Rivet Remote vs NDI Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rivet Remote
This application enables users to contribute live streams with return audio and video to production facilities globally. It utilizes the SRT protocol for secure and reliable transport, making it accessible from any location and device.
- Secure SRT streaming
- Return audio & video
- Global contribution
- Multiple device support
- Secure link sharing
- Encryption support
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Rivet is the ultimate tool for remote broadcast streaming. By utilizing Open Source streaming protocol SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), Rivet allows you to contribute live streams with return audio & video to production & broadcast facilities around the world. No matter the device, Rivet allows you to reach the widest possible contribution audience from anywhere in the globe. Key Features: -Easy to use -Reliable transport even under less than ideal conditions -Send secure links to contributors -Multiple device support -Ability to send securely using encryption Follow us: Twitter https://twitter.com/livexproduction LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-x Facebook https://www.facebook.com/livexproduction/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livexproduction/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/LivexTv1 Have a question? Contact us at contact@livex.tv
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.
- NDI source creation
- Customized playlist
- Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
- Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
- Multi-NDI source support
- Real-time audio VU meter
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rivet Remote at 100% against NDI Player's 25%. Rivet Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rivet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rivet Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rivet Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.
Rivet Remote ships an update monthly, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rivet Remote | NDI Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Live X, Inc. | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
Rivet Remote
NDI Player
In-app purchases
Rivet Remote
No in-app purchases
NDI Player
- Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
- Movie Playback$9.99
- HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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- List Playback$14.99
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