# Full Screen Camera — View your camera full screen > Uses your phone's camera as a full-screen external video source. (iPhone/iPad app by David Moody.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-camera/id1504011874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [David Moody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517648243) - Category: Photo & Video - Price: Free - Rating: 4.00/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 8 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-03-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-camera/id1504011874/reviews.md ## What is Full Screen Camera? This app simply fills the screen with the view from the camera. You can use it for many purposes, but the reason it was created was for use as an external camera when connecting to a computer by USB. This is especially useful in OBS, when you want to user your phone as an external camera source. Note that this only works on a Mac with iTunes installed. There are two screen settings: Full Screen and Safe Area. The Full Screen looks the best, but on devices without a home button (e.g. iPhone X), it includes the Swipe Bar at the bottom. So you can also choose Safe Area, and then crop the image on your computer. Note that the app will prevent the phone from going to sleep. It will not, however, prevent notifications from popping up, so you might want to disable your notifications when you are using your phone as an external camera. ## Key features - Full screen camera view - External camera for computer - OBS integration - Full Screen and Safe Area modes - Prevents device sleep ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-camera/id1504011874/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great Webcam Solution but limited camera settings *2023-02-26, version 1.2* I got this as a way to connect my phone as to plug my phone in directly into an hdmi input source to stream with as a webcam. I know there are other apps you can use wirelessly, but they pretty much all have latency / lag by a second or two which usually makes your video and audio out of sync if you are using a nice streaming mic… so this app is kinda a perfect solution.. however currently you have limited ability to adjust camera setting such as exposure / zooming / focal length.. this app would be insanely better if those settings were available. You already have most of these settings on the newer iPhones so it’s kinda a waste of features that already exist on the phone… I still use it as a streaming webcam and it still does a great job… but could be a way better solution to streamers to have a quality camera instead of an expensive Sony camera or something. ### 5/5 — This app is great! *2022-12-18, version 1.2* This app works great I used it to stream screen mirror something and it makes everything look so much better. The only issue is that the zoom is kinda wonky but other than that it is perfect. ### 1/5 — HOW DO YOU TAKE A PIC?? *2022-10-30, version 1.2* I’ve tried everything but I can’t figure out how to actually use this app to take a photo..? Is it even possible? So weird. ### 5/5 — The best and only one app out there *2022-10-03, version 1.1* This app is a life savior. I use it with ecamm live and it works perfectly. Before that, I used to have to setup dslr cameras, spend a lot of time fixing stuff. Now I just plug my phone and boom I have a camera plugged on my Mac. This is the best and don’t have any issues whatsoever with it. I’ve been using it for months now. Devs, you’re the best! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iOS 16 *2022-09-17, version 1.1* Just a black screen on iOS 16 ### 4/5 — It’s close! *2022-02-18, version 1.1* Obviously the only reason someone would need this app is if they are trying to enlarge something, in my case I want my entire phone screen to reflect what I see through a spotting scope. I need the largest image possible. The reason I can’t give it five stars is because it is missing the ability to do certain functions. One of them being able to change the exposure. Brighten or darken the image. I know it does it automatically but there are situations especially with a spotting scope that having manual control over that would be extremely useful. ### 4/5 — Love this app! *2022-02-09, version 1.1* I use this app for livestreaming without the "noise" associated with the iPhone camera app and others. Ditto the comment(s) about the zoom being outlandishly sensitive, but that is something I rarely use (though admittedly if it worked better, I'd use it more). My only other enhancement request, is to make this a Picture-in-Picture app that can float over any other app. As a YouTube livestreamer, usually with a different focus (drone view), I'd love to be able to also include a face-facing view to enhance that image. This is done by Prism Live out of the box - but only on Android. I suspect that Apple has something to do with the fact that this feature is not available in any camera app I've found ... but if it were possible, that would be my wish. And I'd happily pay (one time) to have that feature! ### 4/5 — Solid; some suggestions to improve! *2022-01-14, version 1.1* It definitely works for what I need it for, which is acting as a camera source in OBS. I think a few changes could make this app really spectacular. -the zoom is really persnickety. If I try to pinch to zoom, it zooms WAY in really fast, and it’s hard to just get zoomed in a little. For example, if I’m using this as a facecam, it’ll zoom way up to my nose, so close that I can barely see anything, when I’m really just trying to get my head and shoulders. -Would be cool for this app to be able to use some of the iPhone camera’s more advanced features, like portrait mode, or macro on the 13 Pro’s. Other than that, really solid and super useful for streaming. ### 5/5 — 5 Stars *2022-01-04, version 1.1* Does exactly what it says, perfect for OBS! **Developer response:** Thanks for the review! ### 5/5 — Perfect App for Digiscoping!!! *2021-12-05, version 1.1* Such a simple app and the only one I could find to do a basic but much needed function. If you use a phone adapter to mount you camera to a spotting scope , you want this app. Fills your entire screen with the camera view. Most importantly it easily lets you disable auto focus so you can use your scope / eyepiece to do this task ## Frequently asked questions about Full Screen Camera ### How do I use Full Screen Camera as an external webcam? Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable and ensure iTunes is installed. Then, open Full Screen Camera on your iPhone and select it as your camera source in OBS or other compatible software on your Mac. ### What are the screen settings in Full Screen Camera? Full Screen Camera offers two settings: 'Full Screen' which maximizes the view, and 'Safe Area' which avoids the swipe bar on newer iPhones, allowing you to crop the image on your computer if needed. ### Does Full Screen Camera work on Android devices? The provided information states that this app specifically works on a Mac with iTunes installed, implying it is designed for iOS devices and not Android. ### Will Full Screen Camera drain my phone battery quickly? The app prevents your phone from going to sleep, which can consume battery. It's recommended to keep your device plugged in while using it as an external camera. ### Can I disable notifications while using Full Screen Camera? Full Screen Camera does not disable notifications. Users are advised to manually disable notifications on their phone to prevent interruptions during streaming or recording. ### What is the rating for Full Screen Camera? Full Screen Camera has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 42 ratings. ### When was Full Screen Camera last updated? The app was last updated on October 30, 2022. ### Is Full Screen Camera free to use? Yes, Full Screen Camera is available for free. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.2 — 2022-10-30 Fixed issues with iOS 16 and added manual rotation control (Portrait/Landcape and flip) ## Apps similar to Full Screen Camera | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PhoneCam - Local Wifi Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonecam-local-wifi-camera/id1578851752) | 4.2 (1,030) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Mobile File Transfer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-file-transfer/id1471278935) | 2.0 (41) | Free | Photo & Video | | [PromptSmart Pro - Teleprompter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promptsmart-pro-teleprompter/id894811756) | 4.4 (764) | $29.99 | Photo & Video | | [VideoVerb: Add Reverb to Video](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videoverb-add-reverb-to-video/id1552393529) | 4.2 (304) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Live Recorder -Screen Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-screen-recorder/id1522122904) | 4.6 (304) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Teleprompter: Floating Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-floating-notes/id1559566851) | 4.6 (1,434) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by David Moody - [Family Church HG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-church-hg/id1478524714) All apps by David Moody: https://appshunter.io/developer/1517648243 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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