Comparison

NSP Security vs Now Students

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

Head to head
About

NSP Security

Unlock doors using your smartphone via Bluetooth. Securely manage access rights for users and track entry events in real-time. This system integrates with existing RFID readers for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Unlock doors with smartphone
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) access
  • Securely issue and revoke access rights
  • Real-time event logging and transmission
  • Integrates with RFID readers
  • User-friendly mobile application
Features
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NSP’s Mobile Access, using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) allows doors to be opened with a smartphone, potentially removing the need for a card or fob. NSP’s Mobile Access securely issues, revokes the access rights you grant your users, and the access can be delegated across NSP range of RFID control readers throughout your accommodation facility or commercial premises in the same way a traditional Access Control System would be managed. The NSP App will collect data from each Electronic Lockset that logs each ‘event’ from each door, which is transmitted from the User’s phone to the server – safely and securely updating the controlling PC in real time. The NSP Mobile Access System is controlled by each user / Resident via the NSP Mobile App (Application) which is user friendly, intuitive, and can be incorporated in to an existing App if where required.

About

Now Students

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The Now Students app has everything you need to manage your stay in one convenient app. From the app, you can easily access everything from your contract, rent payment schedule, Energy Performance Certificates, How-to guides and other useful documents provided by Now Students, all completely digital and paperless. You can also see the payment status of all your rent instalments, with useful reminders sent to you before each instalment is due. For questions, help and advice, live-chat lets you directly message the residence team. You can even report maintenance issues with photos and check on the status of those tickets. A News Feed and Events Calendar means you can find out about events in your residence and meet new friends, so you don’t miss out on anything. Features: - Real-time maintenance ticket notifications - Direct messaging with your residence team - Tenancy document hub - Meet other students in your residence - Discover popular events in your residence - View all your upcoming and past payments in one place

Screenshots

NSP Security4 screens
Now Students4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NSP Security at every 6 weeks against Now Students's every 12 months. NSP Security also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSP Security ships an update every 6 weeks, Now Students every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NSP Security versus Now Students: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSP SecurityNow Students
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNSP Europe LtdNOW STUDENT LIVING LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

NSP Security

No in-app purchases

None

Now Students

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NSP Security free?
NSP Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Now Students free?
Now Students is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NSP Security or Now Students have ads?
Neither NSP Security nor Now Students shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSP Security or Now Students?
NSP Security ships an update every 6 weeks, and Now Students every 12 months. Most recently, NSP Security was updated on July 25, 2026 and Now Students on May 19, 2026.

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