Comparison

DirectorMonitor 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

DirectorMonitor

This app provides comprehensive monitoring and control for BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers. It allows users to view multi-view, program/preview outputs, and control primary and macro buttons, with advanced customization options for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Control ATEM Mini primary and macro buttons
  • View ATEM MultiView, Program/Preview outputs
  • Control ATEM Mini via MultiView panes
  • Full HomeKit switch control
  • Customizable control board
  • Configure multiple ATEM Minis
  • Manage ATEM storage and HyperDeck playback
Features
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Introducing DirectorMonitor. The all in one solution for monitoring and controlling your BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switcher. Paired with the Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal or other UVC device including HDMI Capture Cards to view the ATEM's MultiView, Program / Preview out or any HDMI video Source.   Primary features include: - Control of ATEM Mini's primary control buttons. - Control of ATEM Mini's macro buttons. - Viewing any 1080p video source using the Accssoon SeeMo video capture terminal or connect to any HDMI Capture Card - The Video In is configured to recognize the ATEM Mini's MultiView to enable the following push button controls - Tap the MultiView pane to select the current Preview - Tapping the current Preview a second time selects it as the Program - Tapping the Preview pane performs a Cut with the Program - Tapping the Program pane performs an Auto transition with the Preview - Tapping the upper half of the Media pane performs the same Preview and Program actions as the other sources - Tap the lower left or the lower right of the Media pane to select the previous or next images of the Media pool, respectively. - Tapping the Live Stream or Recording Panel toggle each feature on or off. - DirectorMonitor give full access to turning HomeKit switch on and off - Display the Video In source at full screen and access the ATEM, Macro and HomeKit Buttons from a Sliding Panel. - Reorder and / or hide sections of the ATEM Control Buttons - Fully compatible with Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager to fulfill your Multitasking needs. - Display any two panels in wide screen or a single pane if the App is setup to be taller than it is wide. - Customizable Control board for adding specific ATEM, Macro and HomeKit buttons in the order you wish. This also includes special purpose Action Buttons that can perform multiple operations include ATEM, Macro, HomeKit, Media Pool Selection, Apple Shortcut functions as well as special Application commands. - Configure and select up to three ATEM Minis. Each may have its own Customizable Control Board. - Display the Video In as a system wide Picture in Picture display to multitask with any iPad or iPhone App. - Access The ATEM's Storage to preview videos directly on the iPad or iPhone. Also perform video management by deleting from storage or copying videos to the device's Files App. - Configure up to four BlackMagic Design HyperDeck to control primary playback features in addition to video playback and video management. - Run DirectorMonitor on a Mac. Note for optimal results the additional hardware of an ATEM Mini video switcher and a Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal are advised. For details on the BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini For details on the Accsoon SeeMo https://accsoonusa.com/accsoon-seemob-ios-hdmi-adapter-black/

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

DirectorMonitor4 screens
NDI Multiview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Multiview at 44% against DirectorMonitor's 0%. NDI Multiview also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). DirectorMonitor's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DirectorMonitor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirectorMonitor ships an update every 5 weeks, NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DirectorMonitor versus NDI Multiview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectorMonitorNDI Multiview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOdeon Software Inc.TopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

DirectorMonitor

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

DirectorMonitor

One-time1
  • DirectorMonitor$19.99
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 DirectorMonitor free?
DirectorMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DirectorMonitor or NDI Multiview have ads?
Neither DirectorMonitor nor NDI Multiview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectorMonitor or NDI Multiview?
DirectorMonitor ships an update every 5 weeks, and NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. Most recently, DirectorMonitor was updated on July 7, 2026 and NDI Multiview on September 21, 2026.

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