NDICam vs Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NDICam
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.
- 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
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* Special Offer Price * NDICam is the original NDI iOS camera built by the world's leading NDI broadcast infrastructure developers - Sienna. Mature and feature rich, uniquely with both Full NDI and NDI HX3 modes. The NDI (Network Device Interface) protocol connects to professional vision mixers and other devices, and delivers a high quality, low latency connection. NDICam is compatible with All TriCasters, VMix, Wirecast and hundreds of other professional IP video systems, software and hardware, which support NDI. - Simple to use - nothing to configure on your iOS device - Switch between front and rear cameras during broadcast - Auto Focus, AF Lock and Tap to Focus - Auto Exposure, AE Lock and Tap to Expose - Illumination light on/off - Audio Mute Control - Manual Naming of NDI Stream source - 4 quality / performance levels to suit your device and network, plus NDI HX Option - Pinch to zoom (where zoom is supported) - Auto-lens mode for multi-lens cameras - On screen live / preview tally plus optional use of camera flash as talent tally (with red gel cover). - Option to prevent iOS device sleep - Select 25FPS or 29.97FPS standard rate. - Choice of Full NDI or NDI HX3 compression modes (HX2 at 2 to 20 mBit, plus HX3 Ultra) - Rotation support for Portrait or Landscape Video Modes. Front and Rear cameras can be selected at the touch of a button and NDICam features a 4 position quality vs frame rate slider to deliver optimum video suited to the quality of your wifi connection and your iPhone's processing performance. Depending on your iOS device, compression mode selected and Wifi network performance NDICam supports up to 1080 full HD resolution. Control of flashlight, touch to focus, focus lock, pinch to zoom and audio enable are also included. You can even use the phone's torch as a Tally Light, by covering it with a red gel. Note: Depending on the performance of your iOS device and your WIFI network, you may not see full frame rates when operating at maximum 1080 resolution with a full HD camera. Using HX3 mode will help if the bottleneck is your WIFI network. Note: NDI is a high bandwidth protocol designed for local area Gigabit networks. In order to see good results you will need a fast, uncontested wifi connection. If you see slow frame rates, try improving the wifi environment, with a better router, less interference, directional antenna or maybe switch to 5GHz if you are on 2.4GHz. . NB HX3 Ultra will use around 50mBits of bandwidth, so it's lower than full NDI, but still quite high. Use one of the lower bandwidth HX3 modes if your network connection is struggling. NDICam is also compatible with wired ethernet connections to iOS devices which can help deliver smooth video compared to a poor quality Wifi network. Good results have been seen with lightning to ethernet adaptors. You can specify an NDI discovery server in the application settings. Note that you will need to restart the app for any changes to take effect. Specifying a discovery server will disable the standard mDNS (Bonjour) advertisement for the NDI Cam source, so your iOS device must be able to reach the discovery server one the network. If you experience problems - delete the Discovery Server entry and restart the app. NB: NDI HX3 Ultra mode requires a recent NDI compatible receiver.
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional camera for presentations, tutorials, and gaming. This app enables real-time streaming to NDI or RTSP-enabled devices with high-quality, low-latency video. Its user-friendly interface and customizable settings make it accessible for all users.
- Seamless camera casting via NDI/RTSP
- High-quality, low-latency streaming
- User-friendly interface
- Customizable resolution and frame rate
- Wide compatibility with NDI/RTSP receivers
- Privacy and security features
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Bring your presentations, tutorials, gaming sessions, and more to life with Stream Studio NDI Camera! Our app allows you to effortlessly cast your iPhone or iPad screen using the powerful and versatile NDI (Network Device Interface) protocol, as well as the widely supported RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol). Whether you’re a content creator, educator, or professional, Stream Studio NDI Camera is the perfect tool to share your camera in real-time with any NDI or RTSP-enabled device. Features: • Seamless Camera Casting: Easily broadcast your iPhone or iPad camera to any NDI or RTSP-compatible device on the same network. • High-Quality Streaming: Experience low-latency and high-definition streaming, ensuring your content is delivered with clarity and precision. • User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design makes camera casting accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. • Customizable Settings: Adjust resolution, frame rate, and more to match your specific needs and preferences. • Wide Compatibility: Works with popular NDI and RTSP receivers, including software and hardware solutions for professional environments. • Privacy and Security: Stream with confidence knowing your data is secure and only shared with your chosen receivers. How It Works: 1. Download and Install: Get Stream Studio NDI Camera from the App Store and install it on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Connect to Wi-Fi: Ensure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your NDI or RTSP receiver. 3. Launch the App: Open Stream Studio NDI Camera and start your camera casting session with a single tap. 4. Select Your Receiver: Choose your target NDI or RTSP device from the list and start streaming your camera feed in real-time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera at Free against NDICam's $9.99. Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). NDICam's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (37% vs 0%). On ads 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
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera is free to download; NDICam costs $9.99 up front. Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NDICam asks for nothing beyond the download.
NDICam holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of NDICam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera's.
NDICam ships an update every 4 months, Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDICam | Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #166 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Gilbert | Ludovic Bouguerra |
Customer experience
NDICam
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Bugs and requests
NDICam
Reported bugs
37 issues- Lens switching not working
- Cannot rotate for widescreen
- UI obstructed on iPhone
- Controls bunched at top
- Icons disappear off screen
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- Scaling issues on iPhone 13 Pro Max
- NDI HX3 slider is ambiguous
- App turns off by itself
- No audio
- App freezes and is unusable
- Catastrophic frame drops after a few minutes
- NDI HX performance not as good as NewTek app
- Audio interfaces don't work with the app
- OBS desktop app crashes when adding NDI source
- App crashes
- App quits unexpectedly
- Stream is choppy
- Application would quit at various times
- Not compatible with Newtek NDI Video monitor app
- App freezes, pauses
- Black screen
- No image
- Unstable
- App doesn't work
- Laggy video
- Poor quality image
- Terrible lagging issue
- Choppy on dedicated 5G WiFi
- Frame timing getting jumbled
- Speed mode is super grainy
- Mid quality is grainy/low res
- Quality is extremely choppy with frame jitter
- If phone put into standby, need to restart app
- App doesn't work with PC
- Cannot find NDI source with XSplit
- High quality looks like 15fps
- App crashes OBS
Requested features
24 requests- Ability to name NDI stream
- Ability to lock landscape mode
- Control zoom with Bluetooth gimbal
- Better documentation
- Screenshots for documentation
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- Clarification on NDI vs NDI HX3 slider
- More image controls
- Select from all lenses
- Simultaneously stream all camera angles
- Add 30fps to settings
- Add 50/60 FPS support
- Switch to prevent automatic vertical mode switching
- Resolution indicator
- Ability to select lens
- 4K option
- 60fps option
- Ability to select tele lens
- Simultaneously stream 2 camera angles
- Disable autofocus
- Turn iPhone light on/off
- Turn off sending audio
- Select focus and exposure
- Zoom functionality
- More stable application
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NDICam
No in-app purchases
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
- Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$59.99
Questions
Is NDICam free?
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