Comparison

NativeScript Preview vs Family

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

Head to head
About

NativeScript Preview

Instantly preview your NativeScript projects directly on your mobile device. See your native UI elements, from buttons to complex 2D/3D canvas renderings, come to life as you develop.

Highlights
  • Live preview on device
  • Native UI element rendering
  • 2D canvas rendering
  • 3D canvas rendering
  • Cross-platform development tool
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Preview NativeScript projects on your device – from basic native user interface elements like buttons, switches and sliders, to 2d/3d canvas renderings.

About

Family

This self-custody crypto wallet allows users to securely manage their digital assets. It facilitates easy sending and receiving of tokens and the organization of digital collectibles, making Web3 exploration accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

Highlights
  • Self-custody crypto wallet
  • Send and receive tokens
  • Manage digital collectibles
  • User-friendly interface
  • Explore Web3
Features
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Family is the perfect self-custody Ethereum wallet for those who want to keep their crypto close to home. With Family, you can easily send and receive tokens, as well as manage your favorite digital collectibles. Plus, our user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to get started with crypto. So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Family is the perfect wallet for you.

Screenshots

NativeScript Preview4 screens
Family4 screens

Verdict

The call

NativeScript Preview and Family both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Family's written reviews are positive against 19% of NativeScript Preview's. Family also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). NativeScript Preview's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NativeScript Preview against 4.7 for Family. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Family has 139 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of NativeScript Preview's written reviews are positive against 93% of Family's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NativeScript Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, Family every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NativeScript Preview versus Family: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNativeScript PreviewFamily
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (139 ratings)
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB244 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopernStudio LLCLFE

Customer experience

NativeScript Preview

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative69.4%

Family

All ratings139 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

NativeScript Preview

No in-app purchases

None

Family

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NativeScript Preview free?
NativeScript Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Family free?
Family is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NativeScript Preview or Family?
NativeScript Preview is rated higher. NativeScript Preview averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Family averages 4.7 from 139 ratings.
Do NativeScript Preview or Family have ads?
Neither NativeScript Preview nor Family shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NativeScript Preview or Family?
NativeScript Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, and Family every 8 days. Most recently, NativeScript Preview was updated on June 9, 2026 and Family on September 23, 2026.

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