# MicroCapture vs USB Camera to NDI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroCapture at none against USB Camera to NDI's 4. MicroCapture also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). USB Camera to NDI's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (102 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MicroCapture asks for nothing beyond the download.

USB Camera to NDI holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 102 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MicroCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, USB Camera to NDI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MicroCapture | USB Camera to NDI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microcapture/id1054889773/reviews) | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [灿 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054889772) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### MicroCapture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microcapture/id1054889773)

Stream live Full HD video from your camera to your iOS device wirelessly. Capture photos and videos with adjustable resolutions including 1080P, 720P, and VGA. Connect via Wi-Fi to your digital microscope for seamless viewing.

**Highlights:** Full HD live video streaming, Wi-Fi connectivity, Photo and video capture, Resolution switching (1080P, 720P, VGA), Connects to Wi-Fi Digital Microscopes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USB Camera to NDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895)

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.

**Highlights:** Monitor UVC cameras for free, Switch between multiple UVC cameras, Real-time NDI conversion, Supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC, Record to Photos simultaneously, NDI tally status indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable NDI Sending | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Recording and Snapshot | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MicroCapture free?

MicroCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USB Camera to NDI free?

USB Camera to NDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MicroCapture or USB Camera to NDI?

USB Camera to NDI is rated higher. MicroCapture averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while USB Camera to NDI averages 3.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do MicroCapture or USB Camera to NDI have ads?

Neither MicroCapture nor USB Camera to NDI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MicroCapture or USB Camera to NDI?

MicroCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, and USB Camera to NDI every 5 weeks. Most recently, MicroCapture was updated on October 2, 2026 and USB Camera to NDI on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*