# DU Recorder vs NDI Screen Capture

The clearest difference is rating: DU Recorder at 4.4 against NDI Screen Capture's 3.0. DU Recorder also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). NDI Screen Capture's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DU Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DU Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DU Recorder has 56K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 27% and 27% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DU Recorder | NDI Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/du-recorder-screen-recorder/id1295647284/reviews)** | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435277197) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### DU Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/du-recorder-screen-recorder/id1295647284)

Easily record your mobile screen and livestream to popular platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Enhance your recordings with powerful editing tools, including trimming, music, text, and filters. Create engaging content with this versatile screen recording and editing solution.

**Highlights:** Livestream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, High-quality screen recording, Audio recording support, Powerful video editing suite, Trim, merge, and add music to videos, Facecam for reaction videos

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DU Recorder Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| DU Recorder Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| DU Recorder Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| DU Recorder Premium | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| DU Recorder Premium | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| DU Recorder Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great screen recorder
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for YouTubers and streamers
- 🎨 Good editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted features without subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Audio recording issues
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly
- App freezes during use
- Sync issues between video and audio
- Livestreams cut off after a few minutes

**Requested features**

- Add pause/resume recording feature
- Improve live streaming capabilities
- Introduce one-time purchase option
- Add more editing tools and effects
- Improve video and audio quality


### NDI Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473)

Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen capture, NDI output streaming, NDI HX H.264/HEVC support, Lock screen rotation, Audio and mic input, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove One Minute Limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Partial Screen Capture | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DU Recorder free?

DU Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NDI Screen Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DU Recorder or NDI Screen Capture?

DU Recorder is rated higher. DU Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while NDI Screen Capture averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do DU Recorder or NDI Screen Capture have ads?

DU Recorder shows ads; NDI Screen Capture does not.

### Which is updated more often, DU Recorder or NDI Screen Capture?

DU Recorder ships an update monthly, and NDI Screen Capture monthly. Most recently, DU Recorder was updated on October 21, 2026 and NDI Screen Capture on October 14, 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.*