Comparison

Ncontroller vs PENTAX VConsult

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

Head to head

Ncontroller

Nidek Remote Controller

About

Ncontroller

Features

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Nidek Remote Controller is a free app for controlling products manufactured by Nidek, a manufacturer of ophthalmic medical equipment, using your tablet.

About

PENTAX VConsult

Features

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PENTAX VConsult A completely personalised visual experience. This unique application is a fully integrated augmented reality system. Right from understanding the anatomy of the eye, to experiencing an individualised and customised consultation service, to precise measurement and calculations. Pentax Vision is the perfect customer oriented sales consultation tool. Easy to set up and completely mobile, Pentax VConsult offers three modules: • Frame Measurement • Lens & Frame Consultation • Blue/UV Sensor The PENTAX VConsult has been developed for Eye Care Professionals. To get your login credentials, please contact your PENTAX Representative.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PENTAX VConsult at every 7 months against Ncontroller's every 36 months. 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

Ncontroller ships an update every 36 months, PENTAX VConsult every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Ncontroller versus PENTAX VConsult: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Ncontroller	PENTAX VConsult
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 36 months	Every 7 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPad	iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	1.2 GB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	NIDEK	Hoya Vision Care Europe

In-app purchases

None

Ncontroller

No in-app purchases

None

PENTAX VConsult

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ncontroller free?

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

Is PENTAX VConsult free?

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

Do Ncontroller or PENTAX VConsult have ads?

Neither Ncontroller nor PENTAX VConsult shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Ncontroller or PENTAX VConsult?

Ncontroller ships an update every 36 months, and PENTAX VConsult every 7 months. Most recently, Ncontroller was updated on September 24, 2026 and PENTAX VConsult on September 9, 2026.