Comparison

USB Camera to NDI vs PulseDrone

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

PulseDrone

Features
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PulseDrone helps you to manage your ArduPilot drones from anywhere. Manage your unmanned aerial vehicles, review flight logs, watch synchronized video replays with real-time map tracking, and plan autonomous missions from one powerful platform. Sign in with your Google or Apple Account and start using PulseDrone for free. Premium features coming soon. Add your aircraft with basic details: name, type, and optional photos. Upload MAVLink flight logs to analyze performance and flight data. Then upload your footage to YouTube and use our sync tools to overlay your flight path on the video for a complete playback experience. Also check the key no fly zones in supported regions.

Screenshots

USB Camera to NDI1 screens
PulseDrone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PulseDrone at none against USB Camera to NDI's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PulseDrone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
USB Camera to NDI versus PulseDrone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Camera to NDIPulseDrone
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationPulsely Consulting

In-app purchases

4 purchases

USB Camera to NDI

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Enable NDI Sending$4.99
  • Enable Recording and Snapshot$9.99
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  • HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay$9.99
None

PulseDrone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USB Camera to NDI free?
USB Camera to NDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulseDrone free?
PulseDrone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do USB Camera to NDI or PulseDrone have ads?
Neither USB Camera to NDI nor PulseDrone shows ads.

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