NDI Screen Capture vs UVC Camera to NDI
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
UVC Camera to NDI
Stream video from your UVC camera to your iPad using NDI over USB-C. Supports audio inputs and various NDI formats. Ideal for users needing to capture and transmit high-quality video feeds from external cameras.
- Connect UVC cameras via USB-C
- Supports audio inputs
- Stream using NDI (Full NDI, AVC, HEVC HX2)
- Monitor camera status
- Hot-swappable UVC sources
- Set bitrate for H.264 and HEVC
- Configure NDI group names
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Connect your UVC camera to your compatible iPad over USB-C and stream using NDI. This app supports audio inputs also. You can connect using an HDMI to USB-C adapter to receive feeds from HDMI based cameras. Please note that the USB-C device must be a HDMI capture device - USB-C to HDMI output adapters will not work. Note that this app will not accept UVC cameras as inputs on iPhones. iPhones do not currently support external camera inputs. An iPad with USB-C is required for use with external cameras. Supports Full NDI and AVC and HEVC HX2. Features: Monitor UVC cameras Status display Hot swapping UVC sources Set bitrate for H.264 and HEVC Set NDI group names and discovery server
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Verdict
NDI Screen Capture and UVC Camera to NDI both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 27% of NDI Screen Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of UVC Camera to NDI's. NDI Screen Capture also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 UVC Camera to NDI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for NDI Screen Capture against 3.0 for UVC Camera to NDI. 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 are what separate them: 27% of NDI Screen Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of UVC Camera to NDI's.
NDI Screen Capture ships an update monthly, UVC Camera to NDI every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI Screen Capture | UVC Camera to NDI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (11 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 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 | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopDirector Corporation | Thomas Backes |
Customer experience
NDI Screen Capture
UVC Camera to NDI
In-app purchases
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
UVC Camera to NDI
- Pro Unlock Full Resolution$0.991 Month
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