NDI Player vs Skip
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
Skip
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SimStudio helps content creators design engaging interactive simulations. Users can create customized situations with adjustable elements, perfect for entertainment content. Core Features: Scenario creation tools Customizable elements and parameters Real-time preview Easy-to-use interface Our app provides creators with tools to build simulation scenarios that can be used for storytelling and content creation. Users can adjust various parameters to create unique scenarios, making it an ideal tool for creative content development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skip at none against NDI Player's 4. NDI Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Skip asks for nothing beyond the download.
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, Skip monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI Player | Skip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopDirector Corporation | Ajay A S |
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
Skip
No in-app purchases
