Comparison

Telegraph vs LayerMapper NDI

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

Head to head
About

Telegraph

Features
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Telegraph is a powerful, native API client and testing tool built for developers on macOS and iOS. Design, send and debug HTTP requests with a clean, intuitive interface, no browser required. Build & Send Requests Create GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD and OPTIONS requests. Add query parameters, custom headers and request bodies in JSON, XML, HTML, JavaScript or plain text. Paste a URL with query strings and Telegraph automatically parses them into editable parameters. Organise with Collections Group your API endpoints into collections by project, service or team. Collapse, expand, rename, export and import collections as shareable .telegraph.json files. Drag requests between collections with a right-click. Environment Variables Define variables like {{baseUrl}} or {{apiKey}} and switch between Development, Staging and Production environments instantly. Variables are highlighted in blue so you always know what will be substituted at send time. Authentication Built In Telegraph supports Basic Auth, Bearer Token, API Key (header or query), OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, and OAuth 1.0a, plus Pro-only Digest Auth, AWS Signature v4 and JWT Bearer. All credentials are stored securely in your device Keychain. Batch Testing Set expected HTTP status codes on each endpoint and run automated tests across an entire collection or all requests at once. Instantly see PASSED, FAILED or ERROR results per endpoint. API Documentation Generator Select endpoints, add descriptions and notes, then generate professional API documentation in Markdown, HTML or PDF. Filter and group endpoints by collection with one-click select/deselect. Code Generation After sending a request, view generated code in cURL, Swift (URLSession), C# (HttpClient) and raw HTTP/1.1 format. Copy to clipboard with one tap. Developer-Friendly Defaults Configurable SSL verification, redirect following, request timeouts and custom User-Agent headers. Syntax-highlighted code editor powered by Ace with 30+ themes. iCloud Sync Your requests, collections, environments and documentation sync automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Response Inspector View response status, timing, size, request headers and response headers. Auto-formatted JSON responses for easy reading. Import & Export Import OpenAPI 3.x / Swagger specifications. Import and export collections. Execute raw cURL commands directly. Telegraph Pro unlocks unlimited requests, batch tests, environments, advanced auth methods, custom User-Agent, default headers and all pro tools. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LayerMapper NDI

Features
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LayerMapper NDI is the free companion app designed to supercharge your 3D mapping workflow. Whether you’re previewing content, collaborating remotely, or driving live events, LayerMapper NDI lets you both broadcast your device’s screen and monitor any NDI-enabled video source on your local network. Key Features Screen Broadcasting over NDI Send your iPhone or iPad screen as an NDI source in real time. Perfect for sharing mapping previews, control interfaces, slideshows, or any on-screen content directly into your LayerMapper 3D mapping sessions or your favorite live-production tools. NDI Signal Monitoring Discover and monitor all NDI sources on your network—cameras, switchers, other devices running NDI software—so you can keep track of every feed in one place. Pause, scale, and inspect any incoming NDI stream to ensure optimal framing and quality. Low-Latency, High Quality Built on the official NewTek NDI® SDK, LayerMapper NDI delivers smooth, high-fidelity video at ultralow latency. Your mapping visuals, live-event graphics, or remote demos arrive virtually instantaneously wherever NDI is supported. Seamless LayerMapper Integration Pair LayerMapper NDI with LayerMapper’s powerful 3D projection-mapping tools for a unified workflow. Push your mapping content from mobile to desktop without extra hardware, then fine-tune alignment and effects live. Intuitive Interface A clean, lightweight design lets you start broadcasting or monitoring with a single tap. Auto-discovers NDI sources on your Wi-Fi network, shows clear thumbnails of all feeds, and provides simple controls for each stream. Completely Free LayerMapper NDI is available at no cost. Use it to showcase your LayerMapper 3D mapping projects, collaborate with remote team members, or integrate mobile screens into any NDI-based production—all without subscription fees. Why LayerMapper NDI? LayerMapper NDI was built as a promotional companion to the award-winning LayerMapper 3D mapping software (learn more at layermapper.com). By extending NDI streaming capabilities to your iOS device, you can: Speed up collaboration: Send mapping previews live to any NDI-aware production system or to remote partners for instant feedback. Expand your toolkit: Broadcast your control panels, value gauges, or other on-screen overlays as part of a multi-camera NDI setup. Stay agile: Quickly switch between mapping content and external NDI sources without leaving your mobile device—ideal for live events, festivals, trade shows, and remote installations. Getting Started Install LayerMapper NDI on your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your NDI-enabled desktop or other devices. Launch the app to automatically discover available NDI sources, or start broadcasting your screen with a single tap. In LayerMapper desktop or any NDI-aware software, simply select your mobile device as a source to pull in your live stream.

Screenshots

Telegraph4 screens
LayerMapper NDI1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayerMapper NDI at none against Telegraph's 1. LayerMapper NDI also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. Telegraph sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. LayerMapper NDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Telegraph versus LayerMapper NDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelegraphLayerMapper NDI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARITIME MASTER LIMITEDDenis Grzechnik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Telegraph

Subscriptions1
  • Telegraph Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

LayerMapper NDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telegraph free?
Telegraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayerMapper NDI free?
LayerMapper NDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Telegraph or LayerMapper NDI have ads?
Neither Telegraph nor LayerMapper NDI shows ads.

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