Comparison

WiFi Camera vs NDI Screen Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WiFi Camera

Wirelessly connect two iOS devices to use one as a remote camera. Capture high-resolution photos remotely, stream the camera view, and transfer images instantly. Ideal for group shots and remote photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless device connection
  • Remote photo capture
  • Real-time camera view streaming
  • Full-resolution photo transfer
  • Picture-in-picture view
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Use one iPhone or iPad to see through another's camera and take the photo remotely. Set up your camera, check the framing on your other device, and tap the shutter when everyone is ready. WiFi Camera sends the full-size photo back to you, ready to save or share. CONNECT TWO DEVICES Install and open WiFi Camera on both devices. Find your other iPhone or iPad in the nearby list, tap to connect, and accept the invitation. You can also enable auto-accept for nearby invitations. SEE AND CONTROL THE CAMERA Watch the live camera view, switch between the other device's front and back cameras, and take photos remotely. When both devices have a camera, they can share their views with each other. KEEP THE ORIGINAL PHOTO Browse your photos in the app, zoom in to check the details, save to your photo library, or share the original image with the iOS share sheet. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use an iPhone as the camera and an iPad as the viewfinder, or connect two iPhones. The dark interface keeps the live view in focus, with clear controls and a small preview of your own camera. REQUIREMENTS • Two nearby iPhones or iPads with WiFi Camera installed and open. • This version requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. • At least one device must have an available camera. • Enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and allow Local Network access when prompted. A shared Wi-Fi network is recommended for live video. WiFi Camera connects Apple mobile devices to each other. It does not connect to standalone cameras, DSLRs, webcams, or IP security cameras, and it is not an internet-based remote monitoring service.

About

NDI Screen Remote

Features
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NDI Remote gives you fast, mobile control of NDI Studio Monitor and BirdDog PLAY on your local network. Add devices by IP/hostname and manage sources, overlays, audio, and display settings in seconds. Key features • Switch NDI main and overlay sources • Clear overlays and toggle picture‑in‑picture • Choose audio output and mute audio • Display controls: target display, always on top, hide border • Overlay tools: tally, safe areas, VU meter, center cross, aspect guides • Recording controls and custom record path • BirdDog PLAY source switching and device info • Maintenance actions: restart video subsystem or reboot device • Optional NDI web auth stored securely on device Requirements • BirdDog PLAY or NDI Studio Monitor on the same local network • No account required; devices are stored locally on your phone

Screenshots

WiFi Camera3 screens
NDI Screen Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WiFi Camera at $1.99 against NDI Screen Remote's $8.99. NDI Screen Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WiFi Camera costs $1.99 and NDI Screen Remote $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WiFi Camera versus NDI Screen Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi CameraNDI Screen Remote
Price$1.99 — better$8.99
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel AmitayYoucci UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Bugs and requests

WiFi Camera

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 12 and later versions
  • App fails to open on newer iOS versions
  • Devices cannot connect despite being on same network
  • Connection drops after taking photos
  • Black or corrupted saved images
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  • Preview image quality extremely poor
  • Exposure settings incorrect (too bright or too dark)
  • Click-to-focus not functioning
  • App blocks device from sleeping after disconnection
  • Incompatibility with Canon and other non-Apple cameras
  • Notifications cause disconnections

Requested features

12 requests
  • Video recording functionality
  • Zoom controls for camera
  • Flash control and activation
  • Timer/delay mode for self-portraits
  • Auto-pairing for trusted devices
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  • Auto-accept connections between paired devices
  • Faster photo capture between shots
  • Grid overlay and HDR support
  • Ability to disable auto-save to both devices
  • Cross-platform support (non-Apple devices)
  • Better photo preview quality
  • Improved exposure control

NDI Screen Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Camera

No in-app purchases

None

NDI Screen Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Camera free?
WiFi Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Screen Remote free?
NDI Screen Remote costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiFi Camera or NDI Screen Remote have ads?
Neither WiFi Camera nor NDI Screen Remote shows ads.

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