SlingStudio Console vs Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SlingStudio Console
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.
- 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
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WHEN ONE CAMERA ANGLE ISN’T ENOUGH, SLINGSTUDIO DELIVERS MULTI-CAMERA MAGIC IN MINUTES for a variety of video applications – sports, schools, houses of worship, distance learning, corporate events, weddings, video blogging, broadcast TV, etc. There are all kinds of possibilities. What will you discover? When used with SlingStudio hardware, the SlingStudio Console app puts the power of multi-camera right in your hands, allowing you to easily manage your entire wireless SlingStudio production with a supported iPad. *SlingStudio hardware required.* *NOTE: SlingStudio is designed for use only in the United States and Canada; performance is not guaranteed in other countries.* The wireless, battery-powered SlingStudio makes it easy to connect cameras and smartphones to live-broadcast your professional multi-camera productions to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Twitter/Periscope, Livestream, Ustream, Restream.io and other RTMP destinations: • Connect up to 10 video sources and, with no cables or external power source, you can be on location anywhere – at the beach, on the slopes, in the football stadium – anywhere you can carry a backpack. • Your video sources can be your iPhone, iPod, smartphones or super-expensive professional-grade camera. You can even use your laptop. • All video is in gorgeous 1080p HD resolution. • With zero wires to wrangle and camera distances of up to 300 feet, your setup and teardown is a breeze. • Switch camera angles as you please, add text and graphic overlays, compose picture-in-picture, and mix in external audio from a microphone. • Hands-free operation when auto-switching using custom time intervals or voice-activated switching. • Choose from a variety of transitions like cut, dissolve, wipe, fade to/from black with programmable durations • Import, insert, adjust and overlay your own JPG and PNG graphics and motion graphics – including logos, watermarks, lower-third titles, profile pics, ads and background images – on your live program feed. • Use prerecorded video as a source for pre-roll, post-roll, ads, bumpers, etc. by importing MP4 and MOV files from supported SD cards and USB drives. • Instant replay of program video up to one minute in length at normal or slower speeds. • Review multi-camera video footage from last ten minutes for coaching and referee scenarios. • Create custom scoreboard overlays using your own graphics and team logos. • Create highlight clips by tagging special moments on the fly. • Get up to 7 recordings with each production, including individual feeds, the program recording, a quad view and line-in audio. • Take the live-switched program output from the HDMI out port of SlingStudio to connect to displays or other devices, such as encoders, expanding your workflow. • Save your project settings as default for next production • Use for videoconferencing in a special low-delay mode. • Enhance the live viewing experience with a no-latency HDMI passthrough mode that syncs your video with the house audio. • Easily import and automatically time-sync your footage in Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Apple Final Cut Pro X, saving hours of post-production time. By importing native camera recordings, you can substitute for any of the SlingStudio recordings and create a new program recording in 4K, in higher bit rates, or with higher quality video codecs using the SlingStudio Extension for Adobe Premiere Pro CC. All edits, effects and transitions are automatically preserved in the higher-quality program recording. COMPATIBLE DEVICES: - iPad Mini 4 and newer - iPad Air 2 and newer - iPad Pro models - iPad (released 2017) and newer REQUIRED SLINGSTUDIO DEVICES: - SlingStudio
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 review sentiment: SlingStudio Console at 58% against Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera's 0%. SlingStudio Console also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SlingStudio Console asks for nothing beyond the download.
SlingStudio Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlingStudio Console has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera's.
SlingStudio Console ships an update every 2 months, Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SlingStudio Console | Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 309 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sling Media | Ludovic Bouguerra |
Customer experience
SlingStudio Console
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Bugs and requests
SlingStudio Console
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Add more camera inputs
- Improve graphics and lower-third capabilities
- Implement motion graphics and video overlays
- Expand device compatibility beyond Apple products
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SlingStudio Console
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
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