to download; EchoAccess costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EchoAccess holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoAccess has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EchoAccess ships an update every 5 months, NX Connect every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoAccess | NX Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoaccess/id1003870103/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-connect/id1640184713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318210459) | [Current Lighting Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494506816) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoAccess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoaccess/id1003870103)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Control and configure ETC Unison Echo lighting systems remotely from your iOS device. Adjust lighting levels, manage zones, and save presets. Secure your system with multiple passwords.

**Highlights:** Remote lighting control, Zone and space management, Preset recording and activation, System configuration, Multiple password security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NX Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-connect/id1640184713)

This app offers a wireless controls system for distributed room-based lighting. It simplifies installation and commissioning of lighting systems by allowing users to zone fixtures via a mobile app and wireless devices.

**Highlights:** Distributed room-based lighting controls, Wireless controls system, Zonal control of lighting fixtures, Simplified installation, Code compliant solution, App-based commissioning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoAccess free?

EchoAccess costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NX Connect free?

NX Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EchoAccess or NX Connect?

EchoAccess is rated higher. EchoAccess averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NX Connect averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EchoAccess or NX Connect have ads?

NX Connect shows ads; EchoAccess does not.

### Which is updated more often, EchoAccess or NX Connect?

EchoAccess ships an update every 5 months, and NX Connect every 12 months. Most recently, EchoAccess was updated on September 19, 2026 and NX Connect on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*