ControlPortal vs PLANET NMSViewerPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlPortal
This app automatically discovers and connects to a specific server on your local network. It offers a full-screen experience suitable for kiosk or guided access modes and ensures continuous reconnection during network interruptions.
- Automatic server discovery
- Local network connectivity
- Full-screen experience
- Kiosk mode support
- Guided Access mode support
- Automatic reconnection
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PoE Texas ControlPortal Connectivity App automatically finds the ControlPortal Server on your local network and connects you to it. The app provides a full-screen experience and can be used as the main Kiosk mode or Guided Access mode app, as well as it automatically reconnects you to the ControlPortal Server on network interruptions.
PLANET NMSViewerPro
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PLANET NMSViewerPro is an Intelligent App that offers real-time monitoring of the deployed devices, such as managed switches, media converters, routers, smart APs, smartphones, IP cameras, and more, from anywhere at any time. The NMSViewerPro app is an integral component of PLANET NMS, extending its application scope. It empowers users to monitor and manage all devices under the NMS umbrella from anywhere at any time. With its user-friendly interface and robust functionalities, the NMSViewerPro app enhances the accessibility and efficiency of the NMS equipment, ensuring unparalleled control over network infrastructure. Features: ● Intuitive mobile user experience and real-time monitoring and control of managed devices within an NMS network. ● A quick overview of the network through Managed Device page. ● Monitor and control details of each switch and router, such as port, PoE, VLAN and L2 services. ● Real-time screenshots seen on PLANET ONVIF cameras.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PLANET NMSViewerPro at every 3 weeks against ControlPortal's every 10 months. ControlPortal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ControlPortal ships an update every 10 months, PLANET NMSViewerPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlPortal | PLANET NMSViewerPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEAndrews Holdings LLC | PLANET Technology Corp |
In-app purchases
ControlPortal
No in-app purchases
PLANET NMSViewerPro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do ControlPortal or PLANET NMSViewerPro have ads?
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