TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) vs NDI Camera Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
NDI Camera Live
Transform your iPhone into a high-quality network camera for live productions. Stream video and audio over your local network to NDI-compatible receivers, ideal for events, presentations, and streaming setups. Offers various camera controls and artistic filters.
- Live NDI video transmission
- Optional microphone audio
- Editable NDI source name
- Preview and program tally indicators
- Front and rear camera support
- Zoom, exposure, and camera controls
- Artistic video filters
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Turn your iPhone into a flexible network camera for live production. NDI Camera sends live video and optional microphone audio over your local network to compatible NDI receivers. Use it for churches, events, presentations, livestreams, production setups, and other network-video workflows. FEATURES • Live NDI video transmission • Optional microphone audio • Editable NDI source name • Preview and program tally indicators • Front and rear camera support • Zoom, exposure compensation, and camera controls • Portrait and landscape operation • Artistic video filters • Filtered on-phone preview • Low-latency performance options • Optional Tip Jar with no locked features FILTER PERFORMANCE Applying filters may make the on-phone preview appear less smooth. The NDI output is processed separately, so preview stutter may not appear in the transmitted image. Always check your receiver before going live. A compatible NDI receiver and a reliable local network are required. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Camera Live at 100% against TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s 64%. NDI Camera Live also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NDI Camera Live sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NDI Camera Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of NDI Camera Live's.
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) ships an update every 2 months, NDI Camera Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) | NDI Camera Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopDirector Corporation | Edward Cruz |
Customer experience
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
NDI Camera Live
In-app purchases
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
- Ads Banner$0.99
- NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt$4.99
- Teleprompter$4.99
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- Screen Mirroring/AirPlay$4.99
- Movie Playback and Slow Motion$9.99
- Chroma Key$9.99
NDI Camera Live
- Small Tip$0.99
- Coffee Tip$2.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
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- Amazing Tip$9.99
Questions
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