NCSS vs Latch Manager
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.
Latch Manager
Manage your Latch building devices effortlessly. Install new hardware and update existing ones directly from your iPhone or iPad. Access support and login information through provided channels.
- Install new Latch devices
- Update existing Latch devices
- Manage Latch building
- Mobile device management
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
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The smartest and simplest way to manage your Latch building. Install new Latch devices and update existing ones, all from your iPhone. For more information see support.latch.com Login using your Latch Manager login. Contact support@latch.com for your login information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NCSS at 50% against Latch Manager's 17%. NCSS also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Latch Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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
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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NCSS's written reviews are positive against 17% of Latch Manager's.
NCSS ships an update monthly, Latch Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCSS | Latch Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | 3.6 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Century Submetering Systems | Latchable, Inc. |
Customer experience
NCSS
Latch Manager
In-app purchases
NCSS
No in-app purchases
Latch Manager
No in-app purchases
