# DinoConnect vs USB Camera to NDI

The clearest difference is rating: USB Camera to NDI at 3.9 against DinoConnect's 1.7. USB Camera to NDI also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (102 vs 3). DinoConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DinoConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

USB Camera to NDI holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 102 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DinoConnect's written reviews are positive against 25% of USB Camera to NDI's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DinoConnect | USB Camera to NDI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinoconnect/id918442624/reviews) | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANMO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/898718691) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### DinoConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinoconnect/id918442624)

Stream live video from a compatible Dino-Lite microscope to your iPhone or iPad wirelessly. Capture still images and video, control LED lighting, and adjust image settings for detailed viewing.

**Highlights:** Wireless live video streaming, Still image capture, Video recording, LED lighting control, Image setting adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USB Camera to NDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera-to-ndi/id6476429895)

This app allows you to monitor and convert UVC cameras to NDI streams in real-time. It supports various NDI formats, offers simultaneous recording to Photos, and can extend camera capabilities using HDMI adapters.

**Highlights:** Monitor UVC cameras for free, Switch between multiple UVC cameras, Real-time NDI conversion, Supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC, Record to Photos simultaneously, NDI tally status indicator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable NDI Sending | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Recording and Snapshot | $9.99 | one-time |
| HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DinoConnect free?

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

### Is USB Camera to NDI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DinoConnect or USB Camera to NDI?

USB Camera to NDI is rated higher. DinoConnect averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while USB Camera to NDI averages 3.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do DinoConnect or USB Camera to NDI have ads?

Neither DinoConnect nor USB Camera to NDI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DinoConnect or USB Camera to NDI?

DinoConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, and USB Camera to NDI every 5 weeks. Most recently, DinoConnect was updated on October 14, 2026 and USB Camera to NDI on October 15, 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.*