# USB Camera to NDI vs NDI Camera Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Camera to NDI | NDI Camera Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-camera-live/id6791638052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) | [Edward Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791638054) |

## What reviewers say

### USB Camera to NDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable NDI Sending | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Recording and Snapshot | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |


### NDI Camera Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-camera-live/id6791638052)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*