SlingStudio Capture vs NDI Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SlingStudio Capture
Transform your iPhone or iPod into a wireless camera for professional multi-camera video productions. Stream high-quality video up to 1080p to your SlingStudio device, offering flexibility for various live events and content creation needs.
- Wireless camera input
- 1080p video streaming
- Front and rear camera support
- Flash control
- Auto/manual brightness and focus
- Zoom controls
- Manual locks for focus, brightness, zoom
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WHEN ONE CAMERA ANGLE ISN’T ENOUGH, SLINGSTUDIO CAN DELIVER 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? CAPTURE APP: The SlingStudio Capture app allows you to use your iPhone or iPod as a wireless camera for your SlingStudio production. *SlingStudio hardware and a supported iPad with the SlingStudio Console app required.* **For the best performance and to use the newest features, please make sure you download the latest versions of both the Console and Capture apps for all devices you’re using with SlingStudio.** The Capture app wirelessly sends up to 1080p video from your iPhone or iPod’s camera to SlingStudio and supports: • The native flash on your iPhone or iPod • The front and rear cameras • Auto/manual brightness and focus controls • Zoom controls • Manual locks for brightness, focus and zoom COMPATIBLE DEVICES: - iPhone X - iPhone 8/8+ - iPhone 7/7+ - iPhone 6/6+/6S/6S+ - iPhone 5SE - iPod touch 6th Gen
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.
- NDI source creation
- Customized playlist
- Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
- Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
- Multi-NDI source support
- Real-time audio VU meter
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SlingStudio Capture at 4.8 against NDI Player's 3.8. SlingStudio Capture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 18). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). 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
Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SlingStudio Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.
SlingStudio Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlingStudio Capture has 6.2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of SlingStudio Capture's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.
SlingStudio Capture ships an update every 8 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SlingStudio Capture | NDI Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.2K ratings) — better | 3.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sling Media | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
SlingStudio Capture
NDI Player
Bugs and requests
SlingStudio Capture
Reported bugs
3 issues- Capture app not working on iPhone 13 Pro and newer
- Camlink charging issues due to software limitations
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14.2 and newer
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for iPhone 11 Pro's wide and zoom lenses
- Improve camera controls (exposure, white balance, etc.)
- Integrate with advanced camera apps like FiLMiC Pro
- Add multi-camera support and graphics capabilities
- Provide updates and bug fixes regularly
NDI Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SlingStudio Capture
No in-app purchases
NDI Player
- Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
- Movie Playback$9.99
- HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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- List Playback$14.99
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