Comparison

Airmix vs NDI Player

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

Head to head
About

Airmix

This app transforms your iOS device into a professional live video production studio. Easily stream to any platform with multiple camera inputs, graphics, and advanced editing features. Enhance your broadcasts with features like chroma key, scoreboards, and instant replays.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera live production
  • Stream to any platform
  • Integrated graphics editor
  • Chroma key compositing
  • Customizable scoreboards
  • Instant replay and slow motion
  • Picture-in-picture
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Go live in style with Airmix, the powerful iOS video production suite from Teradek. Airmix transforms your basic single or multi-camera live production into a highly-polished livestreaming experience. Only Airmix provides you with the tools to tell the story the way you want to tell it, from any angle, and on any streaming platform of your choice. Airmix includes almost everything a hardware video switcher has, such as: - Stream with up to 10 media sources time including cameras, network video, and pre-recorded files - Support for up to 1440p60 streaming resolution - PiP and Multiviewer functionality - Integrated audio mixer and graphics editor - Chroma key compositing - GIF and PDF support - Built-in customizable scoreboards and overlays - Streams to any online video platform - Instant replay and slow motion for sports - Picture-in-picture - Tally (with Airmix Remote app) - Record to the iPad instead of streaming, or do both simultaneously - Multiple video transitions including dissolve, swipe, and scale - YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch chat monitoring integration - RTSP remote video ingest - Project-based workflow with quick access presets - Manual camera control for iOS devices (bitrate, resolution, focus, exposure) Terms of Service: - https://teradek.com/pages/terms-services Privacy Policy: - https://teradek.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

NDI Player

This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.

Highlights
  • NDI source creation
  • Customized playlist
  • Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
  • Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
  • Multi-NDI source support
  • Real-time audio VU meter
Features
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Airmix at 4.3 against NDI Player's 3.8. Airmix also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (75 vs 18). NDI Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Airmix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airmix holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Airmix's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airmix ships an update every 5 weeks, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Airmix versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirmixNDI Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (75 ratings) — better3.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

Airmix

All ratings75 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative45.5%

NDI Player

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Airmix

Subscriptions1
  • Basic Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
4 purchases

NDI Player

One-time4
  • Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
  • Movie Playback$9.99
  • HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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  • List Playback$14.99

Questions

Is Airmix free?
Airmix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airmix or NDI Player?
Airmix is rated higher. Airmix averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Airmix or NDI Player have ads?
Neither Airmix nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airmix or NDI Player?
Airmix ships an update every 5 weeks, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, Airmix was updated on June 10, 2026 and NDI Player on August 17, 2026.

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