Comparison

VDO.Ninja vs VISQ

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

VISQ

Features
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VisQ helps you find the right photos and videos on your iPhone with intelligent on-device search. Instead of scrolling through your library, you can search using natural language, use a reference image to find similar moments, and explore why a result matched. The project README describes VisQ as an on-device photo and video retrieval app for iPhone with natural-language search, reference-image plus text retrieval, explainable results, and privacy-first local processing. Features • Search your photo and video library with natural language • Use a reference image and text prompt to find visually similar media • See “Why This Matched” explanations for search results • Index photos and videos locally for faster retrieval • Keep embeddings, ranking, and inference on device • Use core retrieval features without depending on a server round-trip or constant network connection VisQ is built for people who want a smarter and more private way to rediscover their media. According to the README, the app indexes local photo-library assets, supports text retrieval and composed retrieval, and keeps media processing and retrieval logic on device.

Screenshots

VDO.Ninja3 screens
VISQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VDO.Ninja at 15.0 against VISQ's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VDO.Ninja versus VISQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDO.NinjaVISQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB3.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve SeguinRitesh Thawkar

In-app purchases

None

VDO.Ninja

No in-app purchases

None

VISQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDO.Ninja free?
VDO.Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VISQ free?
VISQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDO.Ninja or VISQ have ads?
Neither VDO.Ninja nor VISQ shows ads.

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