Comparison

NDI Player vs Obsbot Live

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

Obsbot Live

Stream live video using multiple cameras with intuitive controls. Manage PTZ functions, AI features, and image parameters for up to three devices simultaneously. Supports mainstream social platforms and offers customizable canvas layouts for dynamic content creation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-camera connection (up to 3)
  • PTZ control and AI features
  • Image parameter adjustment
  • Mainstream social platform support
  • Customizable canvas layouts
  • Integrated audio mixer
  • Landscape and portrait view support
Features
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"Experience brand new multi-cam live streaming with the innovative OBSBOT Live Easy and Fast Control of Multiple OBSBOT Cameras Supports simultaneous connection to up to three OBSBOT camera devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for PTZ control, AI Features, image parameter adjustment, and multi-camera recording control. Start Multi-camera Live Streaming Anytime, Anywhere The software supports mainstream social live-streaming platforms. After logging in and authorizing the corresponding accounts and connecting multiple OBSBOT cameras, you can start multi-camera video recording/live streaming anytime, anywhere. Landscape and Portrait View Obsbot Live has been adapted for landscape and portrait views. Users can choose the orientation that meets their current needs for live streaming and video recording based on personal habits and usage scenarios. Convenient Canvas Switching After detecting the video stream, the software can automatically recognize and fill in the video content and overlay it on the built-in canvas features. Users can also manually adjust the canvas content and customize their multi-camera live streaming canvas. Clear Audio Mixer With our advanced built-in audio mixer panel, users can monitor and manage the audio status of the currently connected devices, achieving integrated management of audio and video to ensure a high-quality multi-cam live streaming experience. Perfectly matched with Tail Air Smart Remote Controller With Tail Air Smart Remote Controller, your multi-camera control experience will be taken to the next level. Its easy-to-understand operation logic allows you to immediately experience device switching, more realistic button control, or futuristic Motion Control of the PTZ! OBSBOT aims to provide a simpler and more energetic way to enjoy video shooting and live streaming. Record and share your life moments on air with dynamic video language and limitless imagination. If you have any suggestions while using OBSBOT, feel free to write to service@obsbot.com. We value every communication with you."

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens
Obsbot Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Player at 3.8 against Obsbot Live's 1.9. Obsbot Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Obsbot Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NDI Player's written reviews are positive against 20% of Obsbot Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, Obsbot Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NDI Player versus Obsbot Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI PlayerObsbot Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better1.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB356 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationRemo Tech Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

NDI Player

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Obsbot Live

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Obsbot Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Obsbot Live free?
Obsbot Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NDI Player or Obsbot Live?
NDI Player is rated higher. NDI Player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Obsbot Live averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.
Do NDI Player or Obsbot Live have ads?
Neither NDI Player nor Obsbot Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Player or Obsbot Live?
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and Obsbot Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and Obsbot Live on September 23, 2026.

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