Comparison

Strata Lite vs NDI Multiview

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

Head to head
About

Strata Lite

Control your Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher remotely via Wi-Fi. This app offers basic control for program and preview buttons, with additional features like transition control and button remapping available on iPad. It connects directly to your switcher without needing a separate computer.

Highlights
  • Program and Preview bus control
  • Cut and Auto transition control
  • T-Bar control
  • Remappable source button layout
  • Connection indicator with auto-reconnect
Features
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Strata Lite Remote for BlackMagic Design ATEM Switchers, including ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1M/E, ATEM 2M/E, Production Studio 4K and 1M/E / 2M/E Production Studio 4K, TelevisionStudio HD and 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. LITE VERSION: The Lite version includes basic control of Program and Preview buttons on ATEM Switchers (on iPhone controls Program bus only). FEATURES (iPad version): * Control Program and Preview Busses * Cut and Auto Transition Control * TBar Control * Remapping of Source Button Layout * Connection Indicator with auto-reconnect Note that the iPhone version does not control preview or Auto, only cuts on the program bus. NOTE: It does not provide control of the second ME in ATEM 2M/E switchers, although it does control Program and Preview on the first ME of an ATEM 2M/E. This app is not designed for older ATEM Switchers not manufactured by BlackMagic Design. Strata requires iOS 8.1 or later and ATEM firmware version 3.4, thru 8.3 Firmware. NOTE: If you require more complete control of your ATEM switcher, including ME2 of the 2M/E, you should select Strata Pro from the App Store instead of Strata Lite. (Strata Pro provides control of ALL the main buttons on ATEM Switchers plus Midi Control and Macros). 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 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. Strata will now handle poor connections much more elegantly. See http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html for more details on optimising your Wifi environment for Strata. Independent Review of this app at: http://www.studiotech.tv/st59strata/

About

NDI Multiview

Monitor multiple NDI video sources simultaneously with advanced tools like vector scopes and histograms. Control PTZ cameras remotely and record up to nine inputs in H.264 or HEVC. Features include zoom, audio meters, and automatic NDI source discovery.

Highlights
  • Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view
  • PTZ remote control
  • Vector scope, histogram, parade, waveform
  • Simultaneous NDI recording
  • Double-tap zoom
  • Automatic NDI source discovery
Features
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- Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view simultaneously - PTZ Control, focus, exposure, white-balance remote settings - Vector scope, histogram, parade and waveform for professional users - Up to 9 NDI inputs record simultaneously with H.264 or HEVC formats - Double-tap to zoom in for full-screen detail monitor - Supports NDI High Bandwidth(SpeedHQ), NDI HX2(H.264), NDI HX2(HEVC), NDI HX3(H.264), NDI HX3(HEVC) - Supports NDI low bandwidth mode - Supports action and title safe area display - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - Automatically find out all NDI sources in the current network, Extra IPs and NDI Discovery Server - List all the NDI metadata - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

Strata Lite1 screens
NDI Multiview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Multiview at Free against Strata Lite's $4.99. NDI Multiview also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Strata Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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 Multiview is free to download; Strata Lite costs $4.99 up front. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Strata Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Multiview holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 128 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Strata Lite's written reviews are positive against 46% of NDI Multiview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strata Lite ships an update every 5 months, NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Strata Lite versus NDI Multiview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrata LiteNDI Multiview
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (30 ratings)4.0 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews45.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

Strata Lite

All ratings30 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative57.1%

NDI Multiview

All ratings128 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

Strata Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NDI Multiview

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Watermark remains after purchase
  • App crashes constantly
  • PTZ control is uncontrollable
  • Purchased PTZ won't restore
  • App opens and crashes after purchase
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  • Discovery of cameras broken/slow
  • Audio not in sync with video
  • Stopped reading sources
  • Payment accepted but watermark remains

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
  • Adjust pricing for bundled features
  • Apple TV version planned?

In-app purchases

None

Strata Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Multiview

One-time4
  • Professional Video Scopes$9.99
  • PTZ Camera Control$9.99
  • Watermark and Full Screen Zoom$14.99
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  • Enable Record/Snapshot$19.99

Questions

Is Strata Lite free?
Strata Lite costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strata Lite or NDI Multiview?
NDI Multiview is rated higher. Strata Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 128 ratings.
Do Strata Lite or NDI Multiview have ads?
Neither Strata Lite nor NDI Multiview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata Lite or NDI Multiview?
Strata Lite ships an update every 5 months, and NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strata Lite was updated on October 12, 2026 and NDI Multiview on October 14, 2026.

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