Comparison

LM 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

LM

This app transforms your mobile device into a high-quality camera source for live streaming and video production. It supports various professional broadcasting protocols and offers advanced features for seamless integration with popular software.

Highlights
  • NDI, SRT, RTMP streaming
  • OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast compatible
  • Remote control operations
  • Multiple resolutions and frame rates
  • Image and camera settings
  • Background effects
Features
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LM-Cam is an NDI(R) camera app developed by LiveMedia. LM-Cam works with switchers that support NDI(R). * We recommend turning off Bluetooth when using LM-Cam. Supports iPhone 11 or better Supported Broadcasts: OBS Studio, vMix, WireCast, etc. You can stream directly from LM-Cam to platforms such as YouTube. -------- Free Plan Features -Remote Control operations with Pro Plan (Chrome browser recommended) -Video encoding- ・Full NDI ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) with Pro Plan HX2 can provide quality streams similar to Full NDI, but at 1/10 the data rate ・SRT (H.264 / HEVC) Caller / Listener / Rendezvous ・RTMP ・HLS ・External outputs(HDMI outputs)with Pro Plan ・Picture with Pro Plan ・Discovery Server ・Front and rear cameras ・Grid ・Presets ・Zoom: Digital zoom, Optical zoom ・Autofocus / Tap to focus ・Tally (Preview and Program Out) ・Resolutions: 4K, 1080, 720, 540, 480 ・FPS: 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 60 ・Image settings: Exposure, Color Temperature, White Balance ・Screen lock ・Timecode ・TalkBack with Pro Plan ・Microphone On/Off ・User-defined camera name ・Recording - with Pro Plan ・Backgrounds(Green / Blue / Blur)- with Pro Plan -------- Pro Plan Monthly:$9.99 Pro Features ・Remote Control ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) ・Recording ・Backgrounds (Green / Blue / Blur) ・4K ・Picture ・TalkBack * Free one-month trial for new registered users, after which subscriptions will auto-renew at $9.99 per month. * Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings. -------- * We recommend 5GHz when using Wi-Fi. 2.4GHz will expand the range, but may not work as well. * LM-Cam is compatitble with Apple iPhone ethernet adapters. Terms of Use:https://lm-cam.net/termsofuse?lang=en Privacy Policy:https://lm-cam.net/privacypolicy?lang=en

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

LM4 screens
NDI Multiview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LM at 88% against NDI Multiview's 44%. LM also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). NDI Multiview's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and NDI Multiview 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

LM holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 127 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LM's written reviews are positive against 44% of NDI Multiview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LM versus NDI Multiview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLMNDI Multiview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (127 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveMedia CorporationTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

LM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

NDI Multiview

All ratings127 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative52.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LM

Subscriptions1
  • LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
4 purchases

NDI Multiview

One-time4
  • Professional Video Scopes$9.99
  • PTZ Camera Control$9.99
  • Watermark and Full Screen Zoom$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Enable Record/Snapshot$19.99

Questions

Is LM free?
LM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LM or NDI Multiview?
LM is rated higher. LM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 127 ratings.
Do LM or NDI Multiview have ads?
Neither LM nor NDI Multiview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LM or NDI Multiview?
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, and NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. Most recently, LM was updated on September 21, 2026 and NDI Multiview on September 21, 2026.

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