NDI Player vs Live Multi Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Live Multi Studio
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Live Multi Studio(LMS) is a Video, audio, and control signal transmission software which has following features "Japanese TV broadcaster developed" "Low latency" and "Easy connection". With this application, you can easily transmit live video from iPhone camera, receive video from other devices, and receive a tally light. It is useful for live production and confirmation of return video with iPhone. *iPhone 8 and SE can only receive video, audio, and tally light. Features -Japanese TV broadcaster creating its original protocol -Port opening is not necessary despite being over the internet -Protect your data with the latest encryption methods -“low-latency,” and “packet loss retransmission requests” -1:N transmission is possible -LMS can also send control signals For more detailed features, please visit the official website. https://livemulti.jp/studio/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Multi Studio at none against NDI Player's 4. NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Live Multi Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, Live Multi Studio every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI Player | Live Multi Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopDirector Corporation | WOWOW ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
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
Live Multi Studio
No in-app purchases









