Comparison

NSCaster Control vs NDI Switcher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NSCaster Control

Features
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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.

About

NDI Switcher

Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 6 NDI feeds
  • Preview individual camera feeds
  • Select one source for output
  • Rebroadcast selected feed via NDI
  • Record individual or all feeds
  • Export recordings for editing
  • Set transition times between feeds
Features
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Switch between your NDI video sources! Focus allows you to connect and select multiple camera feeds, and other NDI video feeds on your local network. Preview your camera feeds, and select one source to output from your device. Connect to OBS over local network. Features include: * Up to 6 simultaneous feed connections (device/network dependent). * Rebroadcast your selected feed to other devices, via NDI. * Share your selected feed full-screen to any connected display, via AppleTV or via HDMI adaptor. * Select feed quality of each individual feed. * Record individual feeds or all at once. * Export recordings from the app to edit in other applications. * Set transition times between feeds. Focus is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand, by David Wood. David loves making real-time video tools, that anyone can use. --- Please note: Video feed quality dependent on your receiving device, any NDI cameras or other devices sending NDI video feeds, and the quality of your network. It is recommended to use a wired ethernet connection with your device, and a 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) ethernet switch or dedicated wifi router with good range/signal strength. -- Focus is © David Wood NDI and the NDI SDK, is © NDI Inc EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NDI Switcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NSCaster Control at none against NDI Switcher's 3. NSCaster Control also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). NDI Switcher's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NDI Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NSCaster Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSCaster Control ships an update every 49 months, NDI Switcher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NSCaster Control versus NDI Switcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSCaster ControlNDI Switcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 49 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNanjing Nagasoft Co., LtdDavid Wood

In-app purchases

None

NSCaster Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NDI Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NSCaster Control free?
NSCaster Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Switcher free?
NDI Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NSCaster Control or NDI Switcher have ads?
Neither NSCaster Control nor NDI Switcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSCaster Control or NDI Switcher?
NSCaster Control ships an update every 49 months, and NDI Switcher every 3 months. Most recently, NSCaster Control was updated on October 11, 2026 and NDI Switcher on October 3, 2026.

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