# V vs NDI Player

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | V | NDI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-1hd-remote/id1075756407/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-1hd-remote/id1075756407)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Using Apple Pencil or Finger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Playback | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |
| List Playback | $14.99 | one-time |


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