Comparison

Nuvico Xcel Mobile vs CX ROP

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

Head to head
About

Nuvico Xcel Mobile

Monitor your video surveillance system remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive intelligent alarm notifications from compatible NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras.

Highlights
  • Live View & Playback
  • Remote Configuration
  • Push Notifications
  • View up to 16 Channels
  • PTZ & Lens Control
  • Two-way Audio Support
  • Intelligent Alarm Notifications
Features
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Nuvico Xcel Mobile is a video surveillance system monitoring app for your mobile device, fully compatible with the Nuvico Xcel Series NVRs, Xcel Series DVRs and Xcel Series IP Cameras. Nuvico Xcel Mobile allows users to control H.265/H.264 Nuvico Xcel Series NVRs and Xcel Series DVRs from their iOS mobile devices. Nuvico Xcel Mobile Features: - Live View, Control, Playback, Save Video, Remote Configure, Push Notifications - Cloud Account - View Up to 16 Channels at the Same Time - Adjust Image Quality, Brightness, Chroma, Saturation and Contrast - PTZ Control - Supports two-way audio with two-way audio capable Nuvico Xcel Series IP Cameras - Adjust the Lens of Nuvico Xcel Series IP Cameras - Pinch to Zoom Live and Recorded Video - Search for Nuvico Xcel Series NVRs and DVRs - Remote Configuration - Playback Recorded Video Remotely by Selecting the Date of Recorded Video and Using the Scrolling Timeline - Advanced File Management to Search, View and Share Saved Images - Enable Notifications for Intelligent and Basic Alarms - Intelligent Alarm Notifications: Exception, Object Detection, Intrusion Detection, Line Crossing - Basic Alarm Notifications: Motion, Sensor Alarm, Camera Offline, Disk Read and Write Error, Disk Full, No Disk, Pull Out Disk, Illegal Access - Scan the QR code on your Nuvico Xcel Series NVR and DVR to Easily Add the Device - Press and Hold the QR Code on Your Phone to Share the Device with Other Users Supported Devices: Nuvico Xcel Series NVRs Nuvico Xcel Series DVRs Nuvico Xcel Series IP Cameras

About

CX ROP

This application allows for wireless remote control of Panasonic memory camera recorders. It provides a touch-friendly interface to display status, adjust settings, and operate camera functions like recording and focus.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Camera status display
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control recording functions
  • Switch between cameras
Features
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=== Name of App === CX ROP (CX series memory camera recorder Remote Operation Panel) === Description === CX ROP is a control program that enables the wireless remote control of the memory camera recorder "Panasonic CX series". It provides a GUI that displays status information, settings and user switch status in a single screen and the ability to change camera settings intuitively using a screen touch. Buttons such as user buttons and REC S/S button in screen can manipulate camera recorder. CX ROP cam manipulate one memory camera reorder by switching up to eight memory camera reorders. Please tap a "?" button to see a hint for usage of this app. [NOTE] For wireless LAN connection with the camera, a wireless module needs to be purchased separately. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/ === Applicable Model === AG-CX350 series. (AG-CX350 / CX350P / CX350PJ / CX350EJ / CX350ED / CX350EN / CX350AN / CX350PX, AJ-UPX360MC, AG-CX200MC) AG-CX4000 series. (AJ-CX4000G, AJ-UPX900MC) === Supported OS === iOS12 or later === Features === 1. Camera status display - List of camera information - ND/CC FILTER - ZOOM/FOCUS - KNEE - TCG - Remaining time of recording media 2. CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS - SHUTTER (OFF/FIX/SS) - GAIN - WHITE BALANCE(PRE/A/B, AWB, ABB) - MASTER PEDESTAL - IRIS(AUTO/MANUAL) - Painting GAIN(R/B) - Painting BLACK(R/G/B) - USER SW (1-9) *AG-CX350 series (1-5) *AJ-CX4000 series - MENU display and setting - HELP - LOCK (disable operation on CX ROP) - Switching CAM/BARS Output image - ZOOM (i.ZOOM / i.ZOOM OFF) *AG-CX350 series Only. - FOCUS(AUTO/MANUAL) *AG-CX350 series Only. - KNEE(AUTO/MANUAL/OFF) - TCG(TC/UB display and setting) - REC CHECK - REC Start/Stop - REC META DATA setting 3. Settings and switching of a connected camera You can set or switch connected cameras in a connect setting panel by tapping a connect manipulation button in the screen. Please refer to "CONNECTION" item by tapping "?" for details. 4. Automatic Connected Camera Search Function Easy IP protocol automatically searches for cameras on the same network. It is effective when [Easy IP] is [20 MIN.] or [UNLIMITED] on the camera side. === NOTE === 1) With iOS14, permission is required for local network communication. Select [Settings]-[Privacy]-[Local Network] and enable the [CX ROP] switch. 2)In iOS, camera information may not be displayed correctly on the app screen. This can be fixed by turning on airplane mode and then turning off again. ・SETTINGS 1. Close "CX ROP". 2. Select "Settings" on the device home screen 3. Turn on "Airplane mode" 4. Turn off "Airplane mode" 5. Launch "CX ROP" *These settings need to be repeated after turning off or restarting the device.

Screenshots

Nuvico Xcel Mobile4 screens
CX ROP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nuvico Xcel Mobile at 3.9 against CX ROP's 2.8. CX ROP's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Nuvico Xcel Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Nuvico Xcel Mobile's written reviews are positive against 25% of CX ROP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nuvico Xcel Mobile ships an update every 10 months, CX ROP every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nuvico Xcel Mobile versus CX ROP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuvico Xcel MobileCX ROP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNUVICOPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Nuvico Xcel Mobile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CX ROP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nuvico Xcel Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

CX ROP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nuvico Xcel Mobile free?
Nuvico Xcel Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CX ROP free?
CX ROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nuvico Xcel Mobile or CX ROP?
Nuvico Xcel Mobile is rated higher. Nuvico Xcel Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CX ROP averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Nuvico Xcel Mobile or CX ROP have ads?
Neither Nuvico Xcel Mobile nor CX ROP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nuvico Xcel Mobile or CX ROP?
Nuvico Xcel Mobile ships an update every 10 months, and CX ROP every 12 months. Most recently, Nuvico Xcel Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and CX ROP on November 2, 2026.

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