LM vs VisLive NDI Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- NDI, SRT, RTMP streaming
- OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast compatible
- Remote control operations
- Multiple resolutions and frame rates
- Image and camera settings
- Background effects
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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
VisLive NDI Camera
Transform your mobile device into a high-quality camera for live streaming and recording. Connect wirelessly to PC software for flexible shooting angles and professional features like Tally indication and auto focus. Supports various Wi-Fi environments and encoding options.
- Wireless PC connection
- High-quality, low-bandwidth transmission
- H.264/H.265 encoding support
- Flexible shooting angles
- Tally indication
- Auto focus and auto lighting
- Multiple PC connections
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VisLive NDI Camera – Connected with VisLive software on PC via Wi-Fi connection. Free your creativity with more economic shooting devices and new shooting angles for live streaming and recording. Easy and simple, auto recognition by software on PC; High-quality, low-bandwidth HX transmission mode; Support H.264/H.265 encoding; Convenient switching between full bandwidth and HX mode; Flexible shooting angle, easy switch between front and rear camera; Professional features including Tally indication, audio output, auto focus, and auto lighting; Support high, medium, and low transmission quality, suitable for various Wi-Fi environments; Connecting to multiple PC-side "VisLive" software at the same time; H.264 files can also be recorded on the mobile phone while transforming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LM at 4.2 against VisLive NDI Camera's 3.0. LM also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VisLive NDI Camera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and VisLive NDI Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LM holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, VisLive NDI Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LM | VisLive NDI Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveMedia Corporation | Beijing Vexel Software Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
LM
VisLive NDI Camera
In-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
VisLive NDI Camera
- NDIHX功能 限时优惠$0.99
- NDIHX Function$9.99
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