Comparison

NDI Switcher vs NDI Screen Remote

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

Head to head
About

NDI Switcher

Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 6 NDI feeds
  • Preview individual camera feeds
  • Select one source for output
  • Rebroadcast selected feed via NDI
  • Record individual or all feeds
  • Export recordings for editing
  • Set transition times between feeds
Features
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Switch between your NDI video sources! Focus allows you to connect and select multiple camera feeds, and other NDI video feeds on your local network. Preview your camera feeds, and select one source to output from your device. Connect to OBS over local network. Features include: * Up to 6 simultaneous feed connections (device/network dependent). * Rebroadcast your selected feed to other devices, via NDI. * Share your selected feed full-screen to any connected display, via AppleTV or via HDMI adaptor. * Select feed quality of each individual feed. * Record individual feeds or all at once. * Export recordings from the app to edit in other applications. * Set transition times between feeds. Focus is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand, by David Wood. David loves making real-time video tools, that anyone can use. --- Please note: Video feed quality dependent on your receiving device, any NDI cameras or other devices sending NDI video feeds, and the quality of your network. It is recommended to use a wired ethernet connection with your device, and a 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) ethernet switch or dedicated wifi router with good range/signal strength. -- Focus is © David Wood NDI and the NDI SDK, is © NDI Inc EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NDI Screen Remote

Features
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NDI Remote gives you fast, mobile control of NDI Studio Monitor and BirdDog PLAY on your local network. Add devices by IP/hostname and manage sources, overlays, audio, and display settings in seconds. Key features • Switch NDI main and overlay sources • Clear overlays and toggle picture‑in‑picture • Choose audio output and mute audio • Display controls: target display, always on top, hide border • Overlay tools: tally, safe areas, VU meter, center cross, aspect guides • Recording controls and custom record path • BirdDog PLAY source switching and device info • Maintenance actions: restart video subsystem or reboot device • Optional NDI web auth stored securely on device Requirements • BirdDog PLAY or NDI Studio Monitor on the same local network • No account required; devices are stored locally on your phone

Screenshots

NDI Switcher4 screens
NDI Screen Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Switcher at Free against NDI Screen Remote's $8.99. NDI Screen Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On 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

NDI Switcher is free to download; NDI Screen Remote costs $8.99 up front. NDI Switcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NDI Screen Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NDI Switcher versus NDI Screen Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDI SwitcherNDI Screen Remote
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WoodYoucci UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NDI Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

NDI Screen Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NDI Switcher free?
NDI Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Screen Remote free?
NDI Screen Remote costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NDI Switcher or NDI Screen Remote have ads?
Neither NDI Switcher nor NDI Screen Remote shows ads.

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