Comparison

USB Camera to NDI vs NDI Camera Live

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

NDI Camera Live

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality network camera for live productions. Stream video and audio over your local network to NDI-compatible receivers, ideal for events, presentations, and streaming setups. Offers various camera controls and artistic filters.

Highlights
  • Live NDI video transmission
  • Optional microphone audio
  • Editable NDI source name
  • Preview and program tally indicators
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Zoom, exposure, and camera controls
  • Artistic video filters
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a flexible network camera for live production. NDI Camera sends live video and optional microphone audio over your local network to compatible NDI receivers. Use it for churches, events, presentations, livestreams, production setups, and other network-video workflows. FEATURES • Live NDI video transmission • Optional microphone audio • Editable NDI source name • Preview and program tally indicators • Front and rear camera support • Zoom, exposure compensation, and camera controls • Portrait and landscape operation • Artistic video filters • Filtered on-phone preview • Low-latency performance options • Optional Tip Jar with no locked features FILTER PERFORMANCE Applying filters may make the on-phone preview appear less smooth. The NDI output is processed separately, so preview stutter may not appear in the transmitted image. Always check your receiver before going live. A compatible NDI receiver and a reliable local network are required. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB.

Screenshots

USB Camera to NDI1 screens
NDI Camera Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NDI Camera Live at 100% against USB Camera to NDI's 25%. NDI Camera Live also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). USB Camera to NDI's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NDI Camera Live sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NDI Camera Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of USB Camera to NDI's written reviews are positive against 100% of NDI Camera Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Camera to NDI ships an update every 5 weeks, NDI Camera Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
USB Camera to NDI versus NDI Camera Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Camera to NDINDI Camera Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (102 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopDirector CorporationEdward Cruz

Customer experience

USB Camera to NDI

All ratings102 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

NDI Camera Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

NDI Camera Live

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Amazing Tip$9.99

Questions

Is USB Camera to NDI free?
USB Camera to NDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Camera Live free?
NDI Camera Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Camera to NDI or NDI Camera Live?
NDI Camera Live is rated higher. USB Camera to NDI averages 3.9 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while NDI Camera Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do USB Camera to NDI or NDI Camera Live have ads?
Neither USB Camera to NDI nor NDI Camera Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Camera to NDI or NDI Camera Live?
USB Camera to NDI ships an update every 5 weeks, and NDI Camera Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, USB Camera to NDI was updated on October 30, 2026 and NDI Camera Live on October 31, 2026.

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