NetSupport Manager Control vs iThesis NexGen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetSupport Manager Control
Access and manage remote computers from your iOS device. View, chat, and control PCs with full remote capabilities, including hardware inventory and secure encryption. Ideal for IT professionals needing on-the-go support.
- Remote control (view, share, control)
- Text chat and messaging
- Thumbnail view of connected clients
- Hardware inventory reports
- PIN Connect for instant user location
- Secure encryption options
- Multi-monitor support
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The NetSupport Manager Control for iOS provides mobile remote control for existing NetSupport Manager remote control users remotely from any iPad, iPhone or iPod. The mobile Control allows a user to quickly search and connect to both local computers by either IP address or PC name, or to browse, connect and view remote computers utilizing the free NetSupport Manager Internet Gateway component. The NetSupport Manager Control provides full remote control, chat and message capabilities of any remote PC running an existing NetSupport Manager Client (version 11.04 or later). KEY FEATURES: Browse your local network or an established NetSupport Internet Gateway to find remote NetSupport Manager Clients. PIN Connect feature allows a technician to instantly locate a user anywhere across the enterprise simply by both parties entering a unique PIN code. Thumbnail view of each connected Client device. See a list of previously connected Clients for instant ongoing connectivity. ‘Recently Connected’ list provides quick access to the most recently viewed Clients. Remote Control – Watch (view only), Share (both parties can view and interact) or Control (remote screen and keyboard are locked) any NetSupport Manager-enabled remote PC. View the remote PC using pinch, pan and zoom to highlight key screen information. Toggle between ‘touch’ and ‘cursor/mouse pointer’ mode if more accuracy is required when controlling a remote Client machine. Adjust color depth during remote control sessions from full color, to 256, 16 or just 2 colors when reading remote documents. Conduct a text chat session with the remote user. Send a message to the remote user with an optional time-out facility. Ideal for alerting your users of impending server or email maintenance. Generate a full hardware inventory report for a remote device on demand. Includes powerful compression to minimize data usage. Use 64, 128 or 256-bit encryption for each session. Multi-monitor support. Utilize unique security keys to ensure your copy of NetSupport Manager is only accessible to your users. One-click send Ctrl+Alt+Delete for remote login or PC management. GETTING STARTED 1) Install this free NetSupport Manager Control app on your Apple iOS device. 2) If you are new to NetSupport Manager, you will need to download and install the NetSupport Manager Client software on each of the computers that you want to remote control. Visit the NetSupport Manager website for download instructions. 3) Wirelessly connect your device to the same network as the client computers (or for anywhere access, install the free NetSupport Gateway, designed to support this scenario. Refer to the NetSupport Manager website for help configuring the Gateway). 4) From the NetSupport Manager Control browse and find your Clients. 5) Select a Client and choose to View, Chat or send a Message.
iThesis NexGen
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iThesis NexGen is your ultimate AI-powered assistant, designed to streamline your document management and enhance your daily productivity. Whether you’re working on a thesis, managing reports, or simply seeking advice, iThesis NexGen covers you. - AI Chat with Rover: Engage with Rover, your AI, for insightful discussions on work-related topics and everyday life. Rover is here to guide you through challenges, offer advice, and help you navigate any situation. - My Form Feature: Effortlessly create professional documents by integrating Rover’s intelligent responses into customizable forms. Export your work as Word or PDF files with just a few taps. - Document Upload & Plagiarism Detection: Upload your documents directly to the app and ensure originality with our advanced plagiarism detection tool, safeguarding your academic and professional integrity. - LMS (iThesis) Integration: Link your iThesis account to manage thesis revisions and utilize our plagiarism detection feature, all within the iThesis NexGen app. - Tax Invoice Requests: Manage your expenses with ease by requesting tax invoices directly through the app, supporting both iThesis NexGen and iThesis-related transactions. iThesis NexGen is more than just an app—it’s your go-to solution for smarter document management and personalized AI consultations. Whether you need help with your thesis, work projects, or daily decision-making, iThesis NexGen is here to elevate your experience. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited chat messages with Rover, with monthly access. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. iThesis NexGen terms of service: https://www.ithesis.co/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://www.ithesis.co/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetSupport Manager Control at none against iThesis NexGen's 1. iThesis NexGen's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. iThesis NexGen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. NetSupport Manager Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
NetSupport Manager Control ships an update every 2 months, iThesis NexGen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetSupport Manager Control | iThesis NexGen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NetSupport Ltd | Facgure Company Limited |
In-app purchases
NetSupport Manager Control
No in-app purchases
iThesis NexGen
- Monthly Rover Access$6.991 Month
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