VidiU vs BallHawk AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VidiU
This app enables remote monitoring and configuration of a live video encoder over WiFi. Stream high-definition video directly to the web without a PC, choosing your preferred CDN. It supports various connection methods and offers real-time encoding with audio inputs.
- Remote monitoring and configuration
- PC-free live HD video streaming
- API integration with Ustream/Livestream
- Supports various CDNs (RTMP)
- Multiple connection options (WiFi, Ethernet, 3G/4G)
- Real-time H.264 encoding
- Bandwidth sharing via ShareLink
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The VidiU iOS application allows users to remotely monitor and configure their Teradek VidiU encoder over WiFi. The Teradek VidiU gives you the freedom to broadcast live high definition video directly to the Web without a PC. Whether you’re streaming out of a video switcher or wirelessly from your camera, VidiU allows you to go live when you want, where you want. VidiU offers API level integration with the Ustream and new Livestream platforms, which makes streaming to your channel as easy as logging into your account. VidiU also allows you to choose the CDN that is right for you. VidiU's generic RTMP interface allows you to stream your live video content to a Wowza server or the platform of your choice at any time. VidiU streams over dual band MIMO WiFi, Ethernet, or via a single 3G/4G USB modem. For events that require you to be completely wireless, VidiU’s rechargeable Li-Ion battery lets you roam cable-free for up to 60 minutes. VidiU offers a free application for iOS that allows you to stream a second video feed to your mobile device for monitoring your live broadcast. Since VidiU acts as its own dual band Access Point, you can choose to connect your iPad or iPhone directly to the device or to your local network. Connect your HDMI video source to VidiU and stream at resolutions up to 1080p (see Technical S). VidiU encodes video in real-time using high profile H.264 compression and AAC audio at up to 5Mbps. Embedded HDMI audio, headphone output, and a mic/line input are supported. Use ShareLink to share your bandwidth (up to 4 iPhones/iPads) for increased bandwidth to stream live broadcasts, and our new backgrounding system for ShareLink allows you to share your bandwidth even while the app isn't running, provided you share your location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
BallHawk AI
This app transforms your phone into a sports filming and broadcasting system. It offers AI-powered camera tracking, live streaming, multi-camera production, and automatic highlight creation. Easily capture and share game action with friends, family, or fans.
- AI-powered sports tracking
- Multi-camera production
- Live streaming
- Automatic highlight creation
- AI Scoreboard Reader
- Remote camera control
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WATCH THE GAME. BALLHAWK HANDLES THE CAMERA. Stop watching the game through your phone. Start enjoying every moment. BallHawk transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful sports filming and broadcasting system. From AI-powered camera tracking and live streaming to professional AI reading scoreboards, multi-camera production, and unforgettable highlights, BallHawk helps you capture the action and share it with the people who matter most. Whether you're a parent cheering from the stands, a coach recording your team, an athlete building a collection of highlights, or a broadcaster producing live sports, BallHawk brings everything together in one app. SMARTER SPORTS FILMING Pair your iPhone with a compatible BallHawk gimbal and let BallHawk's AI help follow the action. Spend less time operating the camera and more time enjoying the game. - AI-powered sports tracking - Game and player tracking capabilities - Automatic and manual camera zoom - Remote camera positioning and control - Flexible recording options, including 4K local recording on supported iPhones POWERFUL LIVE SPORTS BROADCASTING Turn your iPhone or iPad into a mobile sports production system without expensive broadcasting equipment. - Stream games live for friends, families, and fans - Connect multiple cameras for more viewing angles - Add professional scoreboards and game clocks - Control cameras and production remotely - Capture important plays and create highlights - Produce sports coverage with fewer people and less equipment SCOREBOARDS MADE SIMPLE Give every game a more professional presentation. Use manual scorekeeping controls or connect an additional iPhone to let BallHawk's AI Scoreboard Reader follow a physical scoreboard and help automate score and clock updates. With scoreboard support for more than 20 sports, BallHawk makes it easier to share the complete game experience. FOLLOW YOUR TEAM You don't need to operate a camera to enjoy BallHawk. Follow your favorite teams, watch available games, and enjoy highlights from wherever you are. Parents, grandparents, relatives, and fans can stay connected to the teams and athletes they love. Watching and following teams is free. EVERY ATHLETE HAS A STORY The winning shot. The incredible catch. The moment everyone remembers. BallHawk helps capture those moments so they can be shared and celebrated. With Player Locker, athletes and families can organize and preserve highlights across teams, sports, games, and seasons. Because the best moments deserve more than a temporary place on someone's phone. BUILT FOR REAL SPORTS. REAL FAMILIES. REAL MOMENTS. BallHawk is part of Apollo Streams, a sports broadcasting platform built to make professional-quality sports coverage accessible to everyone. You don't need a production crew or a massive budget to create something worth watching. You just need a game worth remembering. Never miss the moment again. ACCESS AND REQUIREMENTS BallHawk offers free team-following and viewing features. BallHawk Pro production features are available at no additional Pro software charge when a genuine BallHawk gimbal is connected. Production without BallHawk hardware requires an eligible BallHawk Studio subscription. Some features require compatible hardware, additional devices, or separate paid services. Feature availability may vary by sport, device, and software version. Learn more at ApolloStreams.com Questions? [support@apollostreams.com](mailto:support@apollostreams.com) Terms and Conditions: https://apollostreams.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://apollostreams.com/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BallHawk AI at 100% against VidiU's 16%. BallHawk AI also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). VidiU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). 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. BallHawk AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month. VidiU asks for nothing beyond the download.
BallHawk AI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of VidiU's written reviews are positive against 100% of BallHawk AI's.
VidiU ships an update every 6 weeks, BallHawk AI every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VidiU | BallHawk AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (28 ratings) | 4.8 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — 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 | 13.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teradek | APOLLOSTREAMS |
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VidiU
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In-app purchases
VidiU
No in-app purchases
BallHawk AI
- Basic Monthly$9.951 Month
- Pro Monthly$19.951 Month
- Elite Monthly$39.951 Month
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- Basic Annual$99.001 Year
- Pro Annual$199.001 Year
- Elite Annual$399.001 Year
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