Comparison

VisLive NDI Camera vs MAKI Studio

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

Head to head
About

VisLive NDI Camera

Transform your mobile device into a high-quality camera for live streaming and recording. Connect wirelessly to PC software for flexible shooting angles and professional features like Tally indication and auto focus. Supports various Wi-Fi environments and encoding options.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC connection
  • High-quality, low-bandwidth transmission
  • H.264/H.265 encoding support
  • Flexible shooting angles
  • Tally indication
  • Auto focus and auto lighting
  • Multiple PC connections
Features
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VisLive NDI Camera – Connected with VisLive software on PC via Wi-Fi connection. Free your creativity with more economic shooting devices and new shooting angles for live streaming and recording. Easy and simple, auto recognition by software on PC; High-quality, low-bandwidth HX transmission mode; Support H.264/H.265 encoding; Convenient switching between full bandwidth and HX mode; Flexible shooting angle, easy switch between front and rear camera; Professional features including Tally indication, audio output, auto focus, and auto lighting; Support high, medium, and low transmission quality, suitable for various Wi-Fi environments; Connecting to multiple PC-side "VisLive" software at the same time; H.264 files can also be recorded on the mobile phone while transforming.

About

MAKI Studio

Transform your iPad into a professional live production switcher for multi-camera streaming and recording. Supports up to 4K video and NDI for seamless wireless camera integration.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera switching
  • 4K video support
  • NDI integration
  • SRT streaming
  • Intuitive controls
  • Live recording
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BirdDog MAKI Studio is a powerful live production software designed specifically for MAKI Live cameras, as well as BirdDog MAKI Ultra and X series cameras. Built for creators, educators, and professionals, it transforms your iPad into a full-featured production switcher with intuitive controls and seamless multi-camera switching. With support for high-quality video up to 4K, MAKI Studio delivers professional-grade live streaming and recording. Its responsive interface makes it easy to manage multiple camera angles, mix audio, and enhance your production in real time. MAKI Studio is optimized for NDI, allowing for a simple and efficient workflow with wireless camera connectivity. It also supports SRT for reliable streaming over the internet. Whether you are live streaming, capturing presentations, or producing multi-camera content, MAKI Studio provides a flexible and portable solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly with BirdDog’s latest cameras, including MAKI Live, MAKI Ultra, and X series models, MAKI Studio ensures a streamlined production experience with industry-leading video quality. Download MAKI Studio today and take your live productions to the next level.

Screenshots

VisLive NDI Camera3 screens
MAKI Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MAKI Studio at 4.0 against VisLive NDI Camera's 3.0. MAKI Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). VisLive NDI Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. VisLive NDI Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MAKI Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MAKI Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VisLive NDI Camera ships an update every 2 months, MAKI Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
VisLive NDI Camera versus MAKI Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisLive NDI CameraMAKI Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Vexel Software Technology Co.,Ltd.BirdDog Australia PTY LTD

Customer experience

VisLive NDI Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MAKI Studio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VisLive NDI Camera

One-time2
  • NDIHX功能 限时优惠$0.99
  • NDIHX Function$9.99
None

MAKI Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VisLive NDI Camera free?
VisLive NDI Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAKI Studio free?
MAKI Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VisLive NDI Camera or MAKI Studio?
MAKI Studio is rated higher. VisLive NDI Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MAKI Studio averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VisLive NDI Camera or MAKI Studio have ads?
Neither VisLive NDI Camera nor MAKI Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VisLive NDI Camera or MAKI Studio?
VisLive NDI Camera ships an update every 2 months, and MAKI Studio monthly. Most recently, VisLive NDI Camera was updated on June 10, 2026 and MAKI Studio on September 22, 2026.

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