# NX vs Watcher VMS

The clearest difference is update cadence: NX at every 3 weeks against Watcher VMS's every 2 months. Watcher VMS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NX ships an update every 3 weeks, Watcher VMS every 2 months. Both last shipped on June 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NX | Watcher VMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **22** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117331144) | [Watcher Products](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357081904) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Watcher VMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-vms/id1619101484)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NX free?

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

### Is Watcher VMS free?

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

### Do NX or Watcher VMS have ads?

Neither NX nor Watcher VMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NX or Watcher VMS?

NX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Watcher VMS every 2 months. Most recently, NX was updated on June 5, 2026 and Watcher VMS on June 5, 2026.

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