Comparison

NDI Player vs LutzNDI

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

LutzNDI

Features
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LutzNDI – Professional NDI® Video Monitor for iPad & iPhone Transform your iOS device into a professional broadcast monitor. LutzNDI is the ultimate NDI® video monitoring app for broadcast engineers, live production teams, streaming professionals, and video creators. Designed for studio-quality performance, it delivers real-time, low-latency NDI monitoring with advanced tools normally found only in expensive hardware systems. Whether you’re in a live control room, on location for multi-camera production, teaching broadcast workflows, or running a remote streaming studio, LutzNDI gives you the power, precision, and portability to monitor and analyze your NDI video sources—anywhere on your network. Key Features Professional NDI Video Monitoring Real-time discovery of all NDI sources on your local network Single Source Mode for full-screen, high-quality monitoring Multi-Source Grid Mode – View up to 4 NDI streams at once (2x2 layout) Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for main + preview feeds Low-latency streaming with adaptive bandwidth management Auto source detection via Bonjour / mDNS Studio-Grade Video Scopes (iPad Exclusive) Waveform Monitor for accurate luminance analysis RGB Histogram for precise exposure control Vectorscope for color accuracy & broadcast compliance RGB Parade for detailed channel separation GPU-accelerated Metal rendering for ultra-smooth 60fps scope updates Color Grading & LUT Support Real-time 3D LUT application with adjustable intensity Import custom .cube LUTs for on-set look management Built-in LUT presets for popular film and broadcast styles Hardware-accelerated color processing for zero lag Annotation & QC Tools Freeze any frame for technical review & annotation Draw overlays directly on paused frames Add safe area masks (action safe, title safe) and custom overlays On-screen performance metrics: FPS, resolution, connection quality Perfect For: Broadcast Engineers – Studio & OB truck monitoring Live Streaming Producers – Multi-camera control rooms Film & TV Production Crews – On-set reference monitoring Video Engineers – Signal quality checks & color analysis Post-Production Teams – Client review stations Houses of Worship – Affordable multi-camera monitoring Educational Programs – Teaching live production workflows Why LutzNDI? Replaces hardware monitors costing $5,000–$50,000 Portable – Use your iPad or iPhone anywhere on your network All-in-one solution – Multi-source, scopes, LUTs, overlays in one app Optimized for iOS – Metal-based rendering, smooth gestures, efficient memory use Proven Stability – Designed for long sessions without dropping frames

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens
LutzNDI2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Player at Free against LutzNDI's $4.99. LutzNDI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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; LutzNDI costs $4.99 up front. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LutzNDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NDI Player versus LutzNDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI PlayerLutzNDI
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationJosh Wright

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

LutzNDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LutzNDI free?
LutzNDI costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NDI Player or LutzNDI have ads?
Neither NDI Player nor LutzNDI shows ads.

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