NX Field vs ZineControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NX Field
Control and operate up to nine Nikon cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Configure settings, release shutters, and transfer images directly to an FTP server. Supports live view and gamepad control for enhanced photography workflows.
- Remote camera configuration and operation
- Simultaneous control of up to nine cameras
- Live view display on mobile device
- Direct image upload to FTP server
- Gamepad control support
- Memory card formatting
- Voice memo attachment
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NX Field is a remote photography application developed by Nikon Corporation intended for those with a basic knowledge of networks and FTP servers. The iPhone or iPad to which the NX Field app has been installed can be used to remotely configure, operate, and release the shutters on up to nine cameras connected to a network. Download image data to your iPhone or iPad. Upload pictures directly to an FTP server while the app is running. ■Supported Digital Cameras as of January 2026 Z9, Z8, Z6III, D6 Camera firmware must be updated to a version that supports NX Field. Only users of the D6 can request the firmware update from a Nikon-authorized service representative. For more information, visit the site below. Users of the Z9, Z8, and Z6III can download the update from the Nikon Download Center and install it themselves. https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/ The update is not available in some countries; for more information, contact your service provider. Some functions may not be available with some cameras. Please see the NX Field system user's manual for more information. Principal Features - Control remote cameras (up to a recommended maximum of nine) from your iPhone or iPad. - Display the view through the camera lens on your iPhone or iPad during shooting. - Use a gamepad to control remote cameras connected to your iPhone or iPad. - The iPad version can be used to take pictures remotely while displaying the views through the lenses of up to nine remote cameras simultaneously. - Adjust exposure, focus, white balance, image quality, auto capture, and other settings remotely. - Remotely format memory cards and edit the FTP profiles on the remote cameras. - Simultaneously release the shutters on connected remote cameras. - Upload pictures directly from the remote camera to an FTP server. - Copy saved settings for all remote cameras to other iPhones or iPads. - The iPad version can display the locations of remote cameras by positioning icons on, or adding hand-drawn annotations to, a selected image for the background. - Cabled Ethernet connections offer greater reliability and faster image transfer than wireless connections. - Images recorded by remote cameras can be displayed as a list or group of thumbnails. - Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later iPadOS 17.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Notes - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. Users in China must select Simplified Chinese as the operating language for the destination device when installing and using the application. Using the App For more information on using the app, see the guide at the website below. https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/
ZineControl
This app provides professional control for cinema cameras directly from an iPhone. Adjust critical shooting parameters like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance remotely. Monitor live view, start/stop recording, and manage clips without touching the camera.
- Remote ISO adjustment
- On-screen shutter speed control
- White balance adjustment
- Codec and resolution changes
- Live view monitoring
- Remote recording start/stop
- Focus Touch on screen
- View and share clips
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ZineControl is the first professional control app for cinema cameras, designed for cinematographers and directors of photography who need full control from the iPhone on set. Works with Z-series cameras over Wi-Fi or USB — the first app built specifically for the cinematic workflow of these cameras. Control the most critical shooting parameters without touching the camera: ISO — precise real-time adjustment Shutter speed — direct control from the screen White balance — change color temperature without interrupting the shot Codec and resolution — switch recording format on the fly Live view — live monitoring from your iPhone Remote recording — start and stop recording from a distance Focus Touch — pull focus directly on the screen Media — view and share camera-recorded clips right from your phone. Tether mode — send your photos instantly to the gallery or to another device. Look creator — customize your Nikon looks Designed with a refined aesthetic inspired by the professional camera workflow. ZineControl is the missing tool for Z-series camera operators on set. Compatible with: Z-series mirrorless (ZR, Z8, Z9, Z50, Z50II, Z6, Z30, Z6III, Zf, Zfc, Z5, Z5IIC)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZineControl at 92% against NX Field's 38%. ZineControl also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). NX Field's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On ratings volume, 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
NX Field is free to download; ZineControl costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZineControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of NX Field's written reviews are positive against 92% of ZineControl's.
NX Field ships an update every 7 months, ZineControl every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | NX Field | ZineControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #55 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIKON CORPORATION | Antonio Gonzalez |
Customer experience
NX Field
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In-app purchases
NX Field
No in-app purchases
ZineControl
No in-app purchases
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