Comparison

VDO.Ninja vs CameraFi Live

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

Head to head
About

VDO.Ninja

This app facilitates peer-to-peer video and audio streaming using WebRTC technology, enabling local or internet-based connections. It offers background VoIP and screen sharing capabilities not found in its web counterpart.

Highlights
  • Peer-to-peer streaming
  • WebRTC encrypted connections
  • Background VoIP support
  • Background screen sharing
  • Customizable Stream IDs
  • OBS integration
Features
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This is Peer-to-peer based, capable of working locally on a LAN or via the Internet by means of webRTC encrypted streaming technology. This is the official native iOS app version of VDO.Ninja. It has limited features compared to the web-based version that's accessible in Safari at https://vdo.ninja. The benefits of this iOS app version is it offers background VoiP support and background screen sharing support. These features are not available via the web version. To use this app: 1. Select the camera you wish to use, or select the microphone, or select the Screen share option. This will take you to the setup page. 2. All settings on the setup page are optional and can be left alone. You can enter a custom Stream ID value if you wish to*, but a default one will be provided if left blank. 3. Next, click Connect, and then allow any Cam/Mic Permissions when prompted. If using the Screen option instead, select the VDO.Ninja broadcast service when you start screen sharing. 4. Enter the URL provided at the top of the page into OBS an browser source or other any remote browser to view the video/audio stream. It will load within seconds. * Stream IDs must be alphanumeric, must not already be in use, and contain no spaces. Capitalization matters. ** If using the Screen option, instead of a selecting camera, select the VDO.Ninja broadcast service when you start screen sharing. Video guide here: https://youtu.be/iLGkGHJCpBo Permissions to allow the app to run while in the background is needed for screen sharing and background VoiP capabilities. You can refer to https://docs.vdo.ninja for information on configuring bitrate, codec, and more there. These options can be configured via the viewer-side in the browser. ie: Adding &stats to the viewer URL can show you details about bitrate, resolution, and frame rate. If you would like to have two-way calling, please access VDO.Ninja instead with Safari at https://vdo.ninja/. The web app is performant and feature rich, with the ability to join group chat.

About

CameraFi Live

Stream high-quality live content to platforms like YouTube and Twitch with real-time editing, effects, and interactive chat. Connect external cameras and add overlays to create professional broadcasts directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
  • Screen broadcasting mode
  • Image and text overlays
  • Real-time chat interaction
  • Web browser overlay for monetization
  • External USB camera connection
  • Motion effects and scoreboards
  • Save live videos for highlights
Features
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Use CameraFi Live for all your recording & live streaming needs! Stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Twitch with high-quality content, effects, and real-time editing features. With features like sports scoreboards, and external camera connections, you can produce impressive videos and live streams effortlessly. [Main Features] • Camera Mode Start live streaming with the 'Camera Mode' that broadcasts your smartphone camera shooting! (Mobile screen capture mode to be released soon) • Screen Broadcasting Mode (New) Share your entire device screen in real time! Stream screen content such as mobile games and app tutorials directly to your viewers. • Image, Text Overlay You can easily add image and text sources while live-streaming. Use various effects to easily edit real-time video effects on your mobile device. • Chat You can interact with your viewers in real-time by watching and responding to their chat messages. Super Chat is also supported! • Web Browser Overlay You can connect live-streaming donation/subscription alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. Monetize your live broadcast. • External Camera Connection You can connect external USB cameras, such as camcorders, DSLRs, webcams, and drones to your smartphone. By using Accsoon SeeMo, you can now easily use professional cameras for high-quality live streaming. • Motion Effect Apply diverse cool effects to attract viewers. With a few clicks, you can add sports scoreboards, subtitles, and animation effects. • Save a Live Video You can save your live-streaming video in your smartphone memory to create a highlight video afterwards. [Specifications] • Streaming Server YouTube, Facebook, OBS, vMix, RTMP and SRT(Secure Reliable Transport) • Interfaces - Video source: Built-in Camera - Audio source: Built-in Mic, Bluetooth microphone and Internal sound • Video Size SD(640×480), HD(1280×720), FHD(1920x1080) ~ up to UHD(4K, 3840x2160) (Varies from platforms and smartphone models) • Encoder H.264 and HEVC [Required Permissions] • Storage: Used for saving photos/vidoes or load stored photos/videos • Microphone: Used for recording souynd during video recording • Camera: Used for taking pictures and videos • Notification: Used for indicating information about live streaming in the notification area [Feedback] If you have any comments or questions about the app, please use the feedback button on CameraFi Live(CameraFi Live settings > Feedback > Suggest a feature/Report a bug). • Blog: https://blog.camerafi.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaultmicrocamerafi • Email: apps.help@vaultmicro.com • Terms of use: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-terms-of-use.html • Privacy policy: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

VDO.Ninja3 screens
CameraFi Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFi Live at 4.4 against VDO.Ninja's 3.6. CameraFi Live also leads on ratings volume (320 vs 30). VDO.Ninja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (56% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. VDO.Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraFi Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraFi Live has 320 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of VDO.Ninja's written reviews are positive against 43% of CameraFi Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDO.Ninja ships an update every 11 days, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VDO.Ninja versus CameraFi Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDO.NinjaCameraFi Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (30 ratings)4.4 (320 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings30320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve SeguinVault Micro, Inc

Customer experience

VDO.Ninja

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral33.3%
Negative11.1%

CameraFi Live

All ratings320 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral17.6%
Negative39.2%

Bugs and requests

VDO.Ninja

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CameraFi Live

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
  • Facebook login issues
  • UI confusion and broken workflow
  • VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
  • Presets and web sites/images not saved
Show 11 more
  • Keeps disconnecting
  • Facebook live crashes
  • Facebook login crashes
  • Scoreboard and images not displayed during live broadcasting
  • Audio cannot be added during broadcasting
  • App crashes after starting stream on Twitch
  • App auto-closes in buffer zones on highways
  • Scoreboard shows as paid only
  • External camera not recognized on iPhone 15 (only sound recognized)
  • Scoreboard turns off or closes after starting or adding scores
  • Repeat function causes continuous on/off cycles

Requested features

21 requests
  • Fix web overlay issues for iOS
  • Improve iOS functionality to match Android
  • Add screen share feature
  • Allow streaming of phone apps
  • Add screen capture mode
Show 16 more
  • Add ability to stream screen
  • Allow streaming to AfreecaTV on iOS
  • Add 3x zoom lens feature for 14pro max
  • Allow screen recording for live streaming games
  • Add one-off permanent upgrade option
  • Fix Facebook login issues
  • Improve UI and clarity
  • Fix VOD orientation glitch
  • Save presets and web sites/images
  • Fix external camera connectivity issues
  • Fix scoreboard issues after update
  • Fix Facebook live crash
  • Fix Facebook login crash
  • Add ability to use external camera for streaming
  • Fix audio issues during broadcasting
  • Fix scoreboard and image display issues during live broadcasting

In-app purchases

None

VDO.Ninja

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CameraFi Live

Subscriptions2
  • All-In-One Package (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • All-In-One Package (Annual)1 Month trial$135.991 Year

Questions

Is VDO.Ninja free?
VDO.Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CameraFi Live free?
CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VDO.Ninja or CameraFi Live?
CameraFi Live is rated higher. VDO.Ninja averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 320 ratings.
Do VDO.Ninja or CameraFi Live have ads?
Neither VDO.Ninja nor CameraFi Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VDO.Ninja or CameraFi Live?
VDO.Ninja ships an update every 11 days, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, VDO.Ninja was updated on October 24, 2026 and CameraFi Live on October 30, 2026.

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