Ctrl for iPad vs LayerMapper NDI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ctrl for iPad
Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices. Trigger commands using various protocols like MIDI, OSC, and HTTP. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.
- All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces
- Trigger multiple commands via MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, UDP
- Mix and match control protocols
- Share workspaces across devices with file sharing and AirDrop
- Customizable control palettes and interface design
- Support for various control elements like buttons, sliders, and crossfaders
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- All in One Build, Edit and Run. All from one interface With Ctrl there's no need to ever leave the app. Create workspaces quickly, make changes in realtime and be ready to run your workspace all with a tap of a few buttons. - Mix and Match Trigger multiple commands using multiple protocols Build advanced interfaces with the flexible rules and command system. Trigger remote devices using MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP and UDP or mix them to control multiple device types. Playback audio locally and video over HDMI and AirPlay. - Share Work between device multiple devices with ease Why limit yourself to one device? Easily import and export workspaces and share between devices with file sharing and AirDrop support. - Customise Make Ctrl your own with custom control palettes Design colour palettes for your workspaces that match specifications Use the in-app palette builder or access pre-built styles online Set custom images or logos to suit your interface Set custom background images to make a completely unique interface design Controls - Buttons that allow control with single or multiple touches - Sliders that allow control with a variable value output - Steppers that allow variable control with set intervals - Crossfaders that allow control with a variable value output - Rotaries that allow control of rotation or parametric values - Descriptors that allow for information to be added your workspace - Custom built modules that control third party hardware & software - And more Control Protocols - MIDI / Musical Instrument Digital Interface - OSC / Open Sound Control - HTTP / HTTP/1.1 Methods, Headers, Body - TCP / Transmission Control Protocol - UDP / User Datagram Protocol - Audio Playback - Video Playback - sACN / Lighting Control [BETA] API Methods - MIDI - OSC - HTTP This app is provided by default to download at no cost. This trial version is designed for users to test the basic functions of the application, production use is not supported. Outputting from Ctrl for iPad will be disabled after 5 minutes of use without a Lite, Core or Pro license. If you are looking at Ctrl for iPad for a project or installation and want to try the full features of the app, contact our team through our website.
LayerMapper NDI
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LayerMapper NDI is the free companion app designed to supercharge your 3D mapping workflow. Whether you’re previewing content, collaborating remotely, or driving live events, LayerMapper NDI lets you both broadcast your device’s screen and monitor any NDI-enabled video source on your local network. Key Features Screen Broadcasting over NDI Send your iPhone or iPad screen as an NDI source in real time. Perfect for sharing mapping previews, control interfaces, slideshows, or any on-screen content directly into your LayerMapper 3D mapping sessions or your favorite live-production tools. NDI Signal Monitoring Discover and monitor all NDI sources on your network—cameras, switchers, other devices running NDI software—so you can keep track of every feed in one place. Pause, scale, and inspect any incoming NDI stream to ensure optimal framing and quality. Low-Latency, High Quality Built on the official NewTek NDI® SDK, LayerMapper NDI delivers smooth, high-fidelity video at ultralow latency. Your mapping visuals, live-event graphics, or remote demos arrive virtually instantaneously wherever NDI is supported. Seamless LayerMapper Integration Pair LayerMapper NDI with LayerMapper’s powerful 3D projection-mapping tools for a unified workflow. Push your mapping content from mobile to desktop without extra hardware, then fine-tune alignment and effects live. Intuitive Interface A clean, lightweight design lets you start broadcasting or monitoring with a single tap. Auto-discovers NDI sources on your Wi-Fi network, shows clear thumbnails of all feeds, and provides simple controls for each stream. Completely Free LayerMapper NDI is available at no cost. Use it to showcase your LayerMapper 3D mapping projects, collaborate with remote team members, or integrate mobile screens into any NDI-based production—all without subscription fees. Why LayerMapper NDI? LayerMapper NDI was built as a promotional companion to the award-winning LayerMapper 3D mapping software (learn more at layermapper.com). By extending NDI streaming capabilities to your iOS device, you can: Speed up collaboration: Send mapping previews live to any NDI-aware production system or to remote partners for instant feedback. Expand your toolkit: Broadcast your control panels, value gauges, or other on-screen overlays as part of a multi-camera NDI setup. Stay agile: Quickly switch between mapping content and external NDI sources without leaving your mobile device—ideal for live events, festivals, trade shows, and remote installations. Getting Started Install LayerMapper NDI on your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your NDI-enabled desktop or other devices. Launch the app to automatically discover available NDI sources, or start broadcasting your screen with a single tap. In LayerMapper desktop or any NDI-aware software, simply select your mobile device as a source to pull in your live stream.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayerMapper NDI at none against Ctrl for iPad's 6. LayerMapper NDI also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. LayerMapper NDI asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ctrl for iPad | LayerMapper NDI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ON LX Limited | Denis Grzechnik |
In-app purchases
Ctrl for iPad
- Lite$14.99
- Lite to Core Upgrade$37.99
- Core to Pro Upgrade$44.99
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- Core$59.99
- Lite to Pro Upgrade$84.99
- Pro$99.99
LayerMapper NDI
No in-app purchases
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