Comparison

V vs NDI Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

V

Control your Roland V-1HD video switcher remotely. Adjust video and audio switching, effects, volume, and save presets without touching the unit.

Highlights
  • Remote video and audio switching
  • Effect assignment and adjustment
  • Volume level control
  • Save and recall preset memories
  • Output video adjustment
  • System settings management
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V-1HD Remote is an application for remotely controlling the Roland V-1HD video switcher. Instead of making settings on the unit or taking up the preview monitor, you can control the following functions in real-time with the V-1HD Remote. •switching video and audio •specifying the effect assigned to each video bus •changing volume levels •adjusting the degree of effects applied •saving and recalling eight preset memories •adjusting the output video •making system settings etc. Notes: *The V-1HD you are connecting to must be running at the latest version (Ver.2.00 or later). *The combination of Remote App Ver.1.0.0 and V-1HD Ver.2.00 or the combination of Remote App Ver.2.0.0 and V-1 HD Ver.1.0x may cause unexpected operation. *To connect an iPad to the V-1HD, you need to prepare a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (no need for iPad Pro with USB-C) and a USB cable. *For the settings on the V-1HD itself, please refer to the V-1HD User's Manual.

About

NDI Player

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.

Highlights
  • NDI source creation
  • Customized playlist
  • Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
  • Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
  • Multi-NDI source support
  • Real-time audio VU meter
Features
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against NDI Player's 25%. V also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of V's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 56 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
V versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVNDI Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better3.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

V

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NDI Player

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Player

One-time4
  • Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
  • Movie Playback$9.99
  • HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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  • List Playback$14.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, V or NDI Player?
V is rated higher. V averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do V or NDI Player have ads?
Neither V nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or NDI Player?
V ships an update every 56 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, V was updated on September 21, 2026 and NDI Player on August 17, 2026.

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