vMix Virtual Control Surface vs NDI Multiview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vMix Virtual Control Surface
This app provides a virtual control surface for the vMix video switching software. It allows users to control vMix functions remotely over a network, mimicking the feel of a hardware switcher with numerous programmable buttons and faders.
- 512 preview buttons
- 512 program buttons
- 512 audio input faders
- Audio channel control
- Clip playback control
- Transition and DSK buttons
- Programmable user buttons
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vMix CS is a software control surface for controlling the video switching program vMix. This app enables you to control vMix from anywhere within your network. vMix CS also provides the feel of a traditional hardware switcher. Simply press the IP address within vMix CS and type in the IP address of the computer running vMix. vMix Virtual Control Surface Features: -512 preview buttons -512 program buttons -512 overlay buttons -512 audio input faders -512 audio input meters -512 mute input buttons -Toggle Master, A-G bus assignment for audio -Solo Audio Channels -Play, Pause & Repeat clips from the audio controller -4 DSK buttons to control up to 4 overlay channels -4 transition buttons -4 user programmable buttons (programmed within vMix "SurfaceF1", "SurfaceF2", "SurfaceF3" and "SurfaceF4") -Master / Bus A-G audio fader -Master / Bus A-G mute button -Record, Stream, External, FadeToBlack and Take buttons -Smooth T-Bar ******NOTE****** The host vMix computer must have its network set to "Home". Setting this to "Work" or "Public" will block vDesk from connecting to vMix. This can be changed by right clicking the network icon on the bottom right of windows and selecting "Open Network and Sharing Center". In the Network and Sharing Center, the network that you are currently connected to will be displayed along with an icon. Under the name should list the current security setting. It will either list "Home", "Work" or "Public". To change this setting, click on the link below the network name and a new window will pop up. In this new window, select "Home Network". ******* User experience may be poor if WiFi signal is poor
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NDI Multiview at Free against vMix Virtual Control Surface's $19.99. NDI Multiview also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (128 vs 9). vMix Virtual Control Surface's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, 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
NDI Multiview is free to download; vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99 up front. NDI Multiview sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. vMix Virtual Control Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for vMix Virtual Control Surface against 4.0 for NDI Multiview. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NDI Multiview has 128 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of vMix Virtual Control Surface's written reviews are positive against 46% of NDI Multiview's.
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, NDI Multiview every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vMix Virtual Control Surface | NDI Multiview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (9 ratings) | 4.0 (128 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 45.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 128 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seth Haberman | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
vMix Virtual Control Surface
NDI Multiview
Bugs and requests
vMix Virtual Control Surface
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
vMix Virtual Control Surface
No in-app purchases
NDI Multiview
- 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
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