Comparison

Live Camera Cast vs NDI HX Camera

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

Head to head
About

Live Camera Cast

Stream your iPhone camera's live view directly to your Apple TV. Enjoy a clean feed without any camera app overlays, perfect for sharing your perspective wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Stream iPhone camera to Apple TV
  • AirPlay mirroring support
  • Removes camera app overlays
  • Wireless streaming
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*** YOU NEED AN APPLE TV TO USE THIS APP. YOU MUST USE AIRPLAY MIRRORING TO STREAM TO YOUR APPLE TV *** This app lets you stream your iPhone camera's view to your Apple TV without the overlays that the camera app has.

About

NDI HX Camera

Transform your smartphone into an HD IP camera for professional video production. Stream high-quality video in real-time to OBS, NDI systems, and other compatible software. Ideal for content creators, journalists, and live event broadcasters seeking a portable and integrated solution.

Highlights
  • Real-time NDI streaming
  • HD IP camera functionality
  • OBS and NDI compatibility
  • High-definition video capture
  • User-friendly interface
  • Efficient local network use
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful broadcasting tool with our innovative app, designed to seamlessly integrate your mobile device into any professional video production setup. Ideal for journalists, content creators, and live event broadcasters, our app turns your smartphone into an HD IP camera, delivering high-quality video streams directly to OBS, NDI systems, and other NDI-compatible software or hardware. Key Features: Real-Time NDI Streaming: Convert your phone’s camera into a high-quality NDI camera, enabling real-time video streaming over local networks with minimal latency. Versatile Compatibility: Whether you're using OBS Camera for live streaming, incorporating footage into Larix Broadcaster setups, or managing streams with IP Cam Controller, our app ensures compatibility and ease of integration. Advanced Capture Technologies: Experience professional-grade capture NDI with features tailored for both NDI camera systems and standard IP webcam functionalities. High Definition Streaming: Supports HD-IPCam standards and Webcams HD to deliver crystal-clear video content, ensuring your streams look professional on all broadcasting platforms. Efficient Local Network Use: Optimized for IPCam Lite environments and designed to work flawlessly in limited bandwidth scenarios, providing a robust solution for IP camera streaming. User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup and an intuitive user interface allow you to start streaming instantly, turning your device into an IP webcam or a comprehensive IP cam controller with just a few taps. This app is perfect for users looking to extend the capabilities of their mobile devices, offering a portable, high-quality video solution that integrates smoothly with existing broadcasting technologies. Whether it's streaming a live concert, reporting from the field, or creating content from your home studio, our app ensures your video captures are seamless and professional. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Live Camera Cast2 screens
NDI HX Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

Live Camera Cast and NDI HX Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Live Camera Cast's written reviews are positive against 11% of NDI HX Camera's. Live Camera Cast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). NDI HX Camera's advantage is ratings volume (531 vs 6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NDI HX Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Live Camera Cast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Live Camera Cast against 4.4 for NDI HX Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI HX Camera has 531 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Live Camera Cast's written reviews are positive against 11% of NDI HX Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Camera Cast ships an update every 2 months, NDI HX Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Live Camera Cast versus NDI HX Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Camera CastNDI HX Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (531 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better10.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6531 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScriptProjects新雨 李

Customer experience

Live Camera Cast

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

NDI HX Camera

All ratings507 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative84.8%

Bugs and requests

Live Camera Cast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NDI HX Camera

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App times out or freezes after 5-20 minutes of use
  • Black screen or no video output despite connection
  • Settings gear icon doesn't respond to taps
  • App crashes and locks up device requiring restart
  • Audio not working on iPhone 15 Pro
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  • NDI signal not detected by receiving software
  • Incompatibility with iPad display scaling
  • App frozen on startup with no button response
  • Video stream stalls periodically

Requested features

8 requests
  • FPS and codec customization options
  • Resolution and quality control settings
  • Audio transmission support
  • Remote zoom control via device remote
  • Screen mirroring capability (not just camera)
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  • iPad full-screen support
  • Lower resolution options below 1080p30
  • Better documentation of paid vs free features

In-app purchases

None

Live Camera Cast

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI HX Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.993 Months
  • Unlimited access$14.996 Months
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  • Unlimited access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Live Camera Cast free?
Live Camera Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI HX Camera free?
NDI HX Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Camera Cast or NDI HX Camera?
Live Camera Cast is rated higher. Live Camera Cast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NDI HX Camera averages 4.4 from 531 ratings.
Do Live Camera Cast or NDI HX Camera have ads?
Neither Live Camera Cast nor NDI HX Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Camera Cast or NDI HX Camera?
Live Camera Cast ships an update every 2 months, and NDI HX Camera every 5 months. Most recently, Live Camera Cast was updated on November 1, 2026 and NDI HX Camera on November 4, 2026.

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