NDI Screen Capture vs OMTake
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
OMTake
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OMTake is the first iOS app to stream live video and audio using OMT (Open Media Transport), the open-source protocol developed by vMix/StudioCoast. Use your iPhone as a wireless camera source in vMix, OBS Studio, or any OMT-compatible receiver on your local network. No additional hardware needed. WORKS WITH VMIX AND OBS STUDIO - vMix: OMT is supported natively, just add your iPhone as an input - OBS Studio: install the free OMT plugin (Windows and macOS, OBS 31 or later), add an OMT Source and select your iPhone STREAMING - HD, UHD, and 4K resolution support - 24 to 60 fps depending on resolution - Selectable encoding quality (LQ/MQ/HQ) with live hot-switch - Audio capture with one-tap mute CAMERA - Multi-lens zoom with 0.5x, 1x, 2x presets and smooth pinch zoom - Front and back camera support - Tap to focus and expose - Automatic lens switching via virtual multi-camera devices - Video stabilization: Standard, Cinematic, or Low latency - White balance: Auto, Lock, or Manual with temperature and tint - Exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV, adjustable while live PRODUCTION - Tally indicator (program/preview) with on-screen border and torch feedback, on receivers that support tally such as vMix - Configurable source name visible on your switcher - Corner brackets framing the 16:9 image area - Icons rotate for landscape use while layout stays locked RELIABILITY - Thermal management with automatic quality downgrade - Auto-stop protection at critical temperature - Bonjour/DNS-SD network discovery OMTake Pro (one-time purchase) removes the watermark for a clean, professional output. Requires a local network connection to an OMT-compatible receiver such as vMix or OBS Studio with the OMT plugin.
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Verdict
NDI Screen Capture and OMTake are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 OMTake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NDI Screen Capture ships an update monthly, OMTake fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI Screen Capture | OMTake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopDirector Corporation | Xavier Carpentier |
In-app purchases
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
OMTake
- OMTake Pro$8.99
Questions
Is NDI Screen Capture free?
Is OMTake free?
Do NDI Screen Capture or OMTake have ads?
Which is updated more often, NDI Screen Capture or OMTake?
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