NCSS vs TESCO Test Board
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.
TESCO Test Board
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T3 Turbo Tester – professional mobile application for testing and verification of single-phase and three-phase electricity meters using the original T3 Turbo Tester hardware. Key features: - WiFi connecion to the T3 testboard - Testing of electronic meters (active/reactive energy, different accuracy classes) - Multiple testing modes, single-step, sequences. - Sequence customization - Storing test results to T3 testboard internal database - Built-in meter database - Test report generation (PDF and CSV) Designed for energy suppliers, meter testing laboratories and certified installers. Works exclusively with original T3 Turbo Tester hardware. - has demonstration mode to use without real hardware, user: demo1, board IP: 192.168.0.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NCSS at monthly against TESCO Test Board's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update monthly, TESCO Test Board every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCSS | TESCO Test Board |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Century Submetering Systems | TESCO-The Eastern Specialty Company |
In-app purchases
NCSS
No in-app purchases
TESCO Test Board
No in-app purchases
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