Comparison

NDI Capture vs Screen Capture for NDI®

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

Head to head
About

NDI Capture

Easily share your iPhone screen to your network with this application. It allows seamless integration with NDI-enabled software and hardware, offering a simple push-button experience for screen sharing.

Highlights
  • Screen sharing from iPhone
  • NDI integration
  • Push-button sharing
  • Personalize sender name
  • Define NDI Grouping
  • Select transport protocol
Features
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Screen-sharing your iPhone to your network has never been easier! NDI Capture is the official app that enables you to share your iPhone screen with any NDI-enabled software or hardware, with the push of a button. New features with v1.8: - Modernized UI for a cleaner look New features with v1.7: - Personalize sender name for added privacy - Define NDI Grouping and preferred transport protocol

About

Screen Capture for NDI®

Broadcast your iOS device's screen in real-time over NDI® technology. Ideal for streamers, content creators, and professionals integrating mobile content into video workflows with minimal latency.

Highlights
  • Real-time NDI® screen broadcast
  • Customizable NDI® name and groups
  • Optimized performance for high-quality video
  • Intuitive user interface with status indicators
  • Seamless integration into professional video workflows
Features
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Screen Capture for NDI® is a powerful, professional-grade app that enables seamless broadcasting of your iOS device's screen over NDI® (Network Device Interface) technology. Perfect for content creators, streamers, and professionals in the broadcasting industry. With an elegant user interface and intuitive controls, Screen Capture NDI® lets you share your device's screen with any NDI-compatible receiver on the same network in real-time, with minimal latency. It's the ideal solution for integrating your iOS device into professional video workflows. Key Features: • Real-time screen capture and broadcast via NDI® • Customizable NDI® name and groups for easy organization in complex setups • Optimized performance for high-quality video with minimal CPU usage • Sleek, intuitive user interface with status indicators for broadcasting and connection Whether you're: • Broadcasting mobile gameplay to OBS, vMix, Wirecast, or other streaming software • Incorporating iOS content into professional video production environments • Sharing presentations wirelessly to an NDI-compatible display • Streaming app demonstrations for webinars or virtual meetings • Teaching or training with real-time screen sharing Screen Capture for NDI® provides a seamless, professional solution for all your iOS screen broadcasting needs. Just connect to the same network as your receiver, configure your NDI® settings, and start broadcasting your iOS device's screen with a single tap. This application is a product of XALTING, built on the industry-standard NDI® technology developed by Vizrt NDI AB. For additional technical support, visit xalting.com/support. Note: XALTING LLC is a third party developer and is in no way affiliated with Vizrt, Newtek, or any related parties.

Screenshots

NDI Capture4 screens
Screen Capture for NDI®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Capture for NDI® at $2.99 against NDI Capture's $9.99. Screen Capture for NDI® also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NDI Capture costs $9.99 and Screen Capture for NDI® $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NDI Capture versus Screen Capture for NDI®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI CaptureScreen Capture for NDI®
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating2.7 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVi(z)rt, IncXALTING LLC

Customer experience

NDI Capture

All ratings46 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative54.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative63.1%

Screen Capture for NDI®

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

NDI Capture

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Frequent disconnections after recent updates
  • App crashes shortly after starting
  • Invalid broadcast session error
  • Black screen on iPhone 14
  • Source not recognized by OBS
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  • Lag and stuttering issues
  • Broadcast drops out after a few minutes
  • Resolution issues on iPad
  • Last few changes on screen not sent in landscape
  • App stops every 2-3 minutes
  • Connection drops constantly after update
  • App closes transmission constantly after update
  • Cannot find NDI source from laptop
  • NDI HX only, not decodable by NDI SDK on Linux

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add audio transmission
  • Improve iPad resolution
  • Add bitrate/FPS settings
  • Option to disable audio
  • Native iPad support
Show 3 more
  • Allow selection of active apps to share
  • Support landscape mode on iPhone
  • Add 720p resolution option

Screen Capture for NDI®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NDI Capture

No in-app purchases

None

Screen Capture for NDI®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Capture free?
NDI Capture costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Capture for NDI® free?
Screen Capture for NDI® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NDI Capture or Screen Capture for NDI® have ads?
Neither NDI Capture nor Screen Capture for NDI® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Capture or Screen Capture for NDI®?
NDI Capture ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Capture for NDI® every 3 months. Most recently, NDI Capture was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screen Capture for NDI® on October 30, 2026.

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