LU vs NDI Multiview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LU
This app enables video professionals to transmit high-quality video from mobile devices by combining Wi-Fi and cellular networks. It requires a LiveU receiving server for full functionality. Be aware that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Bonded transmission technology
- Combines Wi-Fi and cellular networks
- Optimal video quality
- Mobile transmission for professionals
- Requires LiveU receiving server
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The LU-Smart HD Mobile App Solution for video professionals brings LiveU's bonded transmission technology to iPhone or iPad, combining Wi-Fi and cellular networks to reach optimal video quality. NOTE: For the Live and FTP functionality, requires a LiveU receiving Server. Battery use disclaimer: This application uses GPS for location services. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
NDI Multiview
Monitor multiple NDI video sources simultaneously with advanced tools like vector scopes and histograms. Control PTZ cameras remotely and record up to nine inputs in H.264 or HEVC. Features include zoom, audio meters, and automatic NDI source discovery.
- Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view
- PTZ remote control
- Vector scope, histogram, parade, waveform
- Simultaneous NDI recording
- Double-tap zoom
- Automatic NDI source discovery
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- Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view simultaneously - PTZ Control, focus, exposure, white-balance remote settings - Vector scope, histogram, parade and waveform for professional users - Up to 9 NDI inputs record simultaneously with H.264 or HEVC formats - Double-tap to zoom in for full-screen detail monitor - Supports NDI High Bandwidth(SpeedHQ), NDI HX2(H.264), NDI HX2(HEVC), NDI HX3(H.264), NDI HX3(HEVC) - Supports NDI low bandwidth mode - Supports action and title safe area display - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - Automatically find out all NDI sources in the current network, Extra IPs and NDI Discovery Server - List all the NDI metadata - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LU at none against NDI Multiview's 4. LU also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). NDI Multiview's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LU asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for LU against 4.0 for NDI Multiview. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 128 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of LU's written reviews are positive against 46% of NDI Multiview's.
LU ships an update every 2 months, NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | NDI Multiview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 4.0 (128 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 45.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 128 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveU | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
LU
NDI Multiview
Bugs and requests
LU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NDI Multiview
Reported bugs
9 issues- Watermark remains after purchase
- App crashes constantly
- PTZ control is uncontrollable
- Purchased PTZ won't restore
- App opens and crashes after purchase
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- Discovery of cameras broken/slow
- Audio not in sync with video
- Stopped reading sources
- Payment accepted but watermark remains
Requested features
3 requests- Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
- Adjust pricing for bundled features
- Apple TV version planned?
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
NDI Multiview
- Professional Video Scopes$9.99
- PTZ Camera Control$9.99
- Watermark and Full Screen Zoom$14.99
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- Enable Record/Snapshot$19.99
