iSmsee vs TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSmsee
This app provides P2P network camera monitoring software. It uses advanced P2P technology for easy plug-and-play setup without complex port mapping. The software allows users to view real-time video from cameras using their unique ID, even through a relay server for guaranteed connectivity.
- P2P network camera monitoring
- Advanced P2P technology
- Plug-and-play setup
- No port mapping required
- Real-time video viewing
- Relay server for guaranteed connection
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iSmsee是配套网络摄像机的P2P(点对点)监控软件。 采用先进的P2P技术,可使摄像机在内网免去端口映射的繁琐,真正做到即插即用! 软件特点: 1、采用唯一的ID来标识每一台摄像机,用户使用时,只需要设定需要观看的摄像机的ID号即可。 2、无需端口映射,设备接入互联网后,即可通过手机客户端观看设备实时视频,彻底摆脱传统的端口映射的模式和有些网络无法进行端口映射的问题。 3、对于无法建立P2P连接的摄像机,系统通过转发服务器,对视频进行转发,真正做到100%的连接。
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
This app functions as a wireless camera input for another application, allowing users to switch between live camera feeds and local media. It offers instant playback control, speed modification, and supports various resolutions and frame rates for professional video production.
- Wireless camera input
- Switch between camera and local movie
- Instant playback and speed control
- Chroma Key for virtual studio
- Teleprompter functionality
- NDI compatibility
- Support for multiple resolutions and frame rates
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- Used in conjunction with TopDirector App (Download separately) as a wireless camera input - Switch between camera and local movie - Instantly playback the recording camera content or original local movie, instantly change the playback speed, instantly modify - playback in point and out point, best for real-time slow-motion playback of live sports games - Compatible both with NDI, NDI|HX H.264, NDI|HX HEVC, can be used with any other standard NDI products - 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution. 24, 25, 30, 50, 60fps support - Purchase the Chroma Key option to build an instant virtual studio - Support the TALLY feature to mark the current PGM camera - Seamlessly embed valuable Teleprompter feature - Support local records for backup simultaneously
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) at 64% against iSmsee's 0%. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). iSmsee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iSmsee asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iSmsee's written reviews are positive against 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s.
iSmsee ships an update every 4 months, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSmsee | TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — 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 | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
iSmsee
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
In-app purchases
iSmsee
No in-app purchases
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
- Ads Banner$0.99
- NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt$4.99
- Teleprompter$4.99
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- Screen Mirroring/AirPlay$4.99
- Movie Playback and Slow Motion$9.99
- Chroma Key$9.99
Questions
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