# Scenica Player vs NDI Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: NDI Player at free against Scenica Player's free with in-app purchases. NDI Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). Scenica Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scenica Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Scenica Player against 3.8 for NDI Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Player has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scenica Player | NDI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenica-player/id1575790199/reviews) | **[3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michel Fortin](https://appshunter.io/developer/692938914) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Scenica Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenica-player/id1575790199)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a professional on-set video playback device. Stream video loops, NDI sources, and images, with advanced remote control and color correction capabilities. Ideal for film and video production workflows.

**Highlights:** On-set video playback, NDI stream support, Remote control via Scene Maestro, Color correction tools, Adjustable playback settings, Synchronized playback across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock: No Watermark | $199.99 | one-time |


### 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 Scenica Player free?

Scenica Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NDI Player free?

NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scenica Player or NDI Player?

NDI Player is rated higher. Scenica Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Scenica Player or NDI Player have ads?

Neither Scenica Player nor NDI Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scenica Player or NDI Player?

Scenica Player ships an update monthly, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, Scenica Player 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.*