Comparison

VDO.Ninja vs Moblin

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

Moblin

Stream live video from your phone to platforms like Twitch. Offers robust connection protocols, high-quality video up to 4K 60 FPS, and built-in chat for viewer interaction. Includes adaptive bitrate options and video stabilization for a smoother broadcast experience.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to Twitch and other platforms
  • Built-in chat for viewer interaction
  • Support for SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP, RTMPS
  • Up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming
  • Video stabilization
Features
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Stream live to Twitch and other streaming platforms directly from your phone! Main features: - Built-in chat to interact with your viewers - SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP and RTMPS for flexible and reliable connections - Up to 4K, 60 FPS, H.265/HEVC - Optionally use adaptive bitrate for SRT, SRTLA, RIST and RTMP(S) - Video stabilization - And so much more! All features are free to use! Optionally buy cosmetics if you like the app and want to support the developers. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VDO.Ninja3 screens
Moblin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moblin at 4.9 against VDO.Ninja's 3.6. Moblin also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). VDO.Ninja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ratings volume, 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. Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. VDO.Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moblin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of VDO.Ninja's written reviews are positive against 91% of Moblin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDO.Ninja ships an update every 2 weeks, Moblin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VDO.Ninja versus Moblin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDO.NinjaMoblin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (30 ratings)4.9 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews91.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3074 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSteve SeguinErik Moqvist

Customer experience

VDO.Ninja

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

Moblin

All ratings74 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.1%

Bugs and requests

VDO.Ninja

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Moblin

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Screen capture feature doesn’t work when leaving the app
  • Back camera still not working
  • Cannot add channel on iPhone 13 due to invisible buttons
  • GoPro hero 13 not connecting, RTMP server location disappeared
  • Not streaming on rtmp VK after update
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  • RTMP stopped working after new update
  • RTMP server on PC not working after update
  • Screen capture does not record device audio natively
  • Screen capture scene orientation remains fixed when device is rotated
  • Cannot configure chat after deleting and reinstalling
  • Browser widget for donation notifications not working
  • DJI select device is broken, does not populate
  • Occasional cuts or flickers during transmission
  • Recordings are corrupted when the app loses focus

Requested features

16 requests
  • Allow manual resizing of widgets (donation, fundraising)
  • Allow manual resizing of front camera widget
  • Add ability to broadcast via SJCAM cameras
  • Support NDI external feeds
  • Add Moblink for iOS for bonding with older iPhones/iPads
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  • Improve screen capture to record device audio natively
  • Fix screen capture scene orientation when device is rotated
  • Add scene for simultaneous front and back camera use
  • Connect to Bit Speaker for TTS
  • Add connection to OBS Linux
  • Add support for OBS Studio on Linux
  • Improve DJI camera selection/connection
  • Add support for 60 FPS streaming
  • Allow use of external speakers
  • Add ability to broadcast via GoPro cameras
  • Improve embedding of videos

In-app purchases

None

VDO.Ninja

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Moblin

One-time16
  • Goblina$1.99
  • Queen$1.99
  • Peru$1.99
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  • Goblin$1.99
  • King$1.99
  • Looking$1.99
  • Heart$1.99
  • Tetris$1.99
  • Ireland$1.99
  • Tub$1.99
  • Pixels$1.99
  • Pink$4.99
  • Happy$4.99
  • Millionaire$9.99
  • Billionaire$49.99
  • Trillionaire$199.99

Questions

Is VDO.Ninja free?
VDO.Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moblin free?
Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VDO.Ninja or Moblin?
Moblin is rated higher. VDO.Ninja averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Moblin averages 4.9 from 74 ratings.
Do VDO.Ninja or Moblin have ads?
Neither VDO.Ninja nor Moblin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VDO.Ninja or Moblin?
VDO.Ninja ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moblin weekly. Most recently, VDO.Ninja was updated on September 12, 2026 and Moblin on September 21, 2026.

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