# FreeControl vs NexHT Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NexHT Cam at 31% against FreeControl's 13%. NexHT Cam also leads on iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeControl sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $21.49 per year and NexHT Cam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeControl | NexHT Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexht-cam/id1422981317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **198** |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 385 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RISCO Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/459033514) | [Puwell Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615335572) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecontrol/id647710280)

Remotely monitor and control your security system from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Receive intruder alarms with event images for visual verification, view live streaming video from IP cameras, and arm/disarm your system on demand.

**Highlights:** Remote arm/disarm, Intruder alarm notifications, Event image verification, Live IP camera streaming, On-demand video viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus 1 | $21.49 | per year |
| Plus 1 Connect | $39.99 | per year |
| Plus 2 | $42.99 | per year |
| Plus 1 Audio Connect | $48.90 | per year |
| Plus 3 | $64.99 | per year |
| Plus 6 | $85.99 | per year |
| Plus 10 | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus 10+ | $234.99 | per year |


### NexHT Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexht-cam/id1422981317)

Monitor your home or business with real-time and historical video feeds. This app offers secure, encrypted streaming with features like two-way audio and motion alerts. Easily add cameras and manage recordings from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time and historical video viewing, Encrypted video transmission, Two-way audio communication, Motion alarm notifications, TF card storage and cycle recording, One-click camera configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7D/1M/Event cloud storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15D/1M/Event cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Event cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7D/6M/Event cloud storage | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7D/12M/Event cloud storage | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15D/12M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/CONTcloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/Event cloud storage | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7D/12M/CONT cloud storage | $69.99 | one-time |
| 15D/12M/CONT cloud storage | $99.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/CONT cloud storage | $159.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeControl free?

FreeControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NexHT Cam free?

NexHT Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FreeControl or NexHT Cam have ads?

Neither FreeControl nor NexHT Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FreeControl or NexHT Cam?

FreeControl ships an update every 3 months, and NexHT Cam every 3 months. Most recently, FreeControl was updated on October 19, 2026 and NexHT Cam on October 15, 2026.

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