Best Elgato Capture alternatives: apps like Elgato Capture

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Elgato Capture is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Elgato Capture

UVC Capture - HDMI Monitor#1

UVC Capture - HDMI Monitor by Kenneth Kao

Display & Record USB Video
3.9(15 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPad into a high-quality monitor for HDMI capture cards or UVC-compatible devices. Record footage, capture photos, and utilize advanced features like Picture-in-Picture and Reference Mode for precise color accuracy. Works with any iPad featuring a USB-C port.

CamX - USB Camera#2

CamX - USB Camera by Touchbits Inc.

UVC Camera Capture
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.4(296 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPad into a portable monitor or capture device. Streamline content creation and gaming with high-quality recording and customizable settings. Ideal for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

Capturino#3

Capturino by Dillon Hoa

A Monitor with Pro Tools
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.5(25 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows photographers and videographers to view a UVC video feed on their iPad, offering professional-grade monitoring and creative tools. Enhance your footage with advanced controls, histogram analysis, and vectorscope for precise adjustments and capture stunning images or high-quality videos.

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USB Camera to NDI
USB Camera to NDI
USB Camera to NDI
UVC(USB-C)Monitor, NDI Sending
Free

This app allows you to monitor and convert UVC cameras to NDI streams in real-time. It supports various NDI formats, offers simultaneous recording to Photos, and can extend camera capabilities using HDMI adapters.

Monitor UVC cameras for freeSwitch between multiple UVC camerasReal-time NDI conversion
📷 Photo & Video
(102)
free with in-app purchases
5
Vxio
Vxio
Vxio
NDI Monitor
Free

Stream content from NDI devices directly to your iOS device. This application acts as a monitor for NDI sources, allowing you to view content from devices like HDMI encoders on your iPhone or iPad.

NDI source monitorStream NDI content to iOSView HDMI encoder streams
📷 Photo & Video
(104)
free
6
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)
ATEM Switcher Remote Control
Free

Control Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers from your iPhone or iPad. Manage switcher settings, audio, media, and create custom layouts. Automate transitions and control keyers with ease.

Switcher controlMacro organizationAudio mixing
📷 Photo & Video
(131)
free with in-app purchases
7
Accsoon SEE
Accsoon SEE
Accsoon SEE
by Chengdu Accsoon Technology Co., Ltd
Free

Transform your phone into a professional video monitor, recorder, and live streamer. This app offers advanced monitoring tools, direct streaming to popular platforms, and HD video recording for easy sharing and editing.

Professional video monitoring toolsLive streaming to platformsHD video recording
📷 Photo & Video
(49)
free with in-app purchases
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NDI Monitor Pro
NDI Monitor Pro
NDI Monitor Pro
Monitor, Record, Scopes, PTZ
Free

This app allows users to monitor and record video streams from various NDI sources. It offers professional tools like vectorscopes and histograms, along with PTZ camera control and real-time audio monitoring. Record in H.264 or HEVC formats for flexible post-production.

Full NDI, NDI|HX H.264/HEVC monitoringPTZ camera remote controlProfessional video scopes (vectorscope, histogram, parade, waveform)
📷 Photo & Video
(149)
free
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NDI Player
NDI Player
NDI Player
With Screen Mirroring & Markup
Free

This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.

NDI source creationCustomized playlistScreen mirroring/AirPlay output
📷 Photo & Video
(18)
free