# Illuminati Meter vs NDI Multiview

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Multiview at 4.0 against Illuminati Meter's 3.4. NDI Multiview also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (128 vs 15). Illuminati Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NDI Multiview holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 128 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Illuminati Meter's written reviews are positive against 46% of NDI Multiview's.

Illuminati Meter ships an update every 3 months, NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illuminati Meter | NDI Multiview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminati-meter/id1320784194/reviews) | **[4.0 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **45.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 29 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datacolor Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432310628) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Illuminati Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminati-meter/id1320784194)

This app connects to a wireless light and color meter via Bluetooth, displaying exposure, color temperature, and other light data on your smartphone. It helps photographers and videographers set accurate exposure and white balance for various camera types and lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity to IM100 meter, Displays exposure and color temperature, Supports still and video camera settings, Color filter libraries for gel selection, Strobe lighting metering, Monitors multiple light sources, Reports illuminance and chromaticity

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

**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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for viewing NDI sources
- 🚀 Low latency NDI monitoring
- 👍 Useful for content creation
- 👍 Good for multiple NDI sources
- 👍 Works well for recording/fullscreen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Crippling watermark on free version
- 💰 Unusable without expensive purchases
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 PTZ control is uncontrollable
- 🐛 Audio not in sync

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark remains after purchase
- App crashes constantly
- PTZ control is uncontrollable
- Purchased PTZ won't restore
- App opens and crashes after purchase

**Requested features**

- Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
- Adjust pricing for bundled features
- Apple TV version planned?


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illuminati Meter free?

Illuminati Meter 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, Illuminati Meter or NDI Multiview?

NDI Multiview is rated higher. Illuminati Meter averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 128 ratings.

### Do Illuminati Meter or NDI Multiview have ads?

Neither Illuminati Meter nor NDI Multiview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Illuminati Meter or NDI Multiview?

Illuminati Meter ships an update every 3 months, and NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. Most recently, Illuminati Meter was updated on October 14, 2026 and NDI Multiview on October 22, 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.*