NSCaster Control vs NDI Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NSCaster Control
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1. Support Ipad running ios 8.0 and above systems; 2. Support NSCaster devices to find and connect. 3. Support NSCaster apparatus main pre-set monitoring, automatic switching, automatic switching time is set, transition effects' selection. 4. Support NSCaster device PTZ control. 5. Support NSCaster equipment DDR playback controls. 6. Support NSCaster scene operation control device. 7. Support NSCaster mixing control device.
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 in-app purchases: NSCaster Control at none against NDI Player's 4. NSCaster Control also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 49 months). On price, ads 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. NSCaster Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
NSCaster Control ships an update every 49 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NSCaster Control | NDI Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nanjing Nagasoft Co., Ltd | TopDirector Corporation |
In-app purchases
NSCaster Control
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
Questions
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