Comparison

NDI Viewer vs NDI Multiview

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

Head to head
About

NDI Viewer

View and control NDI-enabled cameras in real-time. Stream video and audio directly from your device and utilize PTZ controls for camera adjustments. Essential for users working with NDI video production.

Highlights
  • Real-time NDI video/audio streaming
  • PTZ camera control
  • View NDI-enabled cameras
  • Live stream monitoring
Features
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NDI viewer is a must-have app for everyone using a NDI-enabled camera. This app allows you to view in real-time a NDI video/audio stream, and control the camera using PTZ controls.

About

NDI Multiview

Monitor multiple NDI video sources simultaneously with advanced tools like vector scopes and histograms. Control PTZ cameras remotely and record up to nine inputs in H.264 or HEVC. Features include zoom, audio meters, and automatic NDI source discovery.

Highlights
  • Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view
  • PTZ remote control
  • Vector scope, histogram, parade, waveform
  • Simultaneous NDI recording
  • Double-tap zoom
  • Automatic NDI source discovery
Features
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- Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view simultaneously - PTZ Control, focus, exposure, white-balance remote settings - Vector scope, histogram, parade and waveform for professional users - Up to 9 NDI inputs record simultaneously with H.264 or HEVC formats - Double-tap to zoom in for full-screen detail monitor - Supports NDI High Bandwidth(SpeedHQ), NDI HX2(H.264), NDI HX2(HEVC), NDI HX3(H.264), NDI HX3(HEVC) - Supports NDI low bandwidth mode - Supports action and title safe area display - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - Automatically find out all NDI sources in the current network, Extra IPs and NDI Discovery Server - List all the NDI metadata - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

NDI Viewer4 screens
NDI Multiview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Multiview at 46% against NDI Viewer's 0%. NDI Multiview also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.1). NDI Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NDI Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Multiview holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 128 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NDI Viewer's written reviews are positive against 46% of NDI Multiview's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NDI Viewer versus NDI Multiview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI ViewerNDI Multiview
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (46 ratings)4.0 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews45.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46128 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwine LabsTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

NDI Viewer

All ratings45 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative97.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative96.0%

NDI Multiview

All ratings128 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

NDI Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NDI Multiview

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Watermark remains after purchase
  • App crashes constantly
  • PTZ control is uncontrollable
  • Purchased PTZ won't restore
  • App opens and crashes after purchase
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  • Discovery of cameras broken/slow
  • Audio not in sync with video
  • Stopped reading sources
  • Payment accepted but watermark remains

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
  • Adjust pricing for bundled features
  • Apple TV version planned?

In-app purchases

None

NDI Viewer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Multiview

One-time4
  • Professional Video Scopes$9.99
  • PTZ Camera Control$9.99
  • Watermark and Full Screen Zoom$14.99
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  • Enable Record/Snapshot$19.99

Questions

Is NDI Viewer free?
NDI Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Viewer or NDI Multiview?
NDI Multiview is rated higher. NDI Viewer averages 1.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 128 ratings.
Do NDI Viewer or NDI Multiview have ads?
Neither NDI Viewer nor NDI Multiview shows ads.

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