Comparison

NDI Scanner vs NDI Switcher

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

Head to head
About

NDI Scanner

This app scans your local network for NDI Protocol IP Video Sources, displaying their hostname, name, IP address, and port. It offers real-time updates and filtering by source name. You can also open selected sources in Sienna NDI Monitor for iOS.

Highlights
  • Discover NDI Protocol IP Video Sources
  • Display hostname, source name, IP, and port
  • Filter sources by name
  • Real-time live view of source availability
  • Option to open sources in Sienna NDI Monitor
Features
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NDI Scanner searches your local area network for NDI Protocol IP Video Sources and displays hostname, NDI source name, IP address and port for each source. You can also filter the list to look for sources by name. The list is constantly updating so provides a real time live view of NDI Source availability. Selecting a source also offers the option to open that source in Sienna NDI Monitor for iOS (if installed).

About

NDI Switcher

Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 6 NDI feeds
  • Preview individual camera feeds
  • Select one source for output
  • Rebroadcast selected feed via NDI
  • Record individual or all feeds
  • Export recordings for editing
  • Set transition times between feeds
Features
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Switch between your NDI video sources! Focus allows you to connect and select multiple camera feeds, and other NDI video feeds on your local network. Preview your camera feeds, and select one source to output from your device. Connect to OBS over local network. Features include: * Up to 6 simultaneous feed connections (device/network dependent). * Rebroadcast your selected feed to other devices, via NDI. * Share your selected feed full-screen to any connected display, via AppleTV or via HDMI adaptor. * Select feed quality of each individual feed. * Record individual feeds or all at once. * Export recordings from the app to edit in other applications. * Set transition times between feeds. Focus is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand, by David Wood. David loves making real-time video tools, that anyone can use. --- Please note: Video feed quality dependent on your receiving device, any NDI cameras or other devices sending NDI video feeds, and the quality of your network. It is recommended to use a wired ethernet connection with your device, and a 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) ethernet switch or dedicated wifi router with good range/signal strength. -- Focus is © David Wood NDI and the NDI SDK, is © NDI Inc EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NDI Scanner2 screens
NDI Switcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Scanner at 67% against NDI Switcher's 0%. NDI Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NDI Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NDI Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of NDI Switcher's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NDI Scanner versus NDI Switcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI ScannerNDI Switcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertDavid Wood

Customer experience

NDI Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

NDI Switcher

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NDI Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NDI Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NDI Scanner free?
NDI Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Switcher free?
NDI Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Scanner or NDI Switcher?
NDI Scanner is rated higher. NDI Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NDI Switcher averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NDI Scanner or NDI Switcher have ads?
Neither NDI Scanner nor NDI Switcher shows ads.

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