Live Switcher Mobile vs USB Camera to NDI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live Switcher Mobile
Stream live video from multiple camera angles using your smartphone. Enhance your broadcasts with graphics and captions, and stream directly to popular platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Supports screen capture for game commentary.
- Multi-angle live streaming
- Add graphics and captions
- Screen capture streaming
- Supports YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
- Wireless camera connection
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Make Your Streams More Engaging. Live Switcher Mobile is an app that lets you livestream and record video using just your smartphone. Arrange multiple video sources in a custom layout, add captions and images, and create your own unique streaming layout. Create professional-looking streams with ease, no computer or specialized equipment required. [Main Features] ■ Display Two Video Sources on One Screen Combine gameplay footage and camera video on a single screen. Create layouts that match your streaming style. ■ Customize Your Layout Freely Adjust the position, size, and visible area of each video freely. Add captions, images, and videos to create your own unique streaming layout. ■ Switch Between Multiple Video Sources Connect multiple smartphones and Canon cameras. Switch between video sources with a single tap while livestreaming or recording. ■ Manage Audio in One Place Adjust the volume of each connected video source individually. Manage mute and audio on/off settings from a single screen. [Supported Streaming Services] YouTube Facebook Twitch RTMP-compatible services [System Requirements & Supported Devices] For the latest information on supported operating systems, compatible devices, and supported Canon cameras, please visit: https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=lsm [Notes] - Please install this app on all smartphones you connect. - When using this app, please ensure that all cameras and smartphones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - This app does not provide live streaming services. When performing live streaming, separate settings for video distribution platforms such as YouTube are required. - Some functions may not work properly depending on your device and environment. [Important Information for Your Purchase] - This app is available for free, but some features require a paid subscription. Please check the purchase screen within the app for details. - The paid plan is a subscription-based monthly paid service. The service will start immediately after purchasing the subscription. - Some functions may not work properly depending on your device and environment. Therefore, if you wish to use paid features, please check this app in your environment during the free trial period before registering. - After the initial registration, the monthly usage fee will be charged to your Apple Account at the end of the one-month free trial period. If you cancel within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, you will not be charged. - You can check the next billing date for this service in your App Store account settings. - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew and you will continue to be charged. After purchase, you can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. - For residents of Japan: Please check here for the display based on the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/ja/tokushouhou.html (*1) YouTube is a registered trademark or trademark of Google LLC. (*2) Facebook is a registered trademark or trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. (*2) Facebook is a registered trademark or trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. (*3) Twitch is a registered trademark or trademark of Twitch Interactive, Inc.
USB Camera to NDI
This app allows you to monitor and convert UVC cameras to NDI streams in real-time. It supports various NDI formats, offers simultaneous recording to Photos, and can extend camera capabilities using HDMI adapters.
- Monitor UVC cameras for free
- Switch between multiple UVC cameras
- Real-time NDI conversion
- Supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC
- Record to Photos simultaneously
- NDI tally status indicator
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- Monitoring any UVC camera for free - Switch in multiple UVC cameras - Audio UV meters included - Record to Photos simultaneously - Converts UVC camera to NDI in real-time, supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC - NDI tally status indicator - Use HDMI -> USB adapter to extend more traditional cameras, no longer need an expensive HDMI-NDI converter any more - Use a USB-C adapter with HDMI output for external full-screen monitoring - Use Apple TV, Google TV Stick or Amazon Fire TV Stick for wireless AirPlay monitoring
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: USB Camera to NDI at none against Live Switcher Mobile's shown. USB Camera to NDI also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Live Switcher Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Live Switcher Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per month and USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
USB Camera to NDI holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 102 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Live Switcher Mobile's written reviews are positive against 25% of USB Camera to NDI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Live Switcher Mobile ships an update every 3 months, USB Camera to NDI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Switcher Mobile | USB Camera to NDI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (15 ratings) | 3.9 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canon Inc. | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
Live Switcher Mobile
USB Camera to NDI
In-app purchases
Live Switcher Mobile
- 1-Month Plan1 Month trial$17.991 Month
USB Camera to NDI
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Enable NDI Sending$4.99
- Enable Recording and Snapshot$9.99
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- HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay$9.99
Questions
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