NDI Screen Capture is a utility for streaming iOS and iPadOS screen content to NDI-compatible production environments.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the hardware-dependency friction for mobile creators who need to integrate screen content into professional broadcast workflows.
For Professional video producers, e-learning instructors, and mobile gamers.
What does it look like?
Key features
Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC protocols for real-time video streaming over network.
Captures full or partial iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model with paid tiers that currently fail to resolve core stability issues.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentplatform expansionperformanceShow more...
With only two releases in the observed window, the app maintains a cadence of approximately one update every 3.5 months. Development is currently focused on platform compatibility and minor stability improvements. There is no evidence of a shift toward live operations or frequent feature iteration, as the latest release serves primarily to ensure OS-level support.
Who built it?
TopDirector
7 apps tracked · Photo & Video
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
TopDirector (NDI,SRT,UVC,RTSP)
NDI Monitor Pro
USB Camera to NDI
NDI Player
NDI MultiviewUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews frustrated.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Broadcast sessions terminate abruptly after three minutes, preventing users from completing longer recording tasks
3 of 3 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
Read the full review analysisUnlock 2 more frustration themes, each backed by review evidence.
Access the full report for freeCompetition
Competitive landscape for NDI Screen Capture
How's the Photo & Video market?
Users report: NDI Screen Capture occupies a specialized niche in the Photo & Video category, serving professional production workflows. The current rating of 3.0 stars across 11 ratings indicates that technical instability is significantly impacting user perception.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
Unlock the deeper market read.
Access the full report for freeThe Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for NDI Screen Capture
Where is it heading?
The professional production market demands absolute reliability, and NDI Screen Capture currently fails to meet this baseline. The current maintenance-only cadence, combined with persistent session drops, suggests the app will continue to lose ground to more stable alternatives until the core broadcast engine is rebuilt.
- Broadcast sessions terminate after three minutes, which prevents long-form recording and drives negative sentiment among paid users.
- The latest update added OS support but failed to address the core stability issues, indicating a maintenance-only development cycle.
The SWOT
- NDI HX certification enables professional broadcasting workflow integration.
- Real-time screen capture utility serves e-learning and game demonstration segments.
- Stability resolution would unlock the professional creator segment currently blocked by session timeouts.
Next best moves
Rebuild broadcast session management because session termination after three minutes is the top complaint → restore core utility
The counter-intuitive read
The app's NDI certification is a liability rather…
Read the full takeBottom line
Resolving the three-minute broadcast termination limit is the single requirement for NDI Screen Capture to retain its professional user base. Until the stability blockers are cleared, the paid tier will continue to drive negative sentiment rather than revenue.
Unlock 3 critical frictions, 1 market threat and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is NDI Screen Capture reliable for long professional broadcasts?
Does paying for the app fix the broadcast interruption issues?
Who is NDI Screen Capture designed for?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
Report last updated