Comparison

ViewSonic Projector vs Epson Projector Config Tool

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

Head to head
About

ViewSonic Projector

This app provides comprehensive knowledge for selecting and installing projectors. It offers practical guidance for various settings, helping users determine optimal placement based on room dimensions and desired screen size. Interactive simulations allow for real-time adjustments.

Highlights
  • Projector selection guidance
  • Installation know-how
  • Placement distance calculation
  • Screen size and aspect ratio input
  • Interactive distance adjustment
  • Simulation scenarios
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ViewSonic Projector summarizes the projector’s basic and advanced know-how to end users, installers, or distributors. It contains a bunch of practical information for choosing appropriate projectors in different scenarios. No matter small meeting room, middle classroom, or big hall, ViewSonic Projector tells you how far the projector should be placed according to the room ceiling height, projector’s screen size, aspect ratio, etc. Just input several figures, the result will be displayed in the simulation scenarios with measurement. You can use finger to adjust the distance instantly.

About

Epson Projector Config Tool

Configure and manage projector settings wirelessly using NFC technology. Read operational data and error logs even when devices are powered off. Streamline installation of multiple projectors with batch configuration and CSV export.

Highlights
  • NFC read/write for projector settings
  • Password-protected NFC writing
  • Batch configuration for multiple projectors
  • CSV export/import for settings
  • Read operation time and error logs
  • Projector management features
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Epson Projector Config Tool is an app that allows you to change projector settings and check status using NFC wireless communications technology. By simply holding an NFC-compatible iPhone over the NFC mark on the projector, you can change the projectorʼs settings even when the projector is off. This allows you to make the network and projection settings for multiple projectors efficiently before installation. For the workflow and details on how to use the app, see “Epson Projector Kitting Site”. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [Main Features] 1) Read/write function via NFC tag You can read or write projector setting information simply by holding the iPhone® running this app over the NFC tag. NFC writing can be secured by setting password so that only the device administrator can change the settings. 2) Change settings in a batch using CSV files, even for large-scale kitting operations You can edit a CSV file downloaded from "Epson Projector Kitting Site" to create settings for up to 1,000 projectors per file. You can change the settings simply by holding your iPhone over the NFC tags on each projector. By preparing the CSV file in advance, you can significantly reduce the effort required for on-site setup. 3) Check the projector's status (Wireless Monitor feature) By selecting a projector registered in advance using an NFC tag, you can easily check its operating status even outdoors without a network connection or when the projector's control panel is difficult to see. You can also preview the projected image on your iPhone, even when no image is being projected. This feature is supported only on specific models. Check the website below for the supported projectors. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/supplement/JA/wireless_monitor_support.html [Projectors that support the app] Epson projectors that support the NFC function For details, see "Epson Projector Kitting Site". https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Connect to the projector by using the Wireless Monitor function. The screenshot is an example and may differ from actual specifications.

Screenshots

ViewSonic Projector4 screens
Epson Projector Config Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Epson Projector Config Tool at 3.0 against ViewSonic Projector's 2.7. ViewSonic Projector's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epson Projector Config Tool holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViewSonic Projector has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViewSonic Projector ships an update every 3 months, Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ViewSonic Projector versus Epson Projector Config Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewSonic ProjectorEpson Projector Config Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (12 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViewSonic International Corp.Seiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

ViewSonic Projector

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Epson Projector Config Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

ViewSonic Projector

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Projector Config Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViewSonic Projector free?
ViewSonic Projector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Projector Config Tool free?
Epson Projector Config Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ViewSonic Projector or Epson Projector Config Tool?
Epson Projector Config Tool is rated higher. ViewSonic Projector averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Epson Projector Config Tool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ViewSonic Projector or Epson Projector Config Tool have ads?
Neither ViewSonic Projector nor Epson Projector Config Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViewSonic Projector or Epson Projector Config Tool?
ViewSonic Projector ships an update every 3 months, and Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. Most recently, ViewSonic Projector was updated on July 4, 2026 and Epson Projector Config Tool on September 1, 2026.

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