# Ai SmartCam vs NDI Multiview

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Multiview at 46% against Ai SmartCam's 0%. NDI Multiview also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Ai SmartCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 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. Ai SmartCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

NDI Multiview holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 128 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ai SmartCam's written reviews are positive against 46% of NDI Multiview's.

Ai SmartCam ships an update every 3 months, NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ai SmartCam | NDI Multiview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-smartcam/id1398190708/reviews) | **[4.0 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% 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 | 34 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHIPIN LUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/858394805) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Ai SmartCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-smartcam/id1398190708)

This wireless surveillance camera system offers robust anti-interference and extended transmission range. It supports multiple cameras and allows for scheduled recording with motion detection capabilities.

**Highlights:** FHSS wireless technology, Connect up to 4 cameras, Record video to 4 separate files, Motion detection, Schedule recording

**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 |

**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 Ai SmartCam free?

Ai SmartCam 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, Ai SmartCam or NDI Multiview?

NDI Multiview is rated higher. Ai SmartCam averages 1.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 128 ratings.

### Do Ai SmartCam or NDI Multiview have ads?

Neither Ai SmartCam nor NDI Multiview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ai SmartCam or NDI Multiview?

Ai SmartCam ships an update every 3 months, and NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ai SmartCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and NDI Multiview on October 30, 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.*