Comparison

HyperRemote vs NDI Player

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

Head to head
About

HyperRemote

Control your BMD HyperDeck Studio devices remotely over Wi-Fi. Manage transport, view timecode and status, and select disk slots. Start recordings with custom names directly from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • HyperDeck transport control
  • Timecode and status display
  • Responsive jog/shuttle slider
  • Support for up to 4 HyperDecks
  • Disk slot selection
  • Load clips from list
  • Start recording with name
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HyperRemote - Remote Control for BMD HyperDeck Studio and Studio Pro. HyperRemote controls your HyperDeck Studio via Wifi and your HyperDeck's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. FEATURES: ▹ Control of HyperDeck Transport ▹ Display of HyperDeck Timecode and Status ▹ Highly Responsive Jog/Shuttle Slider ▹ Support for up to 4 HyperDecks ▹ Selection of Disk Slot to use ▹ Load HyperDeck Clips from popup list ▹ Start Recording with Name Note: This app does not control HyperDeck Shuttle, which has no network connector. HyperRemote requires iOS 8.1 or later and BMD HyperDeck Studio v4.0 or later Firmware. Earlier versions of HyperDeck firmware are not supported.

About

NDI Player

This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.

Highlights
  • NDI source creation
  • Customized playlist
  • Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
  • Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
  • Multi-NDI source support
  • Real-time audio VU meter
Features
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

HyperRemote3 screens
NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HyperRemote at none against NDI Player's 4. HyperRemote also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.6). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HyperRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperRemote ships an update every 11 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HyperRemote versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperRemoteNDI Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

HyperRemote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NDI Player

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

HyperRemote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Player

One-time4
  • Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
  • Movie Playback$9.99
  • HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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  • List Playback$14.99

Questions

Is HyperRemote free?
HyperRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HyperRemote or NDI Player have ads?
Neither HyperRemote nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperRemote or NDI Player?
HyperRemote ships an update every 11 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, HyperRemote was updated on September 27, 2026 and NDI Player on September 28, 2026.

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