Comparison

NDI Multiview vs NDI Switcher

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

Head to head
About

NDI Multiview

Monitor multiple NDI video sources simultaneously with advanced tools like vector scopes and histograms. Control PTZ cameras remotely and record up to nine inputs in H.264 or HEVC. Features include zoom, audio meters, and automatic NDI source discovery.

Highlights
  • Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view
  • PTZ remote control
  • Vector scope, histogram, parade, waveform
  • Simultaneous NDI recording
  • Double-tap zoom
  • Automatic NDI source discovery
Features
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- Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view simultaneously - PTZ Control, focus, exposure, white-balance remote settings - Vector scope, histogram, parade and waveform for professional users - Up to 9 NDI inputs record simultaneously with H.264 or HEVC formats - Double-tap to zoom in for full-screen detail monitor - Supports NDI High Bandwidth(SpeedHQ), NDI HX2(H.264), NDI HX2(HEVC), NDI HX3(H.264), NDI HX3(HEVC) - Supports NDI low bandwidth mode - Supports action and title safe area display - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - Automatically find out all NDI sources in the current network, Extra IPs and NDI Discovery Server - List all the NDI metadata - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

About

NDI Switcher

Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 6 NDI feeds
  • Preview individual camera feeds
  • Select one source for output
  • Rebroadcast selected feed via NDI
  • Record individual or all feeds
  • Export recordings for editing
  • Set transition times between feeds
Features
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Switch between your NDI video sources! Focus allows you to connect and select multiple camera feeds, and other NDI video feeds on your local network. Preview your camera feeds, and select one source to output from your device. Connect to OBS over local network. Features include: * Up to 6 simultaneous feed connections (device/network dependent). * Rebroadcast your selected feed to other devices, via NDI. * Share your selected feed full-screen to any connected display, via AppleTV or via HDMI adaptor. * Select feed quality of each individual feed. * Record individual feeds or all at once. * Export recordings from the app to edit in other applications. * Set transition times between feeds. Focus is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand, by David Wood. David loves making real-time video tools, that anyone can use. --- Please note: Video feed quality dependent on your receiving device, any NDI cameras or other devices sending NDI video feeds, and the quality of your network. It is recommended to use a wired ethernet connection with your device, and a 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) ethernet switch or dedicated wifi router with good range/signal strength. -- Focus is © David Wood NDI and the NDI SDK, is © NDI Inc EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NDI Multiview4 screens
NDI Switcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Multiview at 46% against NDI Switcher's 0%. NDI Multiview also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). NDI Switcher's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NDI Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Multiview holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 128 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of NDI Multiview's written reviews are positive against 0% of NDI Switcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Multiview ships an update every 2 weeks, NDI Switcher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NDI Multiview versus NDI Switcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI MultiviewNDI Switcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (128 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationDavid Wood

Customer experience

NDI Multiview

All ratings128 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative51.4%

NDI Switcher

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

NDI Multiview

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Watermark remains after purchase
  • App crashes constantly
  • PTZ control is uncontrollable
  • Purchased PTZ won't restore
  • App opens and crashes after purchase
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  • Discovery of cameras broken/slow
  • Audio not in sync with video
  • Stopped reading sources
  • Payment accepted but watermark remains

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
  • Adjust pricing for bundled features
  • Apple TV version planned?

NDI Switcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Multiview

One-time4
  • Professional Video Scopes$9.99
  • PTZ Camera Control$9.99
  • Watermark and Full Screen Zoom$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Enable Record/Snapshot$19.99
3 purchases

NDI Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Switcher free?
NDI Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Multiview or NDI Switcher?
NDI Multiview is rated higher. NDI Multiview averages 4.0 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while NDI Switcher averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NDI Multiview or NDI Switcher have ads?
Neither NDI Multiview nor NDI Switcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Multiview or NDI Switcher?
NDI Multiview ships an update every 2 weeks, and NDI Switcher every 3 months. Most recently, NDI Multiview was updated on October 22, 2026 and NDI Switcher on October 30, 2026.

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