# NDI Audio vs BEAM

The clearest difference is price: BEAM at Free against NDI Audio's $4.99. BEAM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). NDI Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

BEAM is free to download; NDI Audio costs $4.99 up front. BEAM sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NDI Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

BEAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NDI Audio | BEAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-audio/id1463274908/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mark Gilbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/593898292) | [Mass Luminosity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275905433) |

## What reviewers say

### NDI Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-audio/id1463274908)

Monitor low-latency NDI format IP audio streams directly on your iOS device. Discover NDI sources on your local network or add custom IP addresses for broader access. Requires a stable Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Monitor NDI IP audio streams, Discover local NDI sources, Add custom NDI access IPs, Low latency monitoring, Supports iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BEAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225)

This app offers an interactive live streaming experience where viewers can actively influence content. Streamers gain access to production tools, including multistreaming capabilities. It fosters community engagement and provides a user-friendly interface for diverse content.

**Highlights:** Viewer control for interactive content, Multistreaming to over 30 platforms, High-quality live viewing, Production tools for streamers, User-friendly interface, Community engagement features

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BEAM Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 Embers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Embers - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Embers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Embers | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Embers | $99.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Embers | $179.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 Embers | $449.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NDI Audio free?

NDI Audio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BEAM free?

BEAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NDI Audio or BEAM?

BEAM is rated higher. NDI Audio averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BEAM averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do NDI Audio or BEAM have ads?

Neither NDI Audio nor BEAM shows ads.

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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.*