LM vs NDI Screen Capture
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
NDI Screen Capture
Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.
- Real-time screen capture
- NDI output streaming
- NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
- Lock screen rotation
- Audio and mic input
- Easy to use
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- Capture iOS & iPadOS full or partial screen content in realtime - Stream NDI output in realtime - NDI HX H.264 and NDI HX HEVC support - Locking screen rotation while capturing - Audio and Mic input support - Easy to use for e-Learning or game demonstration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LM at 88% against NDI Screen Capture's 33%. LM also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 NDI Screen Capture 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 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LM's written reviews are positive against 33% of NDI Screen Capture's.
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LM | NDI Screen Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveMedia Corporation | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
LM
NDI Screen Capture
In-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
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