# SlingStudio Console vs TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlingStudio Console at none against TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s 6. SlingStudio Console also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 12) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SlingStudio Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

SlingStudio Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlingStudio Console has 1.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of SlingStudio Console's written reviews are positive against 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlingStudio Console | TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingstudio-console/id1079346580/reviews)** | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topdirectorcamndisrt-camera/id1581278019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sling Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309280608) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topdirectorcamndisrt-camera/id1581278019)

This app functions as a wireless camera input for another application, allowing users to switch between live camera feeds and local media. It offers instant playback control, speed modification, and supports various resolutions and frame rates for professional video production.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera input, Switch between camera and local movie, Instant playback and speed control, Chroma Key for virtual studio, Teleprompter functionality, NDI compatibility, Support for multiple resolutions and frame rates

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Teleprompter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Screen Mirroring/AirPlay | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Playback and Slow Motion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Key | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlingStudio Console free?

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

### Is TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) free?

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SlingStudio Console or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)?

SlingStudio Console is rated higher. SlingStudio Console averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do SlingStudio Console or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) have ads?

Neither SlingStudio Console nor TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlingStudio Console or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)?

SlingStudio Console ships an update every 2 months, and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. Most recently, SlingStudio Console was updated on October 17, 2026 and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) 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.*