Comparison

NDI Viewer 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

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 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 Viewer4 screens
NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Player at 3.8 against NDI Viewer's 1.1. NDI Player also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). NDI Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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 Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NDI Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NDI Viewer's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NDI Viewer versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI ViewerNDI Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (46 ratings)3.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better18
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB33 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 Player

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

In-app purchases

None

NDI Viewer

No in-app purchases

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 NDI Viewer free?
NDI Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Viewer or NDI Player?
NDI Player is rated higher. NDI Viewer averages 1.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do NDI Viewer or NDI Player have ads?
Neither NDI Viewer nor NDI Player shows ads.

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