Comparison

NDI Screen Capture vs OMTake

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen capture
  • NDI output streaming
  • NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
  • Lock screen rotation
  • Audio and mic input
  • Easy to use
Features
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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

About

OMTake

Features
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OMTake is the first iOS app to stream live video and audio using the OMT (Open Media Transport) protocol — the open-source alternative to NDI developed by vMix/StudioCoast. Connect your iPhone as a wireless camera source to vMix or any OMT-compatible receiver on your local network. No additional hardware needed. 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 PRODUCTION - Tally indicator (program/preview) with on-screen border and torch feedback - 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.

Screenshots

NDI Screen Capture2 screens
OMTake4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI Screen Capture ships an update monthly, OMTake fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NDI Screen Capture versus OMTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI Screen CaptureOMTake
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationXavier Carpentier

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NDI Screen Capture

One-time2
  • Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
  • Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
1 purchases

OMTake

One-time1
  • OMTake Pro$8.99

Questions

Is NDI Screen Capture free?
NDI Screen Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OMTake free?
OMTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NDI Screen Capture or OMTake have ads?
Neither NDI Screen Capture nor OMTake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI Screen Capture or OMTake?
NDI Screen Capture ships an update monthly, and OMTake fortnightly. Most recently, NDI Screen Capture was updated on October 14, 2026 and OMTake on September 26, 2026.

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