NCSS vs HQx Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HQx Live
This application allows users to connect to RIDGID® SeeSnake CSx™ series monitors, transforming a mobile device into a second screen. Instantly share inspection results, live stream footage, and manage job media on the go. It also enables remote monitor control and over-the-air updates.
- Connect to CSx devices
- Live stream inspection footage
- Capture and share media
- Manage jobs and media
- Remote monitor control
- Over-the-air updates
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HQx Live connects to RIDGID® SeeSnake CSx™ series monitors, including the CSx Via. You can use your mobile device as a second screen and instantly share inspection results with your customers. Features - Connect to nearby CSx devices without leaving the app - Live stream inspection footage - Capture and share media over email, text, and supported Cloud services - Manage your jobs and inspection media on the go - Remotely control the monitor - Keep your monitor up to date with wireless over-the-air updating - Includes support for SeeSnake camera reels with TruSense™ technology - Works with SeeSnake CS65x, CS65XR, CS12x, CS6x Versa, CS6x, and CS6xPak monitors as well as the CSx Via
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NCSS at 4.0 against HQx Live's 2.9. NCSS also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). HQx Live's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
NCSS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NCSS's written reviews are positive against 22% of HQx Live's.
NCSS ships an update monthly, HQx Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCSS | HQx Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | 2.9 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Century Submetering Systems | SEESCAN, INC |
Customer experience
NCSS
HQx Live
In-app purchases
NCSS
No in-app purchases
HQx Live
No in-app purchases
