> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vdo.ninja/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vdo.ninja/steves-helper-apps/native-mobile-app-versions.md). # Native mobile app versions VDO.Ninja mobile apps for Android and iPhone or iPad, including local recording, screen recording, USB audio, and advanced mobile camera workflows. VDO.Ninja also offers native Android and iOS apps for mobile capture workflows. These apps are useful if you want phone-to-OBS video, mobile screen recording, local recording, USB microphone support, or mobile-specific camera features such as ultra-wide lenses and dual-camera capture. Use the [native app guide](/steves-helper-apps/native-mobile-app.md) for setup and the [quality guide](/guides/improving-quality-of-the-native-app.md) for the current controls. Menus vary by installed app version and capture mode; older builds may not include every option below. {% embed url="" %} Android {% endembed %} {% embed url="" %} iOS {% endembed %} ## Current feature highlights Both native apps support: * local recording * mobile screen sharing and recording, subject to platform capture restrictions * improved USB audio support, including support that helps with external microphones such as DJI mics * ultra-wide camera support * Social Stream Ninja integration for live chat and TTS workflows * an audio-only talkback channel, so the phone can hear a remote director or OBS output while streaming * WHIP publishing and WHEP viewer delivery, including services such as Meshcast * opt-in professional camera controls and a stream-health overlay * capture frame-rate limits and an advanced minimum-bitrate hint for VDO.Ninja camera streams * optional experimental RTMP/SRT output from supported video sources, with separate encoder controls Android-specific highlights: * USB video and UVC capture support * expanded camera selection options * a gallery for reviewing and deleting recorded clips * built-in camera presets for 720p60, 1080p30, and 1080p60 with device-dependent fallback * a custom bitrate setting in Advanced Settings * screen sharing with optional system audio on Android 10+ and single-app selection on supported Android 14+ devices iOS-specific highlights: * dual-camera mixing mode using front and rear cameras together * continued USB microphone support improvements * background ReplayKit screen sharing with Performance, Balanced, Quality, and Maximum presets; Maximum targets up to 1080p when resources permit * ReplayKit app audio and microphone narration with separate mute controls * optional front- or rear-camera Picture in Picture while screen sharing on supported devices * RTMP/SRT output from single-camera sources, including an opt-in adaptive bitrate control for RTMP ## Current limitations * The native apps remain focused on capture and publish workflows rather than replacing the full browser-based director and viewer experience. * Platform restrictions still apply to some mobile screen-sharing behaviors, especially on older iOS versions. * Native iOS screen sharing uses its generated viewer link or WHIP destination; its direct publishing path does not join rooms. * iOS does not expose USB/UVC camera input. External USB audio support is separate. * iOS RTMP/SRT output does not support screen sharing, microphone-only mode, or dual-camera mode. The external output does not support RTMPS or SRTLA. ## Android downloads The Google Play version is the preferred install path: {% embed url="" %} Google Play Store {% endembed %} For testing newer Android builds before Play Store rollout, a direct APK may also be provided: {% embed url="" %} Android test APK link {% endembed %} Public reference source: {% embed url="" %} Public native-app repository; it may lag current distributed builds {% endembed %} ## iOS download {% embed url="" %} Apple App Store {% endembed %} The App Store version history includes screen-share quality controls, ReplayKit app-audio improvements, camera overlay support, professional camera controls, and RTMP/SRT output. Use the store's version history to check which changes are included in the build available to your device. ## Notes * Codec availability varies by publishing path. Native iOS screen sharing has a lower-resolution VP8 compatibility fallback; forcing it can reduce text clarity. * Older versions of iOS have more restrictions around screen recording and screen broadcast behavior. * USB device behavior still depends on the phone, OS version, adapters, and vendor firmware. ## Related {% content-ref url="/pages/hWcjH63YrSr2nIEDKV24" %} [VDO.Ninja native mobile app guide](/steves-helper-apps/native-mobile-app.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/yyN0VXelhxCHqoDlzeh4" %} [How to improve quality of the native app](/guides/improving-quality-of-the-native-app.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/S9amKQb7V4KTBUEFiksO" %} [Updates - Native mobile apps](/updates/updates-native-mobile-apps.md) {% endcontent-ref %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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