SiennaLink vs NDI Switcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SiennaLink
This application receives video and audio streams from a compatible server, enabling low-latency, high-quality remote monitoring. It utilizes a proprietary protocol for efficient transmission over wide area networks, even across long distances. Users can configure server addresses through an in-app settings menu.
- Low latency video and audio monitoring
- High quality streaming
- Wide area network acceleration
- NDI stream format compatibility
- Remote server address configuration
- Super low latency viewing
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SiennaLink Remote Monitor is the client side receiver for your SiennaLink Remote Monitor Server or NDI Processing Engine SiennaLink TX senders. In conjunction with the sender, this app provides low latency, high quality video and audio monitoring. SiennaLink is a unique protocol which combines 10 years of Sienna R&D on wide area network acceleration with the industry standard NDI stream format. Your SiennaLink Server will take NDI outputs from any source including Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, or SDI to NDI converters - and send it to this app for super low latency viewing - even from thousands of miles away. Tap on the screen to open the settings to enter the SiennaLink Server address. For best results, use a lightning to ethernet cable to connect your iOS device.
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: SiennaLink at 50% against NDI Switcher's 0%. SiennaLink also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. NDI Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SiennaLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
SiennaLink holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SiennaLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of NDI Switcher's.
SiennaLink ships an update every 3 weeks, NDI Switcher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SiennaLink | NDI Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Gilbert | David Wood |
Customer experience
SiennaLink
NDI Switcher
In-app purchases
SiennaLink
No in-app purchases
NDI Switcher
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
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