AV Aid toolkit vs NDI HX Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AV Aid toolkit
This app provides essential tools for Audio Visual technicians. It helps detect and set custom display resolutions, generates various audio and video test patterns, and includes helpful references for AV systems. It can also function as a document camera.
- Display resolution detection
- Custom resolution output
- Color bar and test pattern generation
- Extensive audio test generator
- Customizable test song playback
- Dolby 5.1/7.1 surround sound test
- AV system troubleshooting tools
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Useful tools for the Audio Visual technician! When you connect your device with a VGA adapter, HDMI adapter, or Airplay to a projector or flatscreen monitor, AV Aid will detect and display all available output resolutions for your device. (Even 4K!) You can then select one of these custom resolutions and AV Aid will generate and output color bars or mirror test patterns onto your display. The audio test generator is also expansive, including left, right, center, phase test, pink noise, white noise, sweep, a test song and more. You can also designate your own custom test song from your own music library or via Apple Music. *AV Aid now features a Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound test using ec-7 (enhanced ac-3) encoding! There are several other handy AV features like flashlight, IR detector, TRS, XLR, CAT-5 Pinout reference, cable connector resource guide, and additional tips for troubleshooting Audio Visual systems. We have now also added a full screen front and back camera view if you would like to use your mobile device as a document camera during online meetings.
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AV Aid toolkit at 92% against NDI HX Camera's 11%. AV Aid toolkit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). NDI HX Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (530 vs 94). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
NDI HX Camera is free to download; AV Aid toolkit costs $0.99 up front. NDI HX Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AV Aid toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.
AV Aid toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI HX Camera has 530 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of AV Aid toolkit's written reviews are positive against 11% of NDI HX Camera's.
AV Aid toolkit ships an update every 3 months, NDI HX Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AV Aid toolkit | NDI HX Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (94 ratings) — better | 4.4 (530 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better | 10.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94 | 530 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dave Levy | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
AV Aid toolkit
NDI HX Camera
Bugs and requests
AV Aid toolkit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
AV Aid toolkit
No 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
Questions
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