# Ultra Stream vs NDI Multiview

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Multiview at 4.0 against Ultra Stream's 2.5. NDI Multiview also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (127 vs 10). Ultra Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ultra Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

NDI Multiview holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 127 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Ultra Stream's written reviews are positive against 44% of NDI Multiview's.

Ultra Stream ships an update every 2 months, NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultra Stream | NDI Multiview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-stream/id1271246879/reviews) | **[4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107481620) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultra Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-stream/id1271246879)

Control and configure your Ultra Stream devices. Preview input signals, record video to your phone or USB, and manage live streaming settings. The app also supports safe firmware updates for your devices.

**Highlights:** Configure device network via Bluetooth, Discover devices via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Preview device input signal, Record video to mobile or USB, Live stream control, Set volume and video format, Safe firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NDI Multiview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542)

Monitor multiple NDI video sources simultaneously with advanced tools like vector scopes and histograms. Control PTZ cameras remotely and record up to nine inputs in H.264 or HEVC. Features include zoom, audio meters, and automatic NDI source discovery.

**Highlights:** Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view, PTZ remote control, Vector scope, histogram, parade, waveform, Simultaneous NDI recording, Double-tap zoom, Automatic NDI source discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Video Scopes | $9.99 | one-time |
| PTZ Camera Control | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watermark and Full Screen Zoom | $14.99 | one-time |
| Enable Record/Snapshot | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultra Stream free?

Ultra Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NDI Multiview free?

NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultra Stream or NDI Multiview?

NDI Multiview is rated higher. Ultra Stream averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 127 ratings.

### Do Ultra Stream or NDI Multiview have ads?

Neither Ultra Stream nor NDI Multiview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultra Stream or NDI Multiview?

Ultra Stream ships an update every 2 months, and NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultra Stream was updated on June 1, 2026 and NDI Multiview on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*