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Camera for OBS Studio

Camera for OBS Studio

Turn your device into a webcam

3.2K ratings
718 reviews
📊 Productivity
📷 Photo & Video
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 15, 2018
  • August 17, 2026

Features

Developer

Loft Labs Interactive Inc
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About

Transform your mobile device into a high-quality webcam for streaming. Offers both wired USB and wireless WiFi connections for low latency and portability. Control your stream remotely and utilize multiple devices for a professional setup.

✓High-quality video input
✓Wired USB and WiFi connections
✓Low latency streaming
✓Front and rear camera support
✓Tap to focus and pinch to zoom
✓Manual camera controls
✓Remote web browser control
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Camera for OBS Studio. Based on 3.2K reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀High-quality video
  • 👍Easy to set up
  • 💡Allows use of iPhone camera
  • 🚀Seamless integration with OBS
  • 👍Responsive developer

Negative things

  • 🐛Connectivity issues
  • 🔋Battery drain
  • 💰Expensive
  • 🐛Compatibility problems
  • 🐛Glitches and freezes
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What's New in Camera for OBS Studio

3.6.3

August 17, 2026

I know it's a trope at this point because all app release notes say it... but this update really does contain a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscription plans

1 year

Premium

$18.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$69.99

Lifetime

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User reviews

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Glitchy since new update

This app worked like a charm until the recent update. Now the image is glitchy and jerky in OBS and unusable :(
BriskatronBriskatron

Student Streaming

We use this to stream our live morning announcements throughout the school, BESt Tool EVERY!
DignahDignah

Has watermark

Just worse alternative to many other free options.
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Doesn’t work on Mac anymore

They haven’t released a plugin update for Mac in 3 years. Don’t bother with this app if you’re on a Mac trying to get it to work, just use the continuity camera feature instead.
luckystrikeguyluckystrikeguy

Amazing

Use it daily to run my WhatNot streams!! Never have had an issue.
Danny74Danny74
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incompatible with older iPhones

Bug

Frequent disconnections

Bug

Video quality issues

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Support for iPhone 11 wide-angle lens

Feature

Ability to use iPhone microphone

Feature

Virtual webcam functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to use your iPhone or iPad camera as a high-quality video and audio input source for OBS Studio. It supports both wired USB connections for low latency and WiFi connections for portability, offering a superior alternative to many existing solutions.

What are the key features of this mobile webcam app?

Key features include high-quality video capture, support for both USB and WiFi connections, low latency streaming, front and rear camera switching, tap-to-focus and pinch-to-zoom controls, manual camera adjustments like focus and exposure, and remote control via a web browser. It also supports using multiple devices for multi-camera streams.

How much does this app cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases for subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Pricing may vary by location.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with iPhones and iPads. It supports OBS Studio running on both macOS and Windows operating systems. For the best experience, it's recommended to check the app's website for a list of compatible iOS hardware.

How can I use my mobile device as a webcam for OBS Studio?

To use your mobile device as a webcam, you'll need to install the OBS Studio iOS Camera Plugin from the app's website or use a NewTek™ NDI® compatible receiver. You can then choose between a USB connection for low latency or WiFi for portability, and configure it as a video and audio source within OBS Studio.