# Shoot Pro Camera Source vs TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shoot Pro Camera Source at 382 against TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s 12. Shoot Pro Camera Source also leads on device support (4 vs 2). TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 53%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot Pro Camera Source sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shoot Pro Camera Source holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Pro Camera Source has 382 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Shoot Pro Camera Source's written reviews are positive against 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Pro Camera Source | TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-pro-camera-source/id964565026/reviews)** | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topdirectorcamndisrt-camera/id1581278019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good To Hear](https://appshunter.io/developer/501992448) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot Pro Camera Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-pro-camera-source/id964565026)

Transform your iOS device into a professional webcam or streaming camera. Easily connect to your computer and gain full manual camera control. Enhance your presentations or streams with on-screen drawing and text annotation tools.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus, White Balance), Telestrator for drawing and adding text on video, USB, HDMI, and AirPlay connectivity, Remote camera control via web browser, Virtual Green Screen and Portrait Effect, Apple Watch app for remote control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shoot Basic | $8.99 | one-time |
| In-App Recording | $12.99 | one-time |
| Telestrator | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Essentials | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Essentials Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Updates Upgrade | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Updates | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🎥 Clean HDMI output with no UI overlays
- 📱 Works as wireless 4K webcam solution
- 🔧 Full manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus lock)
- 💬 Responsive and dedicated developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes on various iPhone models
- 📵 Autofocus issues on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 🔌 Limited PC/Windows compatibility
- 💸 Subscription model for previously paid features
- 🎬 Aspect ratio issues (21:9 instead of 16:9)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after minutes of use
- Camera turns off unexpectedly during streaming
- Autofocus not working on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Full screen display issues on iPad Pro
- Notifications and alerts appearing in 'clean feed'

**Requested features**

- Apple ProRes Log support for color grading
- Audio/microphone output capability
- 16:9 aspect ratio option
- Manual brightness/exposure adjustment in portrait mode
- Portrait mode support for rear camera


### TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topdirectorcamndisrt-camera/id1581278019)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Teleprompter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Screen Mirroring/AirPlay | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Playback and Slow Motion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Key | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Pro Camera Source free?

Shoot Pro Camera Source is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) free?

TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Pro Camera Source or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)?

Shoot Pro Camera Source is rated higher. Shoot Pro Camera Source averages 4.7 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do Shoot Pro Camera Source or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) have ads?

Neither Shoot Pro Camera Source nor TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot Pro Camera Source or TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)?

Shoot Pro Camera Source ships an update every 2 months, and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. Most recently, Shoot Pro Camera Source was updated on October 24, 2026 and TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) on October 14, 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.*