Comparison

Strata Pro 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

Strata Pro

Control BlackMagic Design ATEM switchers remotely via Wi-Fi. Manage program/preview busses, transitions, keys, audio, and macros without a separate computer. Supports external MIDI control and HyperDeck integration.

Highlights
  • Program and Preview Bus Control
  • Transition and Key Control
  • Aux Output and Audio Control
  • MIDI and Macro Control
  • HyperDeck Integration
  • Wi-Fi Connection Indicator
Features
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Strata Pro Remote for BlackMagic Design ATEM Switchers, including ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1M/E, ATEM 2M/E, Production Studio 4K, 1M/E Production Studio 4K, 2M/E Production Studio 4K, TelevisionStudio HD, ATEM Mini Series. Strata connects directly to your ATEM switcher via Wifi and your switcher's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. PRO VERSION: This Pro version includes control of all the primary buttons on ATEM Switchers including control of the second ME in ATEM 2M/E switchers, control of Aux Outputs and Audio. Pro also supports external or network Midi control supporting devices such as Nanopad, and also adds macro capability to ATEM Switchers with Strata's built in recordable macros, and also ATEM native macros. Using v6.8 of ATEM and later, Strata Pro can even control attached HyperDecks through ATEM Macros. FEATURES: * Control Program and Preview Busses * Cut and Auto Transition Control * Control On-Air of Upstream and Downstream Keys * Control Selection of Next Transition Actions * Transition Preview * TBar Control * Fade To Black * Select Transition Style * Connection Indicator with auto-reconnect * Control of Aux Outputs * Control of Audio Faders and Metering * Configurable Midi Control of all buttons * Recordable Macros - internally and using Link to BMD Atem Software Panel * Trigger native Atem macros, including HyperDeck Control * Step through Stills in Media Player 1 NOTE: This app is not designed for older ATEM Switchers not manufactured by BlackMagic Design. Requires iOS 8.1 or later and ATEM 3.4, thru 8.3 Firmware. Channels 17-20 on 2ME 4K are not controllable. IMPORTANT: The control protocol uses UDP and is fairly intolerant to packet loss and network latency. It is very important to have a reliable, responsive WIFI network for Strata Pro to work reliably. Wifi router performance varies between vendors, and best results have been shown with Apple Airport wifi routers. Some 3rd party routers have shown to be unreliable due to latency or UDP packet loss. See http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html for more details on optimising your Wifi environment for Strata. If you are concerned about your WIFI check connectivity to your ATEM first with the free "Strata View" app. Some reviews have mentioned 'crashing' -note that in all cases examined this is due to an unreliable WIFI environment and *not* a problem with the Strata app itself. You *will* need a suitable low latency, low loss WIFI environment if you wish to connect to an ATEM using WIFI - this is due to the ATEM's intolerance of latency and packet loss. The new version of Strata will handle poor connections much more elegantly. Please read all the information at the support site before assuming that Strata is at fault. http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html Independent Review of this app at: http://www.studiotech.tv/st59strata/

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

NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Player at Free against Strata Pro's $14.99. NDI Player also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Strata Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (52% vs 25%). On ratings volume, 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; Strata Pro costs $14.99 up front. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Strata Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Strata Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strata Pro ships an update every 3 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Strata Pro versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrata ProNDI Player
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (10 ratings)3.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1018 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

Strata Pro

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative48.4%

NDI Player

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

In-app purchases

None

Strata Pro

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 Strata Pro free?
Strata Pro costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strata Pro or NDI Player?
NDI Player is rated higher. Strata Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Strata Pro or NDI Player have ads?
Neither Strata Pro nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata Pro or NDI Player?
Strata Pro ships an update every 3 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, Strata Pro was updated on August 12, 2026 and NDI Player on August 17, 2026.

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