MIOPS MOBILE vs NX Field
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIOPS MOBILE
Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.
- Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
- Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
- Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
- Scenario mode for combining triggers
- Scheduling of trigger sequences
- DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)
NX Field
Control and operate up to nine Nikon cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Configure settings, release shutters, and transfer images directly to an FTP server. Supports live view and gamepad control for enhanced photography workflows.
- Remote camera configuration and operation
- Simultaneous control of up to nine cameras
- Live view display on mobile device
- Direct image upload to FTP server
- Gamepad control support
- Memory card formatting
- Voice memo attachment
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NX Field is a remote photography application developed by Nikon Corporation intended for those with a basic knowledge of networks and FTP servers. The iPhone or iPad to which the NX Field app has been installed can be used to remotely configure, operate, and release the shutters on up to nine cameras connected to a network. Download image data to your iPhone or iPad. Upload pictures directly to an FTP server while the app is running. ■Supported Digital Cameras as of January 2026 Z9, Z8, Z6III, D6 Camera firmware must be updated to a version that supports NX Field. Only users of the D6 can request the firmware update from a Nikon-authorized service representative. For more information, visit the site below. Users of the Z9, Z8, and Z6III can download the update from the Nikon Download Center and install it themselves. https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/ The update is not available in some countries; for more information, contact your service provider. Some functions may not be available with some cameras. Please see the NX Field system user's manual for more information. Principal Features - Control remote cameras (up to a recommended maximum of nine) from your iPhone or iPad. - Display the view through the camera lens on your iPhone or iPad during shooting. - Use a gamepad to control remote cameras connected to your iPhone or iPad. - The iPad version can be used to take pictures remotely while displaying the views through the lenses of up to nine remote cameras simultaneously. - Adjust exposure, focus, white balance, image quality, auto capture, and other settings remotely. - Remotely format memory cards and edit the FTP profiles on the remote cameras. - Simultaneously release the shutters on connected remote cameras. - Upload pictures directly from the remote camera to an FTP server. - Copy saved settings for all remote cameras to other iPhones or iPads. - The iPad version can display the locations of remote cameras by positioning icons on, or adding hand-drawn annotations to, a selected image for the background. - Cabled Ethernet connections offer greater reliability and faster image transfer than wireless connections. - Images recorded by remote cameras can be displayed as a list or group of thumbnails. - Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later iPadOS 17.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Notes - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. Users in China must select Simplified Chinese as the operating language for the destination device when installing and using the application. Using the App For more information on using the app, see the guide at the website below. https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NX Field at 4.3 against MIOPS MOBILE's 2.3. MIOPS MOBILE's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
NX Field holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's written reviews are positive against 38% of NX Field's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MIOPS MOBILE ships an update every 6 weeks, NX Field every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIOPS MOBILE | NX Field |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (28 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI | Nikon Corporation |
Customer experience
MIOPS MOBILE
NX Field
In-app purchases
MIOPS MOBILE
No in-app purchases
NX Field
No in-app purchases
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