Comparison

iDepth NDI vs Audio Playground

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

Head to head
About

iDepth NDI

This app captures depth data using a LiDAR sensor and streams it in real-time via NDI. It's designed for media artists and computer musicians to control multimedia content with depth information.

Highlights
  • LiDAR depth scanning
  • Real-time NDI streaming
  • Color and depth image output
  • Multimedia content control
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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An application scans depth using a LiDAR sensor and sends it through NDI. You can receive the NDI sources(color and depth image) from any device in real time. This application is for media artists and computer musicians to control multimedia content. Note: Depth capturing functionality requires an A12 Bionic processor(or later) and LiDAR sensor.

About

Audio Playground

Record and visualize audio with professional studio capabilities on your device. Capture interviews, create content, or analyze sound patterns with precision using advanced features and real-time waveform visualization. Enjoy background recording and customizable parameters for uninterrupted, high-quality audio capture.

Highlights
  • Professional-grade audio recording
  • Real-time waveform visualization
  • Background recording
  • Intuitive notification controls
  • Customizable recording parameters
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Audio Playground is a powerful audio recording application that brings professional studio capabilities to your device. Whether you're recording interviews, creating content, or analyzing audio patterns, our advanced features help you capture and visualize sound with precision. Key Features: - Professional-grade audio recording with real-time waveform visualization - Background recording support for uninterrupted capture - Intuitive notification controls with live waveform preview - Dark mode support for comfortable viewing in any environment - Customizable recording parameters Perfect for: - Content creators needing precise audio monitoring - Musicians visualizing sound patterns - Anyone seeking high-quality audio recording tools Built with advanced audio processing technology, Audio Playground delivers exceptional recording quality while providing intuitive visual feedback through real-time waveform display. The clean, professional interface makes it easy to monitor, record, and analyze your audio with confidence.

Screenshots

iDepth NDI3 screens
Audio Playground2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audio Playground at Free against iDepth NDI's $1.99. iDepth NDI's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, 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

Audio Playground is free to download; iDepth NDI costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDepth NDI ships an update every 9 months, Audio Playground every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iDepth NDI versus Audio Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDepth NDIAudio Playground
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGwangyu LeeArthur Breton

Customer experience

iDepth NDI

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Audio Playground

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iDepth NDI

No in-app purchases

None

Audio Playground

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDepth NDI free?
iDepth NDI costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Playground free?
Audio Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iDepth NDI or Audio Playground have ads?
Neither iDepth NDI nor Audio Playground shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDepth NDI or Audio Playground?
iDepth NDI ships an update every 9 months, and Audio Playground every 5 months. Most recently, iDepth NDI was updated on November 4, 2026 and Audio Playground on November 5, 2026.

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