VisualSupport vs NCSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisualSupport
This app allows customers to stream live HD video of their issues to support representatives. It helps eliminate the need for lengthy explanations and improves problem resolution. Support can be accessed from any location with an internet connection.
- Real-time HD video streaming
- Screen capture for analysis
- On-screen drawing for clear communication
- Easy 6-digit connection code
- Remote support from any location
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Rsupport’s ‘VisualSupport – RemoteCall’ solution utilizes the customer’s mobile device camera to stream HD video of the issue(s) they’re experiencing in real-time. By using Rsupport’s ‘VisualSupport – RemoteCall’ solution, support representatives are able to see exactly what the customer is experiencing and eliminate the need for customers to narrate their issues. Additionally, customers are able to stream and receive support from virtually any location through a Wi-Fi, 3G, or LTE connection. •Improve First Call Resolution •Reduce Time to Resolution •Increase Overall Satisfaction [Key Features] 1.Real-time Video Streaming - Support representatives are able to see exactly the issues the customer is experiencing through a real-time video stream. 2.Screen Capture - Analyze issues more effectively by taking a screenshot of what the customer is streaming. 3.On-screen Drawing - Mark important areas for the customer to see to communicate certain points more clearly. 4.Easy to Connect - All the customer needs to do to get connected is input the 6-digit connection code provided by the support representative. [Receiving Video Support - Customers] 1.Download, install, and then launch the VisualSupport application. 2.Enter the 6-digit connection code provided by the support representative, then click ‘OK’. 3.Engage in real-time video support. 4.Close the application once video support session has ended.
NCSS
This mobile application aids in property setup by providing real-time network status, equipment details, and device locations. Users can quickly scan device barcodes to add meter information or test connections to view device details instantly.
- Real-time network status
- Equipment information viewing
- Device location tracking
- Barcode scanning for devices
- Test connection functionality
- View device details
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The Next Century mobile app is used to assist with in-the-field property setup. Quickly view real-time network status, equipment information, and device locations. Easily scan any Next Century device barcode to add meter information, or use the test connection button on a Next Century Transceiver or Repeater and immediately view the device's details on your phone.
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Verdict
VisualSupport and NCSS both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VisualSupport's written reviews are positive against 50% of NCSS's. NCSS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for VisualSupport against 4.0 for NCSS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of VisualSupport's written reviews are positive against 50% of NCSS's.
VisualSupport ships an update every 3 months, NCSS monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisualSupport | NCSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) | 4.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rsupport | Next Century Submetering Systems |
Customer experience
VisualSupport
NCSS
In-app purchases
VisualSupport
No in-app purchases
NCSS
No in-app purchases








