Comparison

NDI HX Camera vs Remote Stage Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time NDI streaming
  • HD IP camera functionality
  • OBS and NDI compatibility
  • High-definition video capture
  • User-friendly interface
  • Efficient local network use
Features
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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/

About

Remote Stage Timer

This app helps presenters stay on schedule by providing a remotely controllable timer. It can be set up on multiple devices on the same Wi-Fi network, with visual cues for approaching deadlines and customizable end-of-countdown actions.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Single app for control and display modes
  • Visual deadline warnings (Yellow/Red)
  • Customizable end-of-countdown actions
  • Multiple display support
  • Countdown and count-up modes
Features
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Remote Stage Timer is a free countdown system for live events—worship services, conferences, classrooms, and productions. Use one app on every device. On each device, choose Control (operator) or Display (stage screen). Switch anytime with the gear icon. How it works • Put all devices on the same Wi‑Fi network • Enter the same Room Code so your session stays private • Set one device as Control and the rest as Displays • Devices usually find each other within a few seconds A common setup Use an iPhone or Mac as Control, and iPads (or phones) as Displays where presenters can see them—or a discreet phone on a podium controlled from offstage. Warnings Yellow and red thresholds (in minutes) help presenters see when time is running out. When the countdown ends After a brief flash at 00:00, choose what happens next: • None — stay on 00:00 • Count Up — show overtime so everyone knows how far past the limit • Flash — flash 00:00 in red until you stop it • Clock — switch to the current time Also included • Multiple Displays from one Control • Adjust the time while the countdown is running • Font size control for stage readability • Always-on dark interface; screen stays awake during use • Space bar Start/Stop on Mac Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Timing runs entirely on your local network—no account and no internet required for a session.

Screenshots

NDI HX Camera3 screens
Remote Stage Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Stage Timer at 5.0 against NDI HX Camera's 4.4. Remote Stage Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). NDI HX Camera's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. NDI HX Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Remote Stage Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Stage Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI HX Camera has 507 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDI HX Camera ships an update every 5 months, Remote Stage Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NDI HX Camera versus Remote Stage Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI HX CameraRemote Stage Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (507 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings507 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer新雨 李Ricky Gore

Customer experience

NDI HX Camera

All ratings507 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative84.8%

Remote Stage Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Remote Stage Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI HX Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.993 Months
  • Unlimited access$14.996 Months
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  • Unlimited access$19.991 Year
None

Remote Stage Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI HX Camera free?
NDI HX Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Stage Timer free?
Remote Stage Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NDI HX Camera or Remote Stage Timer?
Remote Stage Timer is rated higher. NDI HX Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Remote Stage Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NDI HX Camera or Remote Stage Timer have ads?
Neither NDI HX Camera nor Remote Stage Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDI HX Camera or Remote Stage Timer?
NDI HX Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Remote Stage Timer every 4 days. Most recently, NDI HX Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and Remote Stage Timer on October 17, 2026.

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