LU vs NDI Screen Capture
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 Screen Capture
Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.
- Real-time screen capture
- NDI output streaming
- NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
- Lock screen rotation
- Audio and mic input
- Easy to use
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- Capture iOS & iPadOS full or partial screen content in realtime - Stream NDI output in realtime - NDI HX H.264 and NDI HX HEVC support - Locking screen rotation while capturing - Audio and Mic input support - Easy to use for e-Learning or game demonstration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LU at 4.0 against NDI Screen Capture's 3.0. LU also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LU asks for nothing beyond the download.
LU holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of LU's written reviews are positive against 27% of NDI Screen Capture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LU ships an update every 2 months, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | NDI Screen Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveU | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
LU
NDI Screen Capture
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
NDI Screen Capture
- Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
- Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99
