XS vs NDI Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
NDI Player
This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.
- NDI source creation
- Customized playlist
- Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
- Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
- Multi-NDI source support
- Real-time audio VU meter
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XS at none against NDI Player's 4. XS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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
Both are free to download. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. XS asks for nothing beyond the download.
XS ships an update every 52 months, NDI Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XS | NDI Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | TopDirector Corporation |
In-app purchases
XS
No in-app purchases
NDI Player
- Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
- Movie Playback$9.99
- HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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- List Playback$14.99
