NDI Scanner vs NDI Switcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | NDI Scanner | NDI Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Gilbert | David Wood |
Customer experience
NDI Scanner
NDI Switcher
In-app purchases
NDI Scanner
No in-app purchases
NDI Switcher
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99









