Comparison

TVOutPlayer vs NDI Player

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

Head to head
About

TVOutPlayer

This application plays video files continuously, offering playback controls like zoom and aspect ratio adjustments. It supports external display output and file transfer via FTP when connected to Wi-Fi. Note that it does not convert video formats.

Highlights
  • Continuous video playback
  • Zoom and aspect ratio adjustment
  • External display support
  • FTP server for file transfer
  • Access to camera roll and iPod library
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This software is a player application that continuously plays video. Notes The format of the video file that iPhone and iPad can play depending on the device differs slightly. Since this application has no video conversion function, only movies that can be played by the device can be played. In order to display the camera roll and video of the iPod library, you need to allow access to photos and media libraries. Functional overview You can continuously play the video displayed in the list. You can zoom the video, change the aspect ratio, change the center position of the display. If you connect an external output capable device to your iOS device, you can display the video screen on the external display. When connecting to Wi-Fi, you can send and receive video files with FTP client using the FTP server function in the application.

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

Screenshots

TVOutPlayer4 screens
NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Player at Free against TVOutPlayer's $1.99. NDI Player also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). TVOutPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads 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

NDI Player is free to download; TVOutPlayer costs $1.99 up front. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TVOutPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Player has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TVOutPlayer's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVOutPlayer ships an update every 5 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TVOutPlayer versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVOutPlayerNDI Player
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerr2r660ccTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

TVOutPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NDI Player

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

In-app purchases

None

TVOutPlayer

No 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

Questions

Is TVOutPlayer free?
TVOutPlayer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TVOutPlayer or NDI Player?
NDI Player is rated higher. TVOutPlayer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do TVOutPlayer or NDI Player have ads?
Neither TVOutPlayer nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVOutPlayer or NDI Player?
TVOutPlayer ships an update every 5 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, TVOutPlayer was updated on June 4, 2026 and NDI Player on August 17, 2026.

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