NDI Test Patterns vs NDI Screen Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Mobile NDI test pattern source
- Audio test tone generation
- Custom NDI slideshows
- High-resolution photo support
- Automatic NDI device recognition
- iPhone and iPad compatible
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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
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: NDI Test Patterns at 100% against NDI Screen Capture's 27%. NDI Test Patterns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). NDI Screen Capture's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11 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
Both are free to download. NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NDI Test Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.
NDI Test Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Screen Capture has 11 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 27% of NDI Screen Capture's.
NDI Test Patterns ships an update every 4 months, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI Test Patterns | NDI Screen Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vi(z)rt, Inc | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
NDI Test Patterns
NDI Screen Capture
In-app purchases
NDI Test Patterns
No in-app purchases
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
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