# YouTube vs NDI Camera

The clearest difference is price: YouTube at Free against NDI Camera's $19.99. YouTube also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). NDI Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

YouTube is free to download; NDI Camera costs $19.99 up front. YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. NDI Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 38% of NDI Camera's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, NDI Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | NDI Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [3.1 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-camera-easy-streaming/id1477266080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 37.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #24 |
| Size | 375 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Vi(z)rt, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/573312611) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #3 Top Grossing, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #64 Top Free (US App Store)

Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

**Highlights:** Personalized video recommendations, Subscribe to favorite channels, Explore trending and popular content, Connect with creators via comments and posts, Create and upload videos, Ad-free viewing with Premium, Save videos for offline playback

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | per month |
| FOX One | $19.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| Youtube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| Super Chat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $2.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Chat | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Diverse content
- 🎓 Educational videos
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🌐 Vast library of videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
- 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
- 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
- 🔒 Censorship concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues
- Subscription tab bugs
- Inconsistent UI changes
- Syncing problems across devices
- Unreliable video recommendations

**Requested features**

- Bring back dislike button
- Improve playlist management
- Add option to customize video quality
- Enhance background playback
- Improve comment section functionality


### NDI Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-camera-easy-streaming/id1477266080)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a professional live-streaming camera. Easily send high-quality, low-latency video and audio to popular platforms like Zoom and MS Teams. Enhance your broadcasts with new camera angles and perspectives.

**Highlights:** Professional live-streaming camera, Low-latency video and audio, Seamless integration with popular platforms, Add new camera angles, Mobile source for live production

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great quality video
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Low latency
- 👍 Works well with OBS
- 👍 Useful for live streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 🐛 Unstable video transmission
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with open access

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 17
- Freezing and loss of video feed
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
- Horizontal mirroring of video
- Inability to detect device on Mac

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple camera lenses
- Ability to select frame rate
- More camera settings (white balance, ISO, etc.)
- Remote control options
- Portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NDI Camera free?

NDI Camera costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or NDI Camera?

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while NDI Camera averages 3.1 from 187 ratings.

### Do YouTube or NDI Camera have ads?

YouTube shows ads; NDI Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or NDI Camera?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and NDI Camera every 2 months. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 25, 2026 and NDI Camera on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, YouTube or NDI Camera?

YouTube currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and NDI Camera at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*