# NX Smart vs NX Connect

The clearest difference is rating: NX Connect at 2.0 against NX Smart's 1.0. NX Smart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

NX Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

NX Smart ships an update every 13 months, NX Connect every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NX Smart | NX Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-smart/id1567839071/reviews) | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-connect/id1640184713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 168 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Directed Electronics Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083778713) | [Current Lighting Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494506816) |

## What reviewers say

### NX Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-smart/id1567839071)

Control your intelligent home products with your smartphone. Easily pair devices, set schedules, and manage multiple scenes. Share control with family members and integrate with voice assistants.

**Highlights:** Smartphone control, Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home), Quick and easy setup, Schedules and timers, Multiple device control scenes, Family member sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NX Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-connect/id1640184713)

This app offers a wireless controls system for distributed room-based lighting. It simplifies installation and commissioning of lighting systems by allowing users to zone fixtures via a mobile app and wireless devices.

**Highlights:** Distributed room-based lighting controls, Wireless controls system, Zonal control of lighting fixtures, Simplified installation, Code compliant solution, App-based commissioning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NX Smart free?

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

### Is NX Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NX Smart or NX Connect?

NX Connect is rated higher. NX Smart averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NX Connect averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NX Smart or NX Connect have ads?

NX Connect shows ads; NX Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, NX Smart or NX Connect?

NX Smart ships an update every 13 months, and NX Connect every 12 months. Most recently, NX Smart was updated on October 13, 2026 and NX Connect on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*