This is Peer-to-peer based, capable of working locally on a LAN or via the Internet by means of webRTC encrypted streaming technology.
This is the official native iOS app version of VDO.Ninja. It has limited features compared to the web-based version that's accessible in Safari at https://vdo.ninja. The benefits of this iOS app version is it offers background VoiP support and background screen sharing support. These features are not available via the web version.
To use this app:
1. Select the camera you wish to use, or select the microphone, or select the Screen share option. This will take you to the setup page.
2. All settings on the setup page are optional and can be left alone. You can enter a custom Stream ID value if you wish to*, but a default one will be provided if left blank.
3. Next, click Connect, and then allow any Cam/Mic Permissions when prompted. If using the Screen option instead, select the VDO.Ninja broadcast service when you start screen sharing.
4. Enter the URL provided at the top of the page into OBS an browser source or other any remote browser to view the video/audio stream. It will load within seconds.
* Stream IDs must be alphanumeric, must not already be in use, and contain no spaces. Capitalization matters.
** If using the Screen option, instead of a selecting camera, select the VDO.Ninja broadcast service when you start screen sharing.
Video guide here: https://youtu.be/iLGkGHJCpBo
Permissions to allow the app to run while in the background is needed for screen sharing and background VoiP capabilities.
You can refer to https://docs.vdo.ninja for information on configuring bitrate, codec, and more there. These options can be configured via the viewer-side in the browser. ie: Adding &stats to the viewer URL can show you details about bitrate, resolution, and frame rate.
If you would like to have two-way calling, please access VDO.Ninja instead with Safari at https://vdo.ninja/. The web app is performant and feature rich, with the ability to join group chat.
I’m a fellow storm chaser, and I’ve used this app for several chases this year. For signal, I run a bonded StarLink, AT&T, and T-Mobile signal and average 145 Mbps download/18 Mbps upload. For reasons unknown, the video on the stream will randomly pause and never reset unless I manually close out of and reselect the camera source. The audio will continue capturing, but the video stops. I had to reset the video -30 times during a three hour chase. That being said, the video quality when it is working is great, which is why I’m hoping this bug is worked through, because this has the potential to be a 5-star app.
Worked earlier, broken now
MurfreeDolYou
I’ve used this app a bit in the past and never knew it was going to be broken today. For some reason, there are a lot more duplicated items of the same option on the home page, you aren’t able to see the camera on the phone when you select it, and sharing is weird as it freezes the video feed after the app has been inactive for a little while. Please fix these as Apple might make more of this app not function properly with all the implementations that are being deprecated and added!!!
Stream Freezes
WeatherGuy99
Hey all, we here at Michigan Storm Chasers tried multiple phones for this and for whatever reason the stream freezes after 20 seconds for every single one. All were on different connections and were all different types of phones. Please look into this, or we will have no choice but to look elsewhere. :( App design itself is amazing and easy to stream. Custom URL’s that don’t change is a huge plus.
Works just perfect!
HiSoji
i never leave reviews for apps, but this app literally does exactly what i want and with surprisingly more functionality than i expected! i can use my phone as a webcam for OBS wirelessly, now i can stream cooking, walking my dog, whatever i want!
- improved microphone support
- mixed canvas mode support
Version 2.0.63
The developer, Steve Seguin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
Steve Seguin
Size
33.5 MB
Category
Photo & Video
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
