NDI Screen Capture vs NDI Switcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NDI Screen Capture
Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.
- Real-time screen capture
- NDI output streaming
- NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
- Lock screen rotation
- Audio and mic input
- Easy to use
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- Capture iOS & iPadOS full or partial screen content in realtime - Stream NDI output in realtime - NDI HX H.264 and NDI HX HEVC support - Locking screen rotation while capturing - Audio and Mic input support - Easy to use for e-Learning or game demonstration
NDI Switcher
Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.
- Connect up to 6 NDI feeds
- Preview individual camera feeds
- Select one source for output
- Rebroadcast selected feed via NDI
- Record individual or all feeds
- Export recordings for editing
- Set transition times between feeds
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Switch between your NDI video sources! Focus allows you to connect and select multiple camera feeds, and other NDI video feeds on your local network. Preview your camera feeds, and select one source to output from your device. Connect to OBS over local network. Features include: * Up to 6 simultaneous feed connections (device/network dependent). * Rebroadcast your selected feed to other devices, via NDI. * Share your selected feed full-screen to any connected display, via AppleTV or via HDMI adaptor. * Select feed quality of each individual feed. * Record individual feeds or all at once. * Export recordings from the app to edit in other applications. * Set transition times between feeds. Focus is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand, by David Wood. David loves making real-time video tools, that anyone can use. --- Please note: Video feed quality dependent on your receiving device, any NDI cameras or other devices sending NDI video feeds, and the quality of your network. It is recommended to use a wired ethernet connection with your device, and a 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) ethernet switch or dedicated wifi router with good range/signal strength. -- Focus is © David Wood NDI and the NDI SDK, is © NDI Inc EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NDI Screen Capture at 3.0 against NDI Switcher's 1.0. NDI Screen Capture also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NDI Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NDI Screen Capture holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Screen Capture has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of NDI Screen Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of NDI Switcher's.
NDI Screen Capture ships an update monthly, NDI Switcher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI Screen Capture | NDI Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (11 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopDirector Corporation | David Wood |
Customer experience
NDI Screen Capture
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In-app purchases
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
NDI Switcher
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
Questions
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