# Camera for OBS Studio — Turn your device into a webcam

> Use your mobile device as a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio. (iPhone/iPad app by Loft Labs Interactive Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loft Labs Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491153)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3,249 App Store ratings · 718 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008/reviews.md

## What is Camera for OBS Studio?

If you've ever wanted to use your iPhone camera as a video & audio input to stream using OBS Studio, we've got you covered. We've tried all the apps that let you do it over WiFi, but they're not fast enough, so we also allow you to use a wired USB connection.

The original one.

QUALITY VIDEO
Your iPhone/iPad camera's are good, really good. In fact, there’s no comparison between the highly recommended streaming webcam, the Logitech C922 HD Pro and the iPhone 6 Camera. Stream Landscape or Portrait video.

AUDIO
If you don't have a separate mic for your streaming setup, you can now use the microphone on your iOS device to stream audio & video.

FRONT CAMERA
Stream a selfie with the front camera support. Switch anytime during the stream with the familiar camera switch button.

TAP TO FOCUS, PINCH TO ZOOM
Controls just like you're used to from the Camera app.

MANUAL CONTROLS
Take control of the focus, exposure, white balance as you would on a manual DSLR camera.

LOW LATENCY
Stream video over a wired USB connection. This avoids the issue of delay over wifi, as many other solutions suffer from. This is just as fast as a USB webcam!

USB & WIFI
Choose the connection type. If you want low latency, use USB, if you'd like portability then use WiFi. WiFi is done using the NewTek™ NDI® protocol, so you can use Camera for OBS Studio with any NewTek™ NDI® compatible receiver.

REMOTE CONTROL
Control the app from your web browser on your computer. No need to have access to the device anymore to line up that shot perfectly.

MULTIPLE DEVICES
If you're lucky enough to own multiple iOS devices, use them together and produce a multi-camera stream.

MAC AND PC
Supports OBS Studio running on macOS and Windows.

You will need to install the OBS Studio iOS Camera Plugin from our website, or use an NDI compatible receiver to use this app.

For the best possible experience make sure your device is listed on our website https://obs.camera/docs/faqs/#what-ios-hardware-do-i-need


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Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Price may vary by location.

Terms & Conditions/EULA: https://obs.camera/docs/terms-and-conditions/
Privacy Policy: https://obs.camera/docs/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year | $18.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Camera for OBS Studio?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Expensive
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older iPhones
- Frequent disconnections
- Video quality issues

**Most requested features**

- Support for iPhone 11 wide-angle lens
- Ability to use iPhone microphone
- Virtual webcam functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 718)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Glitchy since new update

*2026-08-22*

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

### 4/5 — Student Streaming

*2026-08-20, version 3.6.3*

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

### 1/5 — Has watermark

*2026-08-15, version 3.6.2*

Just worse alternative to many other free options.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on Mac anymore

*2026-08-09, version 3.6.2*

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.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-08, version 3.6.2*

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

### 5/5 — Outstanding app, exceptional support

*2026-08-06*

I’ve relied on OBS Camera for a long time. A recent update caused a serious decoding issue, and after I sent the developer my OBS log, he identified the problem and pushed a working fix within hours. The app is excellent, but that level of responsiveness is what really earned five stars.

### 1/5 — New update broke the whole damn thing

*2026-08-04, version 3.6.1*

Whatever update just happened it’s not working with the IOS camera. Currently unable to stream due to this. Please fix asap

### 1/5 — Since update code glitches every 2 seconds

*2026-08-02, version 3.6.1*

Since updating the video feed glitches every 2 seconds. I’ve paid for this and now it is unusable!

### 1/5 — Camera lags now

*2026-08-02, version 3.6.1*

I would increase the rating however it’s gone down hill after the update. I didn’t even know it was $70? I don’t remember paying that much so maybe that charged more for it now? Ugh. Other than the price it worked very well UNTIL THIS UPDATE. It lags and glitches so much when it didn’t before

### 5/5 — Brought my old iPhones back to life with multi cam

*2026-07-31*

Three angles for the cost of one app. I'm running an iPhone 17 as my main, an old 15 I never traded in as a side angle, and a hand-me-down 13 mounted overhead. All three appear as separate sources in OBS and switching between them is just scene switching.
USB keeps them low-latency enough to stay in sync with each other and with my audio interface, which is the part I assumed would break and didn't. Per-device lens selection means I can go ultra-wide for the room and standard for the face shot, and per-device white balance means they actually match instead of one angle looking orange.
If you've got dead iPhones sitting in a drawer, stop shopping for cameras and buy this instead!!

## Frequently asked questions about Camera for OBS Studio

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.3 — 2026-08-17

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.

### 3.6.2 — 2026-08-06

- Adding new onboarding setup walkthrough
- Fixed macos hardware encoding for OBS 23 with plugin v2.9.6

### 3.6.1 — 2026-07-30

- Fixed remote control connection in some cases

### 3.6.0 — 2026-07-29

- Improved high-frame-rate H.264 encoding
- More reliable USB connection and reconnection handling
- Improved camera preview performance when using visual effects
- General stability and compatibility improvements

This version requires iOS 16 or later.

### 3.5.0 — 2022-12-29

- Fixed an issue where display toggle didn't work on iOS 16
- Fixed an issue where the microphone audio wouldn't stream to OBS Studio correctly in some cases on iOS 16
- Fixed an issue where changing camera device/configuration while outputting on NDI would crash the app
- Fixed an issue where NDI wouldn't start steaming in one case
- Update NDI to version 5.1.1

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