# i vs NX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NX at 58% against i's 0%. NX also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). i's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

NX holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NX has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of i's written reviews are positive against 58% of NX's.

i ships an update every 3 months, NX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | NX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-sight/id1273957245/reviews) | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRS GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/899617834) | [Philip Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117331144) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-sight/id1273957245)

Monitor live video from network cameras and NVRs wirelessly. This user-friendly app allows easy access to live and recorded video playback, with features like alarm push and file management.

**Highlights:** Live video monitoring, NVR and camera management, QR code remote view, Playback recorded videos, Alarm push notifications, Multi-screen layouts, File management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488)

Easily discover, view, and record IP cameras on your local network or remotely. Manually add cameras that aren't discoverable. Provides a straightforward interface for camera management.

**Highlights:** Discover IP cameras, View live camera feeds, Record camera footage, Manually add cameras, Local network support, WAN connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is NX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or NX?

NX is rated higher. i averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NX averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do i or NX have ads?

Neither i nor NX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or NX?

i ships an update every 3 months, and NX fortnightly. Most recently, i was updated on October 24, 2026 and NX on October 26, 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.*