# LU vs NDI Multiview

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LU | NDI Multiview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lu-smart-hd/id811040704/reviews) | **[4.0 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **45.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveU](https://appshunter.io/developer/586072794) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### LU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lu-smart-hd/id811040704)

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.

**Highlights:** Bonded transmission technology, Combines Wi-Fi and cellular networks, Optimal video quality, Mobile transmission for professionals, Requires LiveU receiving server

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NDI Multiview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-multiview/id1597816542)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Video Scopes | $9.99 | one-time |
| PTZ Camera Control | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watermark and Full Screen Zoom | $14.99 | one-time |
| Enable Record/Snapshot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for viewing NDI sources
- 🚀 Low latency NDI monitoring
- 👍 Useful for content creation
- 👍 Good for multiple NDI sources
- 👍 Works well for recording/fullscreen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Crippling watermark on free version
- 💰 Unusable without expensive purchases
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 PTZ control is uncontrollable
- 🐛 Audio not in sync

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark remains after purchase
- App crashes constantly
- PTZ control is uncontrollable
- Purchased PTZ won't restore
- App opens and crashes after purchase

**Requested features**

- Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
- Adjust pricing for bundled features
- Apple TV version planned?


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LU free?

LU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NDI Multiview free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LU or NDI Multiview?

NDI Multiview is rated higher. LU averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NDI Multiview averages 4.0 from 128 ratings.

### Do LU or NDI Multiview have ads?

Neither LU nor NDI Multiview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LU or NDI Multiview?

LU ships an update every 2 months, and NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. Most recently, LU was updated on October 17, 2026 and NDI Multiview on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*