NCSS vs Enkore Admin
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.
Enkore Admin
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· Cloud Available - A collection of managed services that makes it simple to set up, operate in the cloud · Secure & Convenient - High-security authentication with128-bit AES encryption. · Weather Resistant - All Enkore smart hardware is certified weather resistant for exterior use. · Flexible Control - Programmable time control. Grant or limit access by user, location, or time. · Tamper Proof - Get real-time alerts when lock is tampered with. Audit access times, locations, and credentials. · System Features - Retains log of all lock activations with date and time stamps for audit. - Restrict or grant access by days, times, users, and groups. - Audio and software key cover tamper alert. - Programmable via Wi-Fi using MIFARE DESFire card and manageable on the MF-Admin server. - Receive alert e-mails of specific events. - Allow unrestricted access with Passage Mode. - Temporarily disable all access with Privacy Mode. - Visual and auditory low battery alert.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NCSS at monthly against Enkore Admin'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, Enkore Admin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCSS | Enkore Admin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Century Submetering Systems | Pamex Inc. |
In-app purchases
NCSS
No in-app purchases
Enkore Admin
No in-app purchases









