Strata View vs TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strata View
Monitor your ATEM switcher's program and preview busses remotely via WiFi. Ideal for camera operators to check on-air status without risk of accidental changes. Requires a stable WiFi network for optimal performance.
- Remote monitoring of ATEM program and preview busses
- Connects directly via WiFi, no separate computer needed
- Prevents accidental switch changes by camera operators
- Supports various BlackMagic Design ATEM switcher models
- Displays switcher status in real-time
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Strata View Remote Display 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 * Camera operators can use this to monitor when they are on air without risk of accidentally making a switch change. * Strata View connects directly to your ATEM switcher via Wifi and your switcher's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. * Strata View allows display of the status of your ATEM switcher program and preview busses. NOTE: If you require *control* of your ATEM switcher, you should select Strata Lite or Strata Pro from the App Store instead of Strata View. Strata requires iOS 8.1 or later and ATEM firmware version 3.4, thru 8.3 Firmware. 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. 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/
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
This app functions as a wireless camera input for another application, allowing users to switch between live camera feeds and local media. It offers instant playback control, speed modification, and supports various resolutions and frame rates for professional video production.
- Wireless camera input
- Switch between camera and local movie
- Instant playback and speed control
- Chroma Key for virtual studio
- Teleprompter functionality
- NDI compatibility
- Support for multiple resolutions and frame rates
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- Used in conjunction with TopDirector App (Download separately) as a wireless camera input - Switch between camera and local movie - Instantly playback the recording camera content or original local movie, instantly change the playback speed, instantly modify - playback in point and out point, best for real-time slow-motion playback of live sports games - Compatible both with NDI, NDI|HX H.264, NDI|HX HEVC, can be used with any other standard NDI products - 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution. 24, 25, 30, 50, 60fps support - Purchase the Chroma Key option to build an instant virtual studio - Support the TALLY feature to mark the current PGM camera - Seamlessly embed valuable Teleprompter feature - Support local records for backup simultaneously
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) at 4.5 against Strata View's 3.0. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 48%). Strata View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Strata View asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Strata View's written reviews are positive against 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s.
Strata View ships an update every 6 months, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strata View | TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (12 ratings) | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Gilbert | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
Strata View
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
In-app purchases
Strata View
No in-app purchases
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
- Ads Banner$0.99
- NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt$4.99
- Teleprompter$4.99
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- Screen Mirroring/AirPlay$4.99
- Movie Playback and Slow Motion$9.99
- Chroma Key$9.99
Questions
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