Comparison

NDI Camera vs Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

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

Head to head
About

NDI Camera

Transform your smartphone into a professional live-streaming camera. Easily send high-quality, low-latency video and audio to popular platforms like Zoom and MS Teams. Enhance your broadcasts with new camera angles and perspectives.

Highlights
  • Professional live-streaming camera
  • Low-latency video and audio
  • Seamless integration with popular platforms
  • Add new camera angles
  • Mobile source for live production
Features
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The easiest live-streaming camera you will ever use! Turn your phone into a professional live-streaming NDI camera and start streaming high-quality, low-latency video and audio with the touch of a button. NDI Camera is the official NDI app that makes your phone seamlessly capable of sending video into popular platforms like MS Teams, Skype, Zoom, and many more. For professionals, it's the ideal tool to bring mobile phones as a source into your live production system. More flexibility and additional perspectives: introduce new camera angles and add vantage points to your coverage to bring completely new dimensions to your live broadcasts, webcasts, and presentations. Note: Requires support for NDI 4 or newer. Download NDI Camera and start streaming from your phone to your network today!

About

Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional camera for presentations, tutorials, and gaming. This app enables real-time streaming to NDI or RTSP-enabled devices with high-quality, low-latency video. Its user-friendly interface and customizable settings make it accessible for all users.

Highlights
  • Seamless camera casting via NDI/RTSP
  • High-quality, low-latency streaming
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customizable resolution and frame rate
  • Wide compatibility with NDI/RTSP receivers
  • Privacy and security features
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Bring your presentations, tutorials, gaming sessions, and more to life with Stream Studio NDI Camera! Our app allows you to effortlessly cast your iPhone or iPad screen using the powerful and versatile NDI (Network Device Interface) protocol, as well as the widely supported RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol). Whether you’re a content creator, educator, or professional, Stream Studio NDI Camera is the perfect tool to share your camera in real-time with any NDI or RTSP-enabled device. Features: • Seamless Camera Casting: Easily broadcast your iPhone or iPad camera to any NDI or RTSP-compatible device on the same network. • High-Quality Streaming: Experience low-latency and high-definition streaming, ensuring your content is delivered with clarity and precision. • User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design makes camera casting accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. • Customizable Settings: Adjust resolution, frame rate, and more to match your specific needs and preferences. • Wide Compatibility: Works with popular NDI and RTSP receivers, including software and hardware solutions for professional environments. • Privacy and Security: Stream with confidence knowing your data is secure and only shared with your chosen receivers. How It Works: 1. Download and Install: Get Stream Studio NDI Camera from the App Store and install it on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Connect to Wi-Fi: Ensure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your NDI or RTSP receiver. 3. Launch the App: Open Stream Studio NDI Camera and start your camera casting session with a single tap. 4. Select Your Receiver: Choose your target NDI or RTSP device from the list and start streaming your camera feed in real-time.

Screenshots

NDI Camera4 screens
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera at Free against NDI Camera's $19.99. Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). NDI Camera's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, 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

Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera is free to download; NDI Camera costs $19.99 up front. Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NDI Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for NDI Camera against 3.0 for Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Camera has 187 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of NDI Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Camera ships an update every 2 months, Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NDI Camera versus Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI CameraStream Studio NDI OBS Camera
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (187 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVi(z)rt, IncLudovic Bouguerra

Customer experience

NDI Camera

All ratings187 ratings
Positive43.3%
Neutral18.7%
Negative38.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

NDI Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone 17
  • Freezing and loss of video feed
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Horizontal mirroring of video
  • Inability to detect device on Mac

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for multiple camera lenses
  • Ability to select frame rate
  • More camera settings (white balance, ISO, etc.)
  • Remote control options
  • Portrait mode support

Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NDI Camera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is NDI Camera free?
NDI Camera costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera free?
Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Camera or Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera?
NDI Camera is rated higher. NDI Camera averages 3.1 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NDI Camera or Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera have ads?
Neither NDI Camera nor Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Camera or Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera?
NDI Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera weekly. Most recently, NDI Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera on October 13, 2026.

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