Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)4 screens
NDI Camera Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) versus NDI Camera Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)NDI Camera Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationEdward Cruz

Customer experience

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

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

NDI Camera Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

NDI Camera Live

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Amazing Tip$9.99

Questions

Is TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) free?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Camera Live free?
NDI Camera Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) or NDI Camera Live?
NDI Camera Live is rated higher. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NDI Camera Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) or NDI Camera Live have ads?
Neither TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) nor NDI Camera Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) or NDI Camera Live?
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) ships an update every 2 months, and NDI Camera Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) was updated on November 3, 2026 and NDI Camera Live on October 31, 2026.

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