# Tally Atem vs NDI Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tally Atem at 100% against NDI Player's 25%. Tally Atem 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 monthly) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tally Atem asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tally Atem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tally Atem's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

Tally Atem ships an update monthly, NDI Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally Atem | NDI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-atem/id1574931824/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHINA, HEEP WOH CHURCH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574931826) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally Atem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-atem/id1574931824)

Control Tally Lights for your Atem switcher with this app. Customize preview/program colors and connect to different ATEM controllers for enhanced functionality. This initial version offers robust features for video production workflows.

**Highlights:** Support Tally Light for custom bus, Support custom preview/program color, Support different ATEM controllers, First version with stable functionality, Customizable color options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Using Apple Pencil or Finger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Playback | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |
| List Playback | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally Atem free?

Tally Atem 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, Tally Atem or NDI Player?

Tally Atem is rated higher. Tally Atem averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Tally Atem or NDI Player have ads?

Neither Tally Atem nor NDI Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tally Atem or NDI Player?

Tally Atem ships an update monthly, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, Tally Atem was updated on October 24, 2026 and NDI Player on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*