# Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller vs USB Camera to NDI

The clearest difference is rating: USB Camera to NDI at 3.9 against Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller's 1.0. USB Camera to NDI also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (102 vs 1). Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

USB Camera to NDI holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of USB Camera to NDI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller ships an update every 8 months, USB Camera to NDI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller | USB Camera to NDI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dslr-shutter-controller/id664607881/reviews) | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Enterprise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/664607884) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dslr-shutter-controller/id664607881)

Control your DSLR camera's shutter remotely using a connected device. Offers various shooting modes including single, continuous, delay, and bulb.

**Highlights:** Single Shoot, Continuous Shoot, Delay Shoot, Bulb Shoot, Program Shoot, Set date, time, exposure, interval, and number of shots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USB Camera to NDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895)

This app allows you to monitor and convert UVC cameras to NDI streams in real-time. It supports various NDI formats, offers simultaneous recording to Photos, and can extend camera capabilities using HDMI adapters.

**Highlights:** Monitor UVC cameras for free, Switch between multiple UVC cameras, Real-time NDI conversion, Supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC, Record to Photos simultaneously, NDI tally status indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable NDI Sending | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Recording and Snapshot | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller free?

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USB Camera to NDI free?

USB Camera to NDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller or USB Camera to NDI?

USB Camera to NDI is rated higher. Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while USB Camera to NDI averages 3.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller or USB Camera to NDI have ads?

Neither Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller nor USB Camera to NDI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller or USB Camera to NDI?

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller ships an update every 8 months, and USB Camera to NDI every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller was updated on September 16, 2026 and USB Camera to NDI on October 15, 2026.

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