Stream Camera for NDI HX vs NDI Screen Capture
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 Screen Capture
Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.
- Real-time screen capture
- NDI output streaming
- NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
- Lock screen rotation
- Audio and mic input
- Easy to use
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- Capture iOS & iPadOS full or partial screen content in realtime - Stream NDI output in realtime - NDI HX H.264 and NDI HX HEVC support - Locking screen rotation while capturing - Audio and Mic input support - Easy to use for e-Learning or game demonstration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NDI Screen Capture at Free against Stream Camera for NDI HX's $4.99. NDI Screen Capture also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Stream Camera for NDI HX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). 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 Screen Capture is free to download; Stream Camera for NDI HX costs $4.99 up front. NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stream Camera for NDI HX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stream Camera for NDI HX holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Stream Camera for NDI HX's written reviews are positive against 33% of NDI Screen Capture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stream Camera for NDI HX ships an update every 4 days, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream Camera for NDI HX | NDI Screen Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #164 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Backes | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
Stream Camera for NDI HX
NDI Screen Capture
In-app purchases
Stream Camera for NDI HX
No in-app purchases
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
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