# NDI Player vs NDI Switcher

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NDI Player | NDI Switcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-switcher-focus/id6504482431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) | [David Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591693846) |

## 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 |


### NDI Switcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-switcher-focus/id6504482431)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


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