Comparison

Noritz Connect vs vCam Mobile Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noritz Connect

Control your Noritz unit remotely from your mobile device. Adjust temperature settings, monitor energy usage, and check the health status of your heater.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Usage monitoring
  • Heater health status
  • Mobile device integration
Features
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Noritz Connect now gives you the ability to control your Noritz unit from your mobile device. Change temperature, check usage, or view heater health right from our app.

About

vCam Mobile Controller

Stream live video from inspection cameras directly to your smartphone or tablet. Add text overlays to recordings and share captured images and videos instantly via native sharing options.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Add text to recordings
  • HD video recording
  • Native sharing options
  • Remote job site viewing
Features
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The vCam Mobile Controller (VMC) app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a powerful wireless controller for your vCam inspection camera system. Connect to your compatible vCam device over Wi-Fi to view live videos, capture photos and videos, and share inspection results directly from the field. Designed for professionals, the VMC app streamlines inspections by providing instant access to live camera feeds, recording controls, and reel functions—all from your mobile device. Compatible with the vCam Wi-Fi Adapter and vCamDrain Wireless Reel, the app provides full control of supported reel functions, including: • Sonde activation • Distance counter reset • Camera LED brightness adjustment When connected, the app automatically checks your vCam system for available firmware updates and prompts you to install the latest version to keep your equipment up to date. Key Features • View live video from your compatible vCam inspection system over Wi-Fi • Capture high-quality photos and videos during inspections • Add text notes and voice comments to recordings and images • Share inspection photos and videos using your device's built-in sharing features • Send inspection results to customers directly from the job site • Upload videos to YouTube and other supported social media platforms • Record simultaneously to the mobile app and a USB storage device (supported systems) • Choose recording resolution to optimize video quality and file size • Automatically check for and install compatible firmware updates The VMC app is compatible with Vivax-Metrotech vCam inspection systems, including the vCam-6 and vCamMX2+. Whether you're performing pipeline, drain, or sewer inspections, the vCam Mobile Controller app helps you document findings, collaborate with customers, and complete inspections more efficiently.

Screenshots

Noritz Connect4 screens
vCam Mobile Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: vCam Mobile Controller at 3.0 against Noritz Connect's 2.3. vCam Mobile Controller also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Noritz Connect's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

vCam Mobile Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Noritz Connect's written reviews are positive against 50% of vCam Mobile Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noritz Connect ships an update every 7 months, vCam Mobile Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Noritz Connect versus vCam Mobile Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoritz ConnectvCam Mobile Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (19 ratings)3.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB926 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORITZ AMERICA CORPORATIONMetrotech Corp.

Customer experience

Noritz Connect

All ratings14 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative68.8%

vCam Mobile Controller

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Noritz Connect

No in-app purchases

None

vCam Mobile Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noritz Connect free?
Noritz Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vCam Mobile Controller free?
vCam Mobile Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noritz Connect or vCam Mobile Controller?
vCam Mobile Controller is rated higher. Noritz Connect averages 2.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while vCam Mobile Controller averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Noritz Connect or vCam Mobile Controller have ads?
Neither Noritz Connect nor vCam Mobile Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noritz Connect or vCam Mobile Controller?
Noritz Connect ships an update every 7 months, and vCam Mobile Controller every 3 months. Most recently, Noritz Connect was updated on November 13, 2026 and vCam Mobile Controller on November 2, 2026.

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