Comparison

XDiscovery vs Simple Stage Cam

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

Head to head
About

XDiscovery

Features
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XDiscovery finds the devices around your iPhone. The All tab searches Bluetooth and the local network together. Type in the search field to narrow the list. Bluetooth rows show the device name, signal bars, and the reading in dBm. Wi-Fi rows show the device name, its address, and the Bonjour service. The Bluetooth tab lists nearby Bluetooth devices. Named devices and the full count are shown at the top. Unnamed devices can be shown or hidden. Open a device to see a live ten-bar signal meter and the services and values it exposes, including battery level when the device provides it. The Wi-Fi tab browses Bonjour services on the local network. Pick a service type, then a device, to see its address and the details it advertises. Groups keeps the devices you care about. My Devices is ready to use, and you can add more groups. Add a device from its row or from its detail screen. While a saved device is nearby, its row is highlighted. Bluetooth devices in a group show live signal strength. XDiscovery only looks. It does not pair with devices, change their settings, or send commands. Groups stay on this iPhone.

About

Simple Stage Cam

Transform your iPhone into a distraction-free, NDI-compatible video source for live events and productions. Stream a clean, stable feed directly into your workflow without on-screen graphics or overlays.

Highlights
  • Clean full-screen camera output
  • Native NDI compatible streaming
  • Optimized for production software
  • No on-screen graphics
  • Fast startup
  • Stable performance
Features
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Simple Stage Camera Professional • Clean • Reliable Simple Stage Camera turns your iPhone into a dedicated NDI compatible video source with zero distractions. Built for live events, theater, touring productions, streaming, and broadcast environments, this app delivers a clean, stable video feed directly into your workflow. Unlike camera apps filled with overlays and controls, Simple Stage Camera is designed for stage and show control environments where simplicity and reliability are essential. Features • Clean full-screen camera output • Native NDI compatible streaming over Wi-Fi • Optimized for QLab and production software • No on-screen graphics or overlays • Fast startup and minimal configuration • Stable performance for live environments Perfect For • Theater productions • Touring shows • QLab users • Live event technicians • Broadcast integration • Installations and art environments NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt Group. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Vizrt Group or NewTek.

Screenshots

XDiscovery3 screens
Simple Stage Cam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XDiscovery at Free against Simple Stage Cam's $9.99. XDiscovery also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Simple Stage Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 30 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

XDiscovery is free to download; Simple Stage Cam costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, Simple Stage Cam every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
XDiscovery versus Simple Stage Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDiscoverySimple Stage Cam
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaehyuk KwonMark Neisser

In-app purchases

None

XDiscovery

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Stage Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XDiscovery free?
XDiscovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Stage Cam free?
Simple Stage Cam costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do XDiscovery or Simple Stage Cam have ads?
Neither XDiscovery nor Simple Stage Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XDiscovery or Simple Stage Cam?
XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, and Simple Stage Cam every 7 months. Most recently, XDiscovery was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Stage Cam on October 31, 2026.

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