Comparison

NDI Test Patterns 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

NDI Test Patterns

Transform your mobile device into a professional NDI® test pattern generator. Send video and audio test signals, or create custom slideshows using your own images. Ideal for live video production workflows.

Highlights
  • Mobile NDI test pattern source
  • Audio test tone generation
  • Custom NDI slideshows
  • High-resolution photo support
  • Automatic NDI device recognition
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
Features
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The official NDI® Test Patterns application. Turn your phone or tablet into a test pattern source for any NDI® receiver. The app also supports the sending of an audio test tone at different standard volumes which is useful when checking receiver audio levels. Finally enjoy the ability to add pictures from your photo library enabling custom NDI® slide shows. NDI® (Network Device Interface) is a low latency IP video protocol developed especially for professional live video production, and is supported by an extensive list of broadcast systems from many manufacturers. NDI® HX Camera turns your iOS imaging devices into high-quality wireless a/v sources for NDI-enabled broadcast systems and software on the same network. Your device’s output is automatically recognized by NDI-enabled* video systems, ready to be mixed into live shows or even for use as a web camera when used in conjunction with NDI® Tools (ndi.tv/tools). * Note: Requires support for NDI v.4 or better. Basic Features • Easy to use • iPhone and iPad compatibility • Access your photo library to stream user photos over NDI • Multiple standard volume choices for the audio test tone Advanced Features • Support for high resolution photos • Automatic NDI device recognition Support • Knowledge Base Articles https://support.newtek.com/hc/en-us/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=iphone&commit=Search • NDI Forums https://forums.newtek.com/forumdisplay.php/360-NDI-%28Network-Device-Interface%29

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

NDI Test Patterns3 screens
NDI Multiview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Test Patterns at 100% against NDI Multiview's 44%. NDI Test Patterns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). NDI Multiview's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (127 vs 2). On price, ads 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. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NDI Test Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Test Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 127 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NDI Test Patterns's written reviews are positive against 44% of NDI Multiview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NDI Test Patterns versus NDI Multiview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI Test PatternsNDI Multiview
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (127 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNewTekTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

NDI Test Patterns

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

None

NDI Test Patterns

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Multiview

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

Questions

Is NDI Test Patterns free?
NDI Test Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Test Patterns or NDI Multiview?
NDI Test Patterns is rated higher. NDI Test Patterns averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 127 ratings.
Do NDI Test Patterns or NDI Multiview have ads?
Neither NDI Test Patterns nor NDI Multiview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Test Patterns or NDI Multiview?
NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, and NDI Multiview every 3 weeks. Most recently, NDI Test Patterns was updated on August 13, 2026 and NDI Multiview on September 21, 2026.

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