# Mavis Camera vs NDI Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NDI Scanner at none against Mavis Camera's 15. NDI Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Mavis Camera's advantage is ratings volume (746 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. NDI Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

NDI Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 746 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of NDI Scanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | NDI Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-scanner/id1463171310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **746** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Mark Gilbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/593898292) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### NDI Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-scanner/id1463171310)

This app scans your local network for NDI Protocol IP Video Sources, displaying their hostname, name, IP address, and port. It offers real-time updates and filtering by source name. You can also open selected sources in Sienna NDI Monitor for iOS.

**Highlights:** Discover NDI Protocol IP Video Sources, Display hostname, source name, IP, and port, Filter sources by name, Real-time live view of source availability, Option to open sources in Sienna NDI Monitor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

Mavis Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NDI Scanner free?

NDI Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or NDI Scanner?

NDI Scanner is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 746 ratings, while NDI Scanner averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or NDI Scanner have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor NDI Scanner shows ads.

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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.*