Comparison

NDI Player vs Screen Capture for NDI®

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

Screen Capture for NDI®

Broadcast your iOS device's screen in real-time over NDI® technology. Ideal for streamers, content creators, and professionals integrating mobile content into video workflows with minimal latency.

Highlights
  • Real-time NDI® screen broadcast
  • Customizable NDI® name and groups
  • Optimized performance for high-quality video
  • Intuitive user interface with status indicators
  • Seamless integration into professional video workflows
Features
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Screen Capture for NDI® is a powerful, professional-grade app that enables seamless broadcasting of your iOS device's screen over NDI® (Network Device Interface) technology. Perfect for content creators, streamers, and professionals in the broadcasting industry. With an elegant user interface and intuitive controls, Screen Capture NDI® lets you share your device's screen with any NDI-compatible receiver on the same network in real-time, with minimal latency. It's the ideal solution for integrating your iOS device into professional video workflows. Key Features: • Real-time screen capture and broadcast via NDI® • Customizable NDI® name and groups for easy organization in complex setups • Optimized performance for high-quality video with minimal CPU usage • Sleek, intuitive user interface with status indicators for broadcasting and connection Whether you're: • Broadcasting mobile gameplay to OBS, vMix, Wirecast, or other streaming software • Incorporating iOS content into professional video production environments • Sharing presentations wirelessly to an NDI-compatible display • Streaming app demonstrations for webinars or virtual meetings • Teaching or training with real-time screen sharing Screen Capture for NDI® provides a seamless, professional solution for all your iOS screen broadcasting needs. Just connect to the same network as your receiver, configure your NDI® settings, and start broadcasting your iOS device's screen with a single tap. This application is a product of XALTING, built on the industry-standard NDI® technology developed by Vizrt NDI AB. For additional technical support, visit xalting.com/support. Note: XALTING LLC is a third party developer and is in no way affiliated with Vizrt, Newtek, or any related parties.

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens
Screen Capture for NDI®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Player at Free against Screen Capture for NDI®'s $2.99. NDI Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Screen Capture for NDI®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

NDI Player is free to download; Screen Capture for NDI® costs $2.99 up front. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Screen Capture for NDI® asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, Screen Capture for NDI® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NDI Player versus Screen Capture for NDI®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI PlayerScreen Capture for NDI®
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationXALTING LLC

Customer experience

NDI Player

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

Screen Capture for NDI®

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Screen Capture for NDI®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Capture for NDI® free?
Screen Capture for NDI® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NDI Player or Screen Capture for NDI® have ads?
Neither NDI Player nor Screen Capture for NDI® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Player or Screen Capture for NDI®?
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Capture for NDI® every 3 months. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on August 17, 2026 and Screen Capture for NDI® on September 20, 2026.

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