Comparison

NDI Multiview vs SmartPTZ

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

SmartPTZ

Transform your iPhone into a professional live production system. Stream high-quality video, control camera settings, and utilize AI tracking for dynamic content creation. Offers both free basic features and advanced subscription options.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low-latency SRT and RTMP streaming
  • Manual camera controls (exposure, white balance, focus)
  • Local recording up to 4K
  • AI-powered subject tracking
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Multi-camera workflow integration
Features
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smartPTZ streams and records broadcast-quality video from one or more iPhones — low-latency SRT or RTMP, out to any switcher or platform. Add a DockKit-enabled gimbal and control every angle remotely from your phone or a web browser. WHERE IT'S USED • Conferences, panels, and all-hands meetings • Church services and worship • School sports, graduations, and performances • Podcasts and studio interviews • Multi-location and remote production FREE — EVERY FEATURE • Stream to any RTMP or SRT destination, up to 4K • Record locally up to 4K (HEVC) • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom with saved presets (requires a compatible DockKit mount) • A private browser control room — share the link and anyone on your team can run a camera from anywhere • AI subject tracking (beta) • Manual exposure, white balance, and focus • USB-C audio input, including wireless systems like the RØDE Wireless GO II Free streams and recordings carry a small "Powered by smartPTZ" logo. PRO — CLEAN OUTPUT, FROM $9.99/MONTH (US) • No "Powered by smartPTZ" logo on your stream or recordings • Keeps the PTZ-ID and Web Console you already use • Camera bundles cost less per camera PRO CAMERA BUNDLES • 1 camera — $9.99/month • 4 cameras — $19.99/month • 10 cameras — $39.99/month Put several iPhones on one subscription and each gets its own camera in the Web Console — just sign them all into the same Apple ID. Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. BUILT FOR MULTI-CAMERA Run four or more iPhones into a switcher. Works on iPhone and iPad. Built by working producers and used in live productions. Tell us what you need next. Privacy Policy: https://smartptz.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NDI Multiview4 screens
SmartPTZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartPTZ at 100% against NDI Multiview's 46%. SmartPTZ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). NDI Multiview's advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 5). 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 SmartPTZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartPTZ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 128 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of SmartPTZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Multiview ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartPTZ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NDI Multiview versus SmartPTZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI MultiviewSmartPTZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (128 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings128 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationWilliam Hanford

Customer experience

NDI Multiview

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

SmartPTZ

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • 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?

SmartPTZ

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

SmartPTZ

Subscriptions3
  • smartPTZ PRO$9.991 Month
  • sPTZ PRO 4 Camera Bundle$19.991 Month
  • sPTZ PRO 10 Camera Bundle$39.991 Month

Questions

Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartPTZ free?
SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Multiview or SmartPTZ?
SmartPTZ is rated higher. NDI Multiview averages 4.0 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while SmartPTZ averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do NDI Multiview or SmartPTZ have ads?
Neither NDI Multiview nor SmartPTZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Multiview or SmartPTZ?
NDI Multiview ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartPTZ weekly. Most recently, NDI Multiview was updated on October 22, 2026 and SmartPTZ on October 25, 2026.

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