Comparison

NexShield vs Maple View

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

Head to head
About

NexShield

Features
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The Unified IOS App for managing NexShield Servers

About

Maple View

Features
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Maple View is a private, local-network viewer for Luma and other compatible NVR-recorded camera systems. Connect directly to your NVR over your home or business network — no cloud account, no remote service, and no video leaving your premises. Built for owners who want a fast, focused viewer without the overhead of a cloud-tethered app, Maple View talks straight to the NVR you already own. LIVE • Single-camera live view with full-screen playback • Multi-camera grids: 1- and 4-up are free; 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-up unlock with a one-time Pro purchase • High-quality mode for 4K H.265 streams on supported channels RECORDED PLAYBACK • Per-camera recorded segments with a scrub timeline • Variable playback speed: 1Ɨ, 2Ɨ, 4Ɨ, 8Ɨ • Pause, seek, and skip-back controls • Resume playback after the app returns to the foreground DESIGNED FOR LOCAL USE • Connects to your NVR directly over the LAN • No cloud relay, no telemetry, no account sign-up • Your camera feeds and recordings never leave your network MAPLE VIEW PRO (one-time in-app purchase) • Unlocks 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-camera grid layouts • One-time purchase, restores on any device signed in to the same Apple ID WORKS WITH Maple View has been tested with the Luma x20 series (LUM-220-NVR) and is designed around its protocol. It should also work with other NVRs built on the same underlying platform, but compatibility is not guaranteed. REQUIREMENTS • An NVR reachable on the same local network as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • An iOS / iPadOS / macOS device meeting the listed minimums PRIVACY Maple View does not collect, transmit, or store any video, account credentials, or usage data on remote servers. NVR credentials are stored locally on your device. See the Privacy Policy for details. OPEN SOURCE The full source code for Maple View is published on GitHub at https://github.com/luminationlabs/mapleview. You're welcome to audit exactly how the app handles your NVR credentials and video, or build your own copy from source. —— Maple View is an independent app from Lumination Labs. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Snap One, Luma Surveillance, TVT Digital, or any other NVR manufacturer. "Luma," "Snap One," and other product names referenced are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility.

Screenshots

NexShield4 screens
Maple View2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NexShield at none against Maple View's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Maple View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NexShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
NexShield versus Maple View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexShieldMaple View
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmojoLumination Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

NexShield

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Maple View

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is NexShield free?
NexShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maple View free?
Maple View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NexShield or Maple View have ads?
Neither NexShield nor Maple View shows ads.

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