# Nothing X vs VC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VC at none against Nothing X's 3. Nothing X's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nothing X sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, VC every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nothing X | VC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-x/id1568033706/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 360 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nothing Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568033708) | [Thames Valley Controls Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560969534) |

## What reviewers say

### Nothing X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-x/id1568033706)

Manage your smart devices with this platform. Connect and customize smartwatches and earbuds, track health metrics like sleep and heart rate, and monitor fitness activities with real-time data. Syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.

**Highlights:** Smart device connection and management, Personalized function customization, Real-time health monitoring, Fitness activity tracking, Syncs with Apple Health, GPS for route recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120-Minute Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| 300-Minute Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200-Minute Pack | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Great value for the price
- 🔒 Robust noise cancellation
- 💡 Customizable EQ and settings
- 👍 Comfortable and secure fit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and random disconnects
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 🐛 Inconsistent touch controls
- 🐛 Bugs with firmware updates
- 🐛 Unreliable noise cancellation and transparency mode

**Reported bugs**

- Right earbud randomly stops working
- App fails to connect to earbuds
- EQ settings reset unexpectedly
- Noise cancellation turns on/off randomly

**Requested features**

- More granular EQ controls
- Ability to disable all touch controls
- Home screen widget for battery levels
- Integration with voice assistants
- Improved wind noise reduction


### VC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vc-sm-commissioning/id6755774442)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nothing X free?

Nothing X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VC free?

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

### Do Nothing X or VC have ads?

Neither Nothing X nor VC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nothing X or VC?

Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, and VC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nothing X was updated on November 13, 2026 and VC on November 13, 2026.

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