# iViewer DVR vs NX

The clearest difference is rating: NX at 4.1 against iViewer DVR's 1.0. NX also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). iViewer DVR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

NX holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NX has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iViewer DVR ships an update every 2 months, NX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iViewer DVR | NX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iviewer-dvr/id634815183/reviews) | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aquila DVR](https://appshunter.io/developer/471295643) | [Philip Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117331144) |

## What reviewers say

### iViewer DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iviewer-dvr/id634815183)

This application allows users to remotely view and control H.264 digital video recorders. It offers features like live multi-channel viewing, PTZ control, audio playback, and event notifications. Users can also perform remote playback and take snapshots.

**Highlights:** Address Book, PTZ Control, Multi Channel H.264 Viewer, Audio Playback & Talk, Remote Playback, Event Notification, Video Zoom & Snapshot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488)

Easily discover, view, and record IP cameras on your local network or remotely. Manually add cameras that aren't discoverable. Provides a straightforward interface for camera management.

**Highlights:** Discover IP cameras, View live camera feeds, Record camera footage, Manually add cameras, Local network support, WAN connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iViewer DVR free?

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

### Is NX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iViewer DVR or NX?

NX is rated higher. iViewer DVR averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NX averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do iViewer DVR or NX have ads?

Neither iViewer DVR nor NX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iViewer DVR or NX?

iViewer DVR ships an update every 2 months, and NX every 10 days. Most recently, iViewer DVR was updated on October 12, 2026 and NX on October 29, 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.*