Comparison

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) vs VisLive NDI Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

This app functions as a wireless camera input for another application, allowing users to switch between live camera feeds and local media. It offers instant playback control, speed modification, and supports various resolutions and frame rates for professional video production.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera input
  • Switch between camera and local movie
  • Instant playback and speed control
  • Chroma Key for virtual studio
  • Teleprompter functionality
  • NDI compatibility
  • Support for multiple resolutions and frame rates
Features
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- Used in conjunction with TopDirector App (Download separately) as a wireless camera input - Switch between camera and local movie - Instantly playback the recording camera content or original local movie, instantly change the playback speed, instantly modify - playback in point and out point, best for real-time slow-motion playback of live sports games - Compatible both with NDI, NDI|HX H.264, NDI|HX HEVC, can be used with any other standard NDI products - 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution. 24, 25, 30, 50, 60fps support - Purchase the Chroma Key option to build an instant virtual studio - Support the TALLY feature to mark the current PGM camera - Seamlessly embed valuable Teleprompter feature - Support local records for backup simultaneously

About

VisLive NDI Camera

Transform your mobile device into a high-quality camera for live streaming and recording. Connect wirelessly to PC software for flexible shooting angles and professional features like Tally indication and auto focus. Supports various Wi-Fi environments and encoding options.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC connection
  • High-quality, low-bandwidth transmission
  • H.264/H.265 encoding support
  • Flexible shooting angles
  • Tally indication
  • Auto focus and auto lighting
  • Multiple PC connections
Features
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VisLive NDI Camera – Connected with VisLive software on PC via Wi-Fi connection. Free your creativity with more economic shooting devices and new shooting angles for live streaming and recording. Easy and simple, auto recognition by software on PC; High-quality, low-bandwidth HX transmission mode; Support H.264/H.265 encoding; Convenient switching between full bandwidth and HX mode; Flexible shooting angle, easy switch between front and rear camera; Professional features including Tally indication, audio output, auto focus, and auto lighting; Support high, medium, and low transmission quality, suitable for various Wi-Fi environments; Connecting to multiple PC-side "VisLive" software at the same time; H.264 files can also be recorded on the mobile phone while transforming.

Screenshots

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)4 screens
VisLive NDI Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) at 4.5 against VisLive NDI Camera's 3.0. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). VisLive NDI Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VisLive NDI Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) versus VisLive NDI Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)VisLive NDI Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationBeijing Vexel Software Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

VisLive NDI Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

One-time6
  • Ads Banner$0.99
  • NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt$4.99
  • Teleprompter$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Screen Mirroring/AirPlay$4.99
  • Movie Playback and Slow Motion$9.99
  • Chroma Key$9.99
2 purchases

VisLive NDI Camera

One-time2
  • NDIHX功能 限时优惠$0.99
  • NDIHX Function$9.99

Questions

Is TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) free?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VisLive NDI Camera free?
VisLive NDI Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) or VisLive NDI Camera?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is rated higher. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while VisLive NDI Camera averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) or VisLive NDI Camera have ads?
Neither TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) nor VisLive NDI Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) or VisLive NDI Camera?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) ships an update every 2 months, and VisLive NDI Camera every 2 months. Most recently, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) was updated on October 30, 2026 and VisLive NDI Camera on October 24, 2026.

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