Comparison

ControlPortal vs PLANET NMSViewerPro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic server discovery
  • Local network connectivity
  • Full-screen experience
  • Kiosk mode support
  • Guided Access mode support
  • Automatic reconnection
Features
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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.

About

PLANET NMSViewerPro

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ControlPortal2 screens
PLANET NMSViewerPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ControlPortal versus PLANET NMSViewerPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlPortalPLANET NMSViewerPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAndrews Holdings LLCPLANET Technology Corp

In-app purchases

None

ControlPortal

No in-app purchases

None

PLANET NMSViewerPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ControlPortal free?
ControlPortal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLANET NMSViewerPro free?
PLANET NMSViewerPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ControlPortal or PLANET NMSViewerPro have ads?
Neither ControlPortal nor PLANET NMSViewerPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ControlPortal or PLANET NMSViewerPro?
ControlPortal ships an update every 10 months, and PLANET NMSViewerPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, ControlPortal was updated on August 16, 2026 and PLANET NMSViewerPro on September 20, 2026.

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