Comparison

NCSS vs Teltonika RMS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time network status
  • Equipment information viewing
  • Device location tracking
  • Barcode scanning for devices
  • Test connection functionality
  • View device details
Features
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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.

About

Teltonika RMS

Access and manage industrial devices remotely. This system saves time and expenses for technical staff by offering real-time monitoring and instant issue resolution in emergencies.

Highlights
  • Remote device access
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Instant issue resolution
  • Time and expense savings
  • Secure connectivity
Features
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Teltonika products provide robust, reliable and secure Internet connectivity to miscellaneous Industrial applications. Teltonika RMS has a unique feature that allows our customers to access devices connected to our products. This saves time and expenses of the technical staff by providing Remote Management and monitoring option. In addition in case of an emergency situation, engineers have a possibility to address the issue instantaneously.

Screenshots

NCSS4 screens
Teltonika RMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Teltonika RMS at 4.5 against NCSS's 4.0. Teltonika RMS also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). NCSS's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). 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

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

Teltonika RMS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCSS has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NCSS's written reviews are positive against 63% of Teltonika RMS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCSS ships an update monthly, Teltonika RMS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NCSS versus Teltonika RMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCSSTeltonika RMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Century Submetering SystemsTeltonika Networks

Customer experience

NCSS

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Teltonika RMS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

NCSS

No in-app purchases

None

Teltonika RMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NCSS free?
NCSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teltonika RMS free?
Teltonika RMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NCSS or Teltonika RMS?
Teltonika RMS is rated higher. NCSS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Teltonika RMS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do NCSS or Teltonika RMS have ads?
Neither NCSS nor Teltonika RMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCSS or Teltonika RMS?
NCSS ships an update monthly, and Teltonika RMS fortnightly. Most recently, NCSS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Teltonika RMS on November 2, 2026.

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