Comparison

D4500 vs NDI HX Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

D4500

This app allows users to send messages to Wi-Fi enabled visual display units within their local network. It offers a simple interface for sending pages and configuring display settings without requiring additional computer software. Advanced users can access TCP socket data for custom programming.

Highlights
  • Send pages to Wi-Fi visual displays
  • Configure LED display settings
  • No computer software installation required
  • In-network messaging
  • TCP socket data access for advanced users
Features
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Microframe Wi-Fi Visual Paging App - Send in-network pages to Microframe's "Wi-Fi Visual Displays". How It Works: Microframe's Wifi Paging App connects to all Wi-Fi alpha Displays that are on your network. You will not have to install any software on any computers to operate these displays. From this app or web browser, you will be able to send pages/messages to LED displays. We have also built in the LED displays configuration codes, so you will be able to change the settings of your LED displays with the click of a button. For advanced users who want to write programs to hit these Displays, standard TCP socket connections data is available, call 800-635-3811 for more details.

About

NDI HX Camera

Transform your smartphone into an HD IP camera for professional video production. Stream high-quality video in real-time to OBS, NDI systems, and other compatible software. Ideal for content creators, journalists, and live event broadcasters seeking a portable and integrated solution.

Highlights
  • Real-time NDI streaming
  • HD IP camera functionality
  • OBS and NDI compatibility
  • High-definition video capture
  • User-friendly interface
  • Efficient local network use
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful broadcasting tool with our innovative app, designed to seamlessly integrate your mobile device into any professional video production setup. Ideal for journalists, content creators, and live event broadcasters, our app turns your smartphone into an HD IP camera, delivering high-quality video streams directly to OBS, NDI systems, and other NDI-compatible software or hardware. Key Features: Real-Time NDI Streaming: Convert your phone’s camera into a high-quality NDI camera, enabling real-time video streaming over local networks with minimal latency. Versatile Compatibility: Whether you're using OBS Camera for live streaming, incorporating footage into Larix Broadcaster setups, or managing streams with IP Cam Controller, our app ensures compatibility and ease of integration. Advanced Capture Technologies: Experience professional-grade capture NDI with features tailored for both NDI camera systems and standard IP webcam functionalities. High Definition Streaming: Supports HD-IPCam standards and Webcams HD to deliver crystal-clear video content, ensuring your streams look professional on all broadcasting platforms. Efficient Local Network Use: Optimized for IPCam Lite environments and designed to work flawlessly in limited bandwidth scenarios, providing a robust solution for IP camera streaming. User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup and an intuitive user interface allow you to start streaming instantly, turning your device into an IP webcam or a comprehensive IP cam controller with just a few taps. This app is perfect for users looking to extend the capabilities of their mobile devices, offering a portable, high-quality video solution that integrates smoothly with existing broadcasting technologies. Whether it's streaming a live concert, reporting from the field, or creating content from your home studio, our app ensures your video captures are seamless and professional. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

D45004 screens
NDI HX Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NDI HX Camera at 4.4 against D4500's 2.3. NDI HX Camera also leads on ratings volume (529 vs 9) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). D4500's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NDI HX Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. D4500 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI HX Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI HX Camera has 529 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of D4500's written reviews are positive against 11% of NDI HX Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D4500 ships an update weekly, NDI HX Camera every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
D4500 versus NDI HX Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD4500NDI HX Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings)4.4 (529 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews10.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9529 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicroframe Corp新雨 李

Customer experience

D4500

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

NDI HX Camera

All ratings507 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative84.8%

Bugs and requests

D4500

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NDI HX Camera

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App times out or freezes after 5-20 minutes of use
  • Black screen or no video output despite connection
  • Settings gear icon doesn't respond to taps
  • App crashes and locks up device requiring restart
  • Audio not working on iPhone 15 Pro
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  • NDI signal not detected by receiving software
  • Incompatibility with iPad display scaling
  • App frozen on startup with no button response
  • Video stream stalls periodically

Requested features

8 requests
  • FPS and codec customization options
  • Resolution and quality control settings
  • Audio transmission support
  • Remote zoom control via device remote
  • Screen mirroring capability (not just camera)
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  • iPad full-screen support
  • Lower resolution options below 1080p30
  • Better documentation of paid vs free features

In-app purchases

None

D4500

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI HX Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.993 Months
  • Unlimited access$14.996 Months
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  • Unlimited access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is D4500 free?
D4500 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI HX Camera free?
NDI HX Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, D4500 or NDI HX Camera?
NDI HX Camera is rated higher. D4500 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NDI HX Camera averages 4.4 from 529 ratings.
Do D4500 or NDI HX Camera have ads?
Neither D4500 nor NDI HX Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D4500 or NDI HX Camera?
D4500 ships an update weekly, and NDI HX Camera every 5 months. Most recently, D4500 was updated on October 24, 2026 and NDI HX Camera on October 24, 2026.

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