# NDI Player vs VisLive NDI Camera

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Player at 3.8 against VisLive NDI Camera's 3.0. NDI Player also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). VisLive NDI Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and VisLive NDI Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Player has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, VisLive NDI Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NDI Player | VisLive NDI Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vislive-ndi-camera/id6462423152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) | [Beijing Vexel Software Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228572319) |

## What reviewers say

### NDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464)

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.

**Highlights:** NDI source creation, Customized playlist, Screen mirroring/AirPlay output, Apple Pencil/Finger annotation, Multi-NDI source support, Real-time audio VU meter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Using Apple Pencil or Finger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Playback | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |
| List Playback | $14.99 | one-time |


### VisLive NDI Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vislive-ndi-camera/id6462423152)

Transform your mobile device into a high-quality camera for live streaming and recording. Connect wirelessly to PC software for flexible shooting angles and professional features like Tally indication and auto focus. Supports various Wi-Fi environments and encoding options.

**Highlights:** Wireless PC connection, High-quality, low-bandwidth transmission, H.264/H.265 encoding support, Flexible shooting angles, Tally indication, Auto focus and auto lighting, Multiple PC connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NDIHX功能 限时优惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| NDIHX Function | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NDI Player free?

NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VisLive NDI Camera free?

VisLive NDI Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NDI Player or VisLive NDI Camera?

NDI Player is rated higher. NDI Player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while VisLive NDI Camera averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NDI Player or VisLive NDI Camera have ads?

Neither NDI Player nor VisLive NDI Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NDI Player or VisLive NDI Camera?

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and VisLive NDI Camera every 2 months. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on August 17, 2026 and VisLive NDI Camera on June 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*