RealtimeKit vs NDI HX Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RealtimeKit
Control your OBS streaming and recording remotely without needing to set up obs-websocket. Manage streaming status, recording status, and switch scenes with ease.
- Remote OBS control
- Control streaming status
- Control recording status
- Switch scenes
- No obs-websocket setup required
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RealtimeKit allows you to remotely control your OBS, you will be able to control streaming and recording status, switch scenes and more! There is no need to set up obs-websocket!
NDI HX Camera
Transform your smartphone into an HD IP camera for professional video production. Stream high-quality video in real-time to OBS, NDI systems, and other compatible software. Ideal for content creators, journalists, and live event broadcasters seeking a portable and integrated solution.
- Real-time NDI streaming
- HD IP camera functionality
- OBS and NDI compatibility
- High-definition video capture
- User-friendly interface
- Efficient local network use
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful broadcasting tool with our innovative app, designed to seamlessly integrate your mobile device into any professional video production setup. Ideal for journalists, content creators, and live event broadcasters, our app turns your smartphone into an HD IP camera, delivering high-quality video streams directly to OBS, NDI systems, and other NDI-compatible software or hardware. Key Features: Real-Time NDI Streaming: Convert your phone’s camera into a high-quality NDI camera, enabling real-time video streaming over local networks with minimal latency. Versatile Compatibility: Whether you're using OBS Camera for live streaming, incorporating footage into Larix Broadcaster setups, or managing streams with IP Cam Controller, our app ensures compatibility and ease of integration. Advanced Capture Technologies: Experience professional-grade capture NDI with features tailored for both NDI camera systems and standard IP webcam functionalities. High Definition Streaming: Supports HD-IPCam standards and Webcams HD to deliver crystal-clear video content, ensuring your streams look professional on all broadcasting platforms. Efficient Local Network Use: Optimized for IPCam Lite environments and designed to work flawlessly in limited bandwidth scenarios, providing a robust solution for IP camera streaming. User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup and an intuitive user interface allow you to start streaming instantly, turning your device into an IP webcam or a comprehensive IP cam controller with just a few taps. This app is perfect for users looking to extend the capabilities of their mobile devices, offering a portable, high-quality video solution that integrates smoothly with existing broadcasting technologies. Whether it's streaming a live concert, reporting from the field, or creating content from your home studio, our app ensures your video captures are seamless and professional. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RealtimeKit at 5.0 against NDI HX Camera's 4.4. RealtimeKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). NDI HX Camera's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 1). On price, 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. NDI HX Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RealtimeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
RealtimeKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI HX Camera has 507 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RealtimeKit ships an update every 3 months, NDI HX Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RealtimeKit | NDI HX Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (507 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 507 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muxable, Inc. | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
RealtimeKit
NDI HX Camera
Bugs and requests
RealtimeKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NDI HX Camera
Reported bugs
9 issues- App times out or freezes after 5-20 minutes of use
- Black screen or no video output despite connection
- Settings gear icon doesn't respond to taps
- App crashes and locks up device requiring restart
- Audio not working on iPhone 15 Pro
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- NDI signal not detected by receiving software
- Incompatibility with iPad display scaling
- App frozen on startup with no button response
- Video stream stalls periodically
Requested features
8 requests- FPS and codec customization options
- Resolution and quality control settings
- Audio transmission support
- Remote zoom control via device remote
- Screen mirroring capability (not just camera)
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- iPad full-screen support
- Lower resolution options below 1080p30
- Better documentation of paid vs free features
In-app purchases
RealtimeKit
No in-app purchases
NDI HX Camera
- Unlimited access$4.991 Month
- Unlimited access$9.993 Months
- Unlimited access$14.996 Months
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- Unlimited access$19.991 Year
