Comparison

NX Field vs Printax

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Printax

Easily prepare and print photos from your iPhone or iPad onto instax mini printers. Adjust, crop, and queue your images with fine-tuned controls before printing.

Highlights
  • Photo cropping and adjustment
  • Exposure and color fine-tuning
  • 3D LUT import and intensity control
  • Print queue management
  • Film and printer status monitoring
  • Support for instax mini Link printers
Features
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Printax prepares photos and prints them on instax mini printers, from your iPhone or iPad. Choose photos from your library, or touch and hold Add Photos to pick them from Files. Preview and adjust each photo, then check the queue before you print. • Crop with Fill or Fit, then rotate, flip, zoom, and position each photo. • Keep the original look, let Ultra adjust exposure and highlights for print, or fine-tune light and color yourself. • Import a 3D .cube LUT from Files, set its intensity, and compare with the original. • Queue your photos and set the number of copies for each. • See how much film is left and which photos need more sheets. • Check the printer's connection, battery, remaining film, and print status. Works with instax mini Link, mini Link 2, and mini Link 3. You need one of these printers and instax mini film. Square and Wide printers are not supported. Printax keeps your queue and imported LUTs only while the app is running. If it cannot confirm that a print finished, it asks you to check the printer before you try again. Printax is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FUJIFILM. Printax includes optional, one-time tips to support the developer. Tips do not unlock additional features, content, or services. All app features are available without tipping.

Screenshots

NX Field4 screens
Printax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printax at 5.0 against NX Field's 4.3. Printax also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). NX Field's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Printax sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NX Field asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NX Field has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NX Field ships an update every 7 months, Printax every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NX Field versus Printax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNX FieldPrintax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIKON CORPORATION俊尧 周

Customer experience

NX Field

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

Printax

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NX Field

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Printax

One-time2
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Buy me a coffee$4.99

Questions

Is NX Field free?
NX Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printax free?
Printax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NX Field or Printax?
Printax is rated higher. NX Field averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Printax averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NX Field or Printax have ads?
Neither NX Field nor Printax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NX Field or Printax?
NX Field ships an update every 7 months, and Printax every 8 days. Most recently, NX Field was updated on October 28, 2026 and Printax on October 31, 2026.

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