Screen Capture for NDI HX vs NDI Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Capture for NDI HX
Stream your device's screen wirelessly to NDI receivers for professional live video production. Supports various NDI formats and adjustable bitrates for optimal network performance. Easily integrate your device as a wireless video source.
- Wireless NDI screen streaming
- Supports NDI and NDI HX2 formats
- H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) encoding
- Selectable bitrate (100 KBps - 10 MBps)
- Audio switching on/off
- Landscape video support
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Stream your device's screen to an NDI receiver. NDI (Network Device Interface) is a low latency IP video protocol. It is used in professional live video production and can be used in online broadcasting systems. The mirror app turns your device's display and app audio into wireless source for NDI systems. Receivers need to be on the same network. The mirror transmissions should automatically appear in the list of sources on your receiver software. This app includes full NDI format and HX2 format. HX2 formats include H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) encoding. The app supports audio switching on and off and enabling landscape video. For NDI HX2, a variable bit rate is selectable between 100 KBps and 10 MBps to optimize network performance.
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 Screen Capture for NDI HX's $4.99. NDI Player also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 5). Screen Capture for NDI HX's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (60% vs 25%). On 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; Screen Capture for NDI HX costs $4.99 up front. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Screen Capture for NDI HX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screen Capture for NDI HX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Screen Capture for NDI HX's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.
Screen Capture for NDI HX ships an update weekly, NDI Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Screen Capture for NDI HX | NDI Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Backes | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
Screen Capture for NDI HX
NDI Player
In-app purchases
Screen Capture 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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