Comparison

NDI Player vs NDI Switcher

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

NDI Switcher

Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 6 NDI feeds
  • Preview individual camera feeds
  • Select one source for output
  • Rebroadcast selected feed via NDI
  • Record individual or all feeds
  • Export recordings for editing
  • Set transition times between feeds
Features
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Switch between your NDI video sources! Focus allows you to connect and select multiple camera feeds, and other NDI video feeds on your local network. Preview your camera feeds, and select one source to output from your device. Connect to OBS over local network. Features include: * Up to 6 simultaneous feed connections (device/network dependent). * Rebroadcast your selected feed to other devices, via NDI. * Share your selected feed full-screen to any connected display, via AppleTV or via HDMI adaptor. * Select feed quality of each individual feed. * Record individual feeds or all at once. * Export recordings from the app to edit in other applications. * Set transition times between feeds. Focus is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand, by David Wood. David loves making real-time video tools, that anyone can use. --- Please note: Video feed quality dependent on your receiving device, any NDI cameras or other devices sending NDI video feeds, and the quality of your network. It is recommended to use a wired ethernet connection with your device, and a 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) ethernet switch or dedicated wifi router with good range/signal strength. -- Focus is © David Wood NDI and the NDI SDK, is © NDI Inc EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens
NDI Switcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Player at 3.8 against NDI Switcher's 1.0. NDI Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and NDI Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NDI Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of NDI Switcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, NDI Switcher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NDI Player versus NDI Switcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI PlayerNDI Switcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationDavid Wood

Customer experience

NDI Player

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

NDI Switcher

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • List Playback$14.99
3 purchases

NDI Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Switcher free?
NDI Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NDI Player or NDI Switcher?
NDI Player is rated higher. NDI Player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while NDI Switcher averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NDI Player or NDI Switcher have ads?
Neither NDI Player nor NDI Switcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Player or NDI Switcher?
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and NDI Switcher every 3 months. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on August 17, 2026 and NDI Switcher on August 21, 2026.

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