# SlingStudio Console vs NDI Player

The clearest difference is rating: SlingStudio Console at 4.7 against NDI Player's 3.8. SlingStudio Console also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (58% vs 25%). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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. SlingStudio Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

SlingStudio Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlingStudio Console has 1.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of SlingStudio Console's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

SlingStudio Console ships an update every 2 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlingStudio Console | NDI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingstudio-console/id1079346580/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 309 MB | 33 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


### 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 SlingStudio Console free?

SlingStudio Console 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, SlingStudio Console or NDI Player?

SlingStudio Console is rated higher. SlingStudio Console averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do SlingStudio Console or NDI Player have ads?

Neither SlingStudio Console nor NDI Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlingStudio Console or NDI Player?

SlingStudio Console ships an update every 2 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, SlingStudio Console was updated on October 9, 2026 and NDI Player 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.*