Comparison

NDI Player vs TKDS STREAMER

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

TKDS STREAMER

Features
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This is a mobile live streaming application that lets you broadcast video from your phone's or IPAD camera to TKDS Media Core Platform. You can start and stop the stream, switch between the front and back cameras, and mute your microphone. The app provides a clean, full-screen view with on-screen controls that automatically hide.

Screenshots

NDI Player4 screens
TKDS STREAMER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TKDS STREAMER at none against NDI Player's 4. NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TKDS STREAMER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, TKDS STREAMER every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NDI Player versus TKDS STREAMER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI PlayerTKDS STREAMER
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationKevin Fowler

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

TKDS STREAMER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TKDS STREAMER free?
TKDS STREAMER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NDI Player or TKDS STREAMER have ads?
Neither NDI Player nor TKDS STREAMER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Player or TKDS STREAMER?
NDI Player ships an update fortnightly, and TKDS STREAMER every 6 weeks. Most recently, NDI Player was updated on September 28, 2026 and TKDS STREAMER on September 10, 2026.

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