Comparison

NDI Player vs Live Multi Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

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/

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens
Live Multi Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Live Multi Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NDI Player versus Live Multi Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI PlayerLive Multi Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationWOWOW ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Player

One-time4
  • Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
  • Movie Playback$9.99
  • HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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  • List Playback$14.99
None

Live Multi Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Multi Studio free?
Live Multi Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NDI Player or Live Multi Studio have ads?
Neither NDI Player nor Live Multi Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Player or Live Multi Studio?
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and Live Multi Studio every 5 months. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on October 6, 2026 and Live Multi Studio on October 9, 2026.

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