Stream Camera for NDI HX vs NDI Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream Camera for NDI HX
Transform your iPhone into a high-resolution video source for live broadcasting. Supports up to 4K video with low latency, ideal for NDI-based production workflows. Offers advanced camera controls and multiple compression options.
- Up to 4K video resolution
- Up to 60 fps frame rate
- Microphone audio with mute
- H.264 and H.265 compression
- Full NDI and NDI HX2 support
- Camera switching
- Pinch to zoom and focus control
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Stream Camera for NDI HX allows you to use your iPhone as a video source for your video broadcasting setup. The video is transmitted at up to 4K resolution with fast frame rates. NDI (Network Device Interface) is an IP video protocol that is used for live video streaming and production. It features low latency, making it particularly useful for live productions. This app can be used in an NDI ecosystem of cameras and other devices. The latest NDI 5 standard is supported. Full NDI and NDI HX2 are supported. Features: Video up to 4K Frame rate up to 60 fps Microphone Audio with mute H.264 and H.265 compression for HX2 Full NDI support Camera switching with support for rear wide, front wide, ultra wide, and telephoto cameras Pinch to zoom Zoom and focus control from monitor
NDI Player
This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.
- NDI source creation
- Customized playlist
- Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
- Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
- Multi-NDI source support
- Real-time audio VU meter
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NDI Player at Free against Stream Camera for NDI HX's $4.99. NDI Player also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Stream Camera for NDI HX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
NDI Player is free to download; Stream Camera for NDI HX costs $4.99 up front. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stream Camera for NDI HX asks for nothing beyond the download.
NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Stream Camera for NDI HX's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.
Stream Camera for NDI HX ships an update every 4 days, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream Camera for NDI HX | NDI Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 3.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #164 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Backes | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
Stream Camera for NDI HX
NDI Player
In-app purchases
Stream Camera for NDI HX
No in-app purchases
NDI Player
- Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
- Movie Playback$9.99
- HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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- List Playback$14.99
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