# NDI Multiview vs SmartPTZ

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NDI Multiview | SmartPTZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 47 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) | [William Hanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796003441) |

## What reviewers say

### NDI Multiview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Video Scopes | $9.99 | one-time |
| PTZ Camera Control | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watermark and Full Screen Zoom | $14.99 | one-time |
| Enable Record/Snapshot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for viewing NDI sources
- 🚀 Low latency NDI monitoring
- 👍 Useful for content creation
- 👍 Good for multiple NDI sources
- 👍 Works well for recording/fullscreen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Crippling watermark on free version
- 💰 Unusable without expensive purchases
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 PTZ control is uncontrollable
- 🐛 Audio not in sync

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark remains after purchase
- App crashes constantly
- PTZ control is uncontrollable
- Purchased PTZ won't restore
- App opens and crashes after purchase

**Requested features**

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


### SmartPTZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| smartPTZ PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| sPTZ PRO 4 Camera Bundle | $19.99 | per month |
| sPTZ PRO 10 Camera Bundle | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*