Comparison

XS vs NDI Multiview

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

Head to head
About

XS

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XS-80H remote can run on the iPad. The app provides wireless mobile control of basic functions for the Roland XS-82H/83H/84H multi-format switchers. You can control: - switching video inputs - switching audio inputs - volume levels - changing presets and more You can customize following setting with simple operation. - change names of switches, tabs, and presets - change icons, - background still images and more. * The customized settings can be protected with admin password. Requirements: The XS-80H series you are connecting to must be running at the latest version (Version 1.0 or later) The iPad uses its Wi-Fi connection to control the XS-80H series via a wireless USB adapter (Roland WNA1100-RL or ONKYO UWF-1) or wireless router (wireless LAN router). Notes: Only a single iPad can be connected at one time. For the settings on the XS-82H/83H/84H, please refer to the XS-82H/XS-83H/XS-84H Reference Manual.

About

NDI Multiview

Monitor multiple NDI video sources simultaneously with advanced tools like vector scopes and histograms. Control PTZ cameras remotely and record up to nine inputs in H.264 or HEVC. Features include zoom, audio meters, and automatic NDI source discovery.

Highlights
  • Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view
  • PTZ remote control
  • Vector scope, histogram, parade, waveform
  • Simultaneous NDI recording
  • Double-tap zoom
  • Automatic NDI source discovery
Features
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- Up to 9 NDI inputs multi-view simultaneously - PTZ Control, focus, exposure, white-balance remote settings - Vector scope, histogram, parade and waveform for professional users - Up to 9 NDI inputs record simultaneously with H.264 or HEVC formats - Double-tap to zoom in for full-screen detail monitor - Supports NDI High Bandwidth(SpeedHQ), NDI HX2(H.264), NDI HX2(HEVC), NDI HX3(H.264), NDI HX3(HEVC) - Supports NDI low bandwidth mode - Supports action and title safe area display - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - Automatically find out all NDI sources in the current network, Extra IPs and NDI Discovery Server - List all the NDI metadata - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

NDI Multiview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XS at none against NDI Multiview's 4. XS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). NDI Multiview's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 52 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XS ships an update every 52 months, NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XS versus NDI Multiview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXSNDI Multiview
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—45.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 52 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationTopDirector Corporation

Bugs and requests

XS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NDI Multiview

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Watermark remains after purchase
  • App crashes constantly
  • PTZ control is uncontrollable
  • Purchased PTZ won't restore
  • App opens and crashes after purchase
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  • Discovery of cameras broken/slow
  • Audio not in sync with video
  • Stopped reading sources
  • Payment accepted but watermark remains

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bundle watermark removal with PTZ control
  • Adjust pricing for bundled features
  • Apple TV version planned?

In-app purchases

None

XS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Multiview

One-time4
  • Professional Video Scopes$9.99
  • PTZ Camera Control$9.99
  • Watermark and Full Screen Zoom$14.99
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  • Enable Record/Snapshot$19.99

Questions

Is XS free?
XS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Multiview free?
NDI Multiview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XS or NDI Multiview have ads?
Neither XS nor NDI Multiview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XS or NDI Multiview?
XS ships an update every 52 months, and NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. Most recently, XS was updated on October 26, 2026 and NDI Multiview on October 30, 2026.

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