# NDI Player vs SmartPTZ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartPTZ at 100% against NDI Player's 25%. SmartPTZ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8). NDI Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SmartPTZ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartPTZ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NDI Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartPTZ's.

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, SmartPTZ every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NDI Player | SmartPTZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-player/id1644447464/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) | [William Hanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796003441) |

## 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 |


### SmartPTZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488)

Transform your iPhone into a professional live production system. Stream high-quality video, control camera settings, and utilize AI tracking for dynamic content creation. Offers both free basic features and advanced subscription options.

**Highlights:** Ultra-low-latency SRT and RTMP streaming, Manual camera controls (exposure, white balance, focus), Local recording up to 4K, AI-powered subject tracking, Remote PTZ control, Multi-camera workflow integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sPTZ Pro RC | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NDI Player free?

NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartPTZ free?

SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NDI Player or SmartPTZ?

SmartPTZ is rated higher. NDI Player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SmartPTZ averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do NDI Player or SmartPTZ have ads?

Neither NDI Player nor SmartPTZ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NDI Player or SmartPTZ?

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and SmartPTZ every 8 days. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and SmartPTZ on October 14, 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.*