VILTROX Lens vs NextCode Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VILTROX Lens
This utility app connects to Viltrox lenses via Bluetooth, enabling remote control for focusing, including a one-touch infinity focus for astrophotography. It displays real-time focal length and aperture information and supports online firmware updates for improved performance. Users can also customize screen display styles.
- Bluetooth lens connection
- Remote focus control
- One-touch infinity focus
- Real-time focal length and aperture display
- Online lens firmware updates
- Customizable screen display styles
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主要功能： 1. 通过蓝牙连接唯卓仕镜头，进行控制。 2. 控制唯卓仕镜头进行对焦操作，并支持一键自动到达无限远。拍摄星空，一键可得。 3. 控制唯卓仕镜头获取实时的焦距光圈信息，掌握实时参数。 4. 在线热更新唯卓仕镜头，保持最新版本获得更优秀的对焦性能。 5. 设置不同风格的屏幕显示，更具有独特性。
NextCode Authenticator
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NextCode Authenticator helps you sign in faster by showing the code you need now and the code coming next. Add two-factor authentication codes, keep them organized, and copy the right code with one tap. Built for standard time-based one-time passwords, NextCode Authenticator works with services that support TOTP QR codes. Scan a QR code, import from screenshots or image files, use supported migration QR exports, or enter account details manually. Your secrets stay on this iPhone. NextCode Authenticator does not require an account, does not use cloud sync, and does not send your vault to a remote server. Image imports are scanned on device, and encrypted backups are saved as local files you control. Features: - Current and next 2FA code display - TOTP verification codes for supported accounts - QR code scanning - Screenshot and image file import - Migration QR import for supported authenticator exports - Tap to copy current or next code - Search, favorites, and groups - Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock when available - Local encrypted backup and restore - QR export for one-time migration Free supports up to 5 codes. Premium unlocks unlimited codes with a one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VILTROX Lens at none against NextCode Authenticator's 1. VILTROX Lens also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NextCode Authenticator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VILTROX Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.
VILTROX Lens ships an update monthly, NextCode Authenticator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VILTROX Lens | NextCode Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳市雷影光电科技有限公司 | Zhe Wu |
Bugs and requests
VILTROX Lens
Reported bugs
11 issues- 🐛 Cannot create account
- 🐛 Verification codes not received
- 🐛 App hangs/freezes on login/register screen
- 🐛 Firmware update fails (stuck at 0%)
- 🐛 Cannot connect to lens via Bluetooth
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- 🐛 App cannot find lens
- 🐛 Email verification link not working
- 🐛 Login screen leads to black screen
- 🐛 App not working on iOS 26
- 🐛 Lenses bricked after app issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with USB-C lenses
Requested features
9 requests- Allow firmware download and manual transfer
- Improve server compatibility
- Offer descriptions in more languages
- Provide English language option
- Enable account creation on website to work with app
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- Fix app to work on iOS 26
- Allow manual firmware installation
- Improve app design and ease of use
- Make app fully bilingual
NextCode Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VILTROX Lens
No in-app purchases
NextCode Authenticator
- NextCode Premium$9.99
Questions
Is VILTROX Lens free?
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