Comparison

NCSS vs Enkore Admin

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

Enkore Admin

Features
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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.

Screenshots

NCSS4 screens
Enkore Admin4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCSS ships an update monthly, Enkore Admin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NCSS versus Enkore Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCSSEnkore Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Century Submetering SystemsPamex Inc.

In-app purchases

None

NCSS

No in-app purchases

None

Enkore Admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NCSS free?
NCSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enkore Admin free?
Enkore Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NCSS or Enkore Admin have ads?
Neither NCSS nor Enkore Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCSS or Enkore Admin?
NCSS ships an update monthly, and Enkore Admin every 2 months. Most recently, NCSS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Enkore Admin on October 31, 2026.

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