# NDICam vs SlingStudio Console

The clearest difference is price: SlingStudio Console at Free against NDICam's $9.99. SlingStudio Console also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 14). NDICam's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SlingStudio Console is free to download; NDICam costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SlingStudio Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlingStudio Console has 1.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of NDICam's written reviews are positive against 59% of SlingStudio Console's.

NDICam ships an update every 4 months, SlingStudio Console every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NDICam | SlingStudio Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndicam/id1074065391/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingstudio-console/id1079346580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Gilbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/593898292) | [Sling Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309280608) |

## What reviewers say

### NDICam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndicam/id1074065391)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your iOS device into a professional NDI camera for live broadcasting. Stream high-quality, low-latency video to professional vision mixers and IP video systems. Offers flexible control over camera settings and stream quality.

**Highlights:** Full NDI and NDI HX3 modes, High-quality, low-latency NDI streaming, Switch between front and rear cameras, Auto/Manual focus and exposure controls, Adjustable quality/performance levels, On-screen tally and flash talent tally, Portrait/Landscape rotation support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Low latency streaming
- 👍 Works with vmix
- 👍 Works with OBS
- 👍 Works with iPad
- 👍 Works with iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lens switching issues
- 🐛 Rotation issues
- 🐛 UI obstructed on iPhone
- 🐛 Controls bunched at top
- 🐛 Ambiguous NDI settings

**Reported bugs**

- Lens switching not working
- Cannot rotate for widescreen
- UI obstructed on iPhone
- Controls bunched at top
- Icons disappear off screen

**Requested features**

- Ability to name NDI stream
- Ability to lock landscape mode
- Control zoom with Bluetooth gimbal
- Better documentation
- Screenshots for documentation


### SlingStudio Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingstudio-console/id1079346580)

This app enables multi-camera live video production using a supported iPad and wireless hardware. Easily switch between up to 10 video sources, add graphics, and stream to various platforms in 1080p HD.

**Highlights:** Multi-camera switching, Wireless video source connection, Live streaming to multiple platforms, Add text and graphic overlays, Picture-in-picture composition, Instant replay, Record multiple feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent multi-camera live streaming
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Compact and portable setup
- 👍 Great for church/funeral live streams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnects
- 🐛 Unreliable camera/video connections
- 🐛 Streaming issues to Facebook and YouTube
- 🐛 Buggy picture-in-picture and split-screen functions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during live streams
- Inability to connect to Facebook or YouTube
- Camera links frequently drop or show poor signal
- Picture-in-picture function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more camera inputs
- Improve graphics and lower-third capabilities
- Implement motion graphics and video overlays
- Expand device compatibility beyond Apple products


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NDICam free?

NDICam costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SlingStudio Console free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NDICam or SlingStudio Console?

SlingStudio Console is rated higher. NDICam averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SlingStudio Console averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do NDICam or SlingStudio Console have ads?

Neither NDICam nor SlingStudio Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NDICam or SlingStudio Console?

NDICam ships an update every 4 months, and SlingStudio Console every 2 months. Most recently, NDICam was updated on October 15, 2026 and SlingStudio Console on October 14, 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.*