Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Steve Seguin
Rating:
3.60
(28)
Version:
2.0.71 Last updated: 2026-05-23
Version code:
886013492
Creation date:
2022-05-27
Compatible devices:
Size:
32.98MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Steve Seguin
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vdo-ninja/id1607609685
Website:
https://vdo.ninja

User Reviews

Users praise VDO.Ninja for being free and easy to use, and for wireless OBS webcam support with good video quality when it works. However, recurring reliability issues include screen sharing that doesn’t start, streams that pause or freeze, and OBS-related integration problems. The app shows strong potential but needs fixes for consistent performance across devices.
Pros
  • Free functionality with no freemium model
  • Easy-to-use streaming UI
  • Can turn the phone into a wireless webcam for OBS
  • High video quality when the stream is working
Cons
  • Screen sharing doesn't reliably start or function (OBS options missing or unusable)
  • Video streams pause or freeze frequently during use
  • OBS-related issues, including missing OBS option and confusion between screen vs. camera
Recent reviews
It keeps pausing the screen mirror for no reason but it is easily embeddable though so 3 stars
by Ga*****, 2026-03-25

Worked wonderfully for me from the start, I just can’t figure out how to change to the wide angle camera, if that’s even supported right now, 5 stars for wonderful free functionality
by da*****, 2026-01-20

Hello I tried screen share frist time and taped broadcast button when i share but its now showing and tried to select Recorder option but its not choosimg also broadcasting is not starting
by Ja*****, 2026-01-03
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