Comparison

4XCamera Maker vs TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

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

Head to head
About

4XCamera Maker

Create professional multi-angle music videos and edits directly from your iOS devices. Wirelessly connect up to three additional devices to capture dynamic shots in a single take. Easily edit transitions, split-screens, and audio levels for polished social media content.

Highlights
  • Shoot multi-angle videos in one take
  • Wirelessly connect up to three iOS devices
  • Onboard video editing with transitions and split-screen
  • Adjust audio levels per video
  • Auto Edit feature for quick creation
  • Project management and organization
Features
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4XCamera Maker lets you shoot, edit, and publish engaging music videos without a computer or expensive camera equipment. Wirelessly connect up to three iOS devices and shoot impressive multi-angle videos in just one take. Easy-to-apply edits let you combine videos to make something new. Create transitions or split-screen effects, or switch from a wide shot of your band to close-ups of each member. After editing, the video is stored on your device to share with band members or post to social media. • Easy-to-use iOS app for creating and editing professional-looking multi-angle videos • Wirelessly connect and control up to three additional iOS devices to record multi-angle videos in one take • Edit video directly from your device's screen with transitions, split-screen, fade in/out, and trimming • Choose your aspect ratio from 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 • Adjust audio levels for each video • Easily create finished videos with the Auto Edit feature • Audio and video import makes it easy to create minus-one performances • Manage your projects directly from the app • Full editing functionality available via small in-app purchase or by connecting to Roland GO:MIXER or GO:MIXER PRO/PRO-X *When you use with GO:MIXER PRO series, please connect it before launching the app. *Activate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Airdrop on each iPhone or iPad. ■Shoot multi-angle videos in one take. Capture up to four different camera angles simultaneously by connecting your iPhone or iPad and up to three additional iOS devices. Combine wide shots of the entire band with close-up shots of each member for impressive, dynamic results. And since all cameras are controlled by your iOS device, you can shoot a multi-angle video in one take, all by yourself. ■Get creative with onboard video editing. Each additional camera video is uploaded to your mobile device with one tap. Edit anywhere, anytime, directly from your iOS device screen with simple-to-use creative tools, including split-screen layouts, transitions, fades, and trimming. Edited videos are saved instantly to your device, so you can easily share them or post to social media. ■Edit multiple projects directly from the app. You can edit several videos or review them later with ten individual editing states available. You can also name each video when saving it, helping you stay organized when working on multiple projects. ■Upgrade to higher-quality video productions with Roland's GO:MIXER Series. The full editing power of 4XCamera Maker is available via a small in-app purchase or by connecting the app to Roland's GO:MIXER or GO:MIXER PRO/PRO-X, which also improves the sound quality of your productions. ■Supports Roland Cloud membership. Get 4XCamera Maker Feature Unlock with new Roland Cloud Membership options, now available in-app. All memberships come with 4XCamera Maker Feature Unlock for as little as $2.99 USD per month. * Roland Cloud membership might not be available depending on your country or region.

About

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

This app functions as a wireless camera input for another application, allowing users to switch between live camera feeds and local media. It offers instant playback control, speed modification, and supports various resolutions and frame rates for professional video production.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera input
  • Switch between camera and local movie
  • Instant playback and speed control
  • Chroma Key for virtual studio
  • Teleprompter functionality
  • NDI compatibility
  • Support for multiple resolutions and frame rates
Features
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- Used in conjunction with TopDirector App (Download separately) as a wireless camera input - Switch between camera and local movie - Instantly playback the recording camera content or original local movie, instantly change the playback speed, instantly modify - playback in point and out point, best for real-time slow-motion playback of live sports games - Compatible both with NDI, NDI|HX H.264, NDI|HX HEVC, can be used with any other standard NDI products - 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution. 24, 25, 30, 50, 60fps support - Purchase the Chroma Key option to build an instant virtual studio - Support the TALLY feature to mark the current PGM camera - Seamlessly embed valuable Teleprompter feature - Support local records for backup simultaneously

Screenshots

4XCamera Maker4 screens
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) at 4.5 against 4XCamera Maker's 3.6. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 4XCamera Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. 4XCamera Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of 4XCamera Maker's written reviews are positive against 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4XCamera Maker ships an update every 4 months, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
4XCamera Maker versus TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4XCamera MakerTopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (27 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

4XCamera Maker

All ratings27 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative48.6%

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

4XCamera Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Roland Cloud Core Month$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Core Year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade: One-time purchase$7.99
6 purchases

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

One-time6
  • Ads Banner$0.99
  • NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt$4.99
  • Teleprompter$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Screen Mirroring/AirPlay$4.99
  • Movie Playback and Slow Motion$9.99
  • Chroma Key$9.99

Questions

Is 4XCamera Maker free?
4XCamera Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) free?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 4XCamera Maker or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is rated higher. 4XCamera Maker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do 4XCamera Maker or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) have ads?
Neither 4XCamera Maker nor TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4XCamera Maker or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)?
4XCamera Maker ships an update every 4 months, and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. Most recently, 4XCamera Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) on October 14, 2026.

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