Comparison

NDI Test Patterns vs NDI Player

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 Player

This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.

Highlights
  • NDI source creation
  • Customized playlist
  • Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
  • Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
  • Multi-NDI source support
  • Real-time audio VU meter
Features
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

NDI Test Patterns3 screens
NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Test Patterns at 100% against NDI Player's 25%. NDI Test Patterns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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 Player 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Player has 18 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 25% of NDI Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NDI Test Patterns versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI Test PatternsNDI Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB33 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 Player

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

NDI Test Patterns

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Player

One-time4
  • Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
  • Movie Playback$9.99
  • HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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  • List Playback$14.99

Questions

Is NDI Test Patterns free?
NDI Test Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Test Patterns or NDI Player?
NDI Test Patterns is rated higher. NDI Test Patterns averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do NDI Test Patterns or NDI Player have ads?
Neither NDI Test Patterns nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Test Patterns or NDI Player?
NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, NDI Test Patterns was updated on August 13, 2026 and NDI Player on August 17, 2026.

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