NDI HX Camera vs OBS Digital
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NDI HX Camera
Transform your smartphone into an HD IP camera for professional video production. Stream high-quality video in real-time to OBS, NDI systems, and other compatible software. Ideal for content creators, journalists, and live event broadcasters seeking a portable and integrated solution.
- Real-time NDI streaming
- HD IP camera functionality
- OBS and NDI compatibility
- High-definition video capture
- User-friendly interface
- Efficient local network use
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful broadcasting tool with our innovative app, designed to seamlessly integrate your mobile device into any professional video production setup. Ideal for journalists, content creators, and live event broadcasters, our app turns your smartphone into an HD IP camera, delivering high-quality video streams directly to OBS, NDI systems, and other NDI-compatible software or hardware. Key Features: Real-Time NDI Streaming: Convert your phone’s camera into a high-quality NDI camera, enabling real-time video streaming over local networks with minimal latency. Versatile Compatibility: Whether you're using OBS Camera for live streaming, incorporating footage into Larix Broadcaster setups, or managing streams with IP Cam Controller, our app ensures compatibility and ease of integration. Advanced Capture Technologies: Experience professional-grade capture NDI with features tailored for both NDI camera systems and standard IP webcam functionalities. High Definition Streaming: Supports HD-IPCam standards and Webcams HD to deliver crystal-clear video content, ensuring your streams look professional on all broadcasting platforms. Efficient Local Network Use: Optimized for IPCam Lite environments and designed to work flawlessly in limited bandwidth scenarios, providing a robust solution for IP camera streaming. User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup and an intuitive user interface allow you to start streaming instantly, turning your device into an IP webcam or a comprehensive IP cam controller with just a few taps. This app is perfect for users looking to extend the capabilities of their mobile devices, offering a portable, high-quality video solution that integrates smoothly with existing broadcasting technologies. Whether it's streaming a live concert, reporting from the field, or creating content from your home studio, our app ensures your video captures are seamless and professional. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
OBS Digital
This utility app provides instant feedback on uploaded photos, offering a mix of thoughtful and playful responses. It runs locally on your device and includes optional passcode protection for privacy.
- Instant photo feedback
- Thoughtful and playful responses
- Local device processing
- Optional passcode protection
- Interactive camera content interaction
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Looking for a simple way to interact with camera content? This lightweight studio tool offers quick, surprising feedback based on what you share. Just drop in a photo and let the system respond — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes playful. Everything runs smoothly on your device, with optional passcode protection. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Term Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/lnathien/home/term-of-use Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/lnathien/home/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NDI HX Camera at 4.4 against OBS Digital's 3.0. NDI HX Camera also leads on ratings volume (507 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). OBS Digital's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. NDI HX Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OBS Digital sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NDI HX Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI HX Camera has 507 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NDI HX Camera ships an update every 5 months, OBS Digital daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDI HX Camera | OBS Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (507 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 507 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 新雨 李 | Thien Le Nguyen Anh |
Customer experience
NDI HX Camera
OBS Digital
Bugs and requests
NDI HX Camera
Reported bugs
9 issues- App times out or freezes after 5-20 minutes of use
- Black screen or no video output despite connection
- Settings gear icon doesn't respond to taps
- App crashes and locks up device requiring restart
- Audio not working on iPhone 15 Pro
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- NDI signal not detected by receiving software
- Incompatibility with iPad display scaling
- App frozen on startup with no button response
- Video stream stalls periodically
Requested features
8 requests- FPS and codec customization options
- Resolution and quality control settings
- Audio transmission support
- Remote zoom control via device remote
- Screen mirroring capability (not just camera)
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- iPad full-screen support
- Lower resolution options below 1080p30
- Better documentation of paid vs free features
OBS Digital
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NDI HX Camera
- Unlimited access$4.991 Month
- Unlimited access$9.993 Months
- Unlimited access$14.996 Months
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- Unlimited access$19.991 Year
OBS Digital
- Premium Access Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Access Yearly$29.991 Year
- Premium Access Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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