Comparison

vMix Virtual Control Surface vs NDI Screen Capture

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

NDI Screen Capture

Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen capture
  • NDI output streaming
  • NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
  • Lock screen rotation
  • Audio and mic input
  • Easy to use
Features
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- Capture iOS & iPadOS full or partial screen content in realtime - Stream NDI output in realtime - NDI HX H.264 and NDI HX HEVC support - Locking screen rotation while capturing - Audio and Mic input support - Easy to use for e-Learning or game demonstration

Screenshots

NDI Screen Capture2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NDI Screen Capture at Free against vMix Virtual Control Surface's $19.99. NDI Screen Capture also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). vMix Virtual Control Surface's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, 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

NDI Screen Capture is free to download; vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99 up front. NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. vMix Virtual Control Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

vMix Virtual Control Surface holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of vMix Virtual Control Surface's written reviews are positive against 27% of NDI Screen Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
vMix Virtual Control Surface versus NDI Screen Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervMix Virtual Control SurfaceNDI Screen Capture
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better3.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeth HabermanTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

vMix Virtual Control Surface

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative42.9%

NDI Screen Capture

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral27.3%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

None

vMix Virtual Control Surface

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NDI Screen Capture

One-time2
  • Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
  • Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99

Questions

Is vMix Virtual Control Surface free?
vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Screen Capture free?
NDI Screen Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, vMix Virtual Control Surface or NDI Screen Capture?
vMix Virtual Control Surface is rated higher. vMix Virtual Control Surface averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NDI Screen Capture averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.
Do vMix Virtual Control Surface or NDI Screen Capture have ads?
Neither vMix Virtual Control Surface nor NDI Screen Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vMix Virtual Control Surface or NDI Screen Capture?
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, and NDI Screen Capture monthly. Most recently, vMix Virtual Control Surface was updated on October 17, 2026 and NDI Screen Capture on October 14, 2026.

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