# Phone Cam Controller — 3D camera for AE, Blender, C4D

> iPhone virtual camera for After Effects and Blender, with real-time motion control. (iPhone/iPad app by Abdolvahab Saniselbachary.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-cam-controller/id6762692207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abdolvahab Saniselbachary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894966120)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-11-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-cam-controller/id6762692207/reviews.md

## What is Phone Cam Controller?

Turn your iPhone into a wireless virtual camera for Adobe After Effects and Blender. Move your phone to control the 3D camera in real time, and record keyframes by physically walking through your scene.

Phone Cam Controller is the companion app for the free Phone Camera Control plugin for After Effects and the free Phone CamController add-on for Blender. Your computer and iPhone find each other automatically over Wi-Fi — no IP addresses, no pairing codes, no setup.

NEW: BLENDER SUPPORT
The same live preview, motion control, and keyframe recording you know from After Effects now work with Blender too. Install the free add-on, click Start Server in the Phone Cam sidebar, and your iPhone connects automatically.

LIVE PREVIEW ON YOUR PHONE
See your After Effects composition or Blender scene camera streamed to your phone in real time. Walk around the room, check framing, show a client — all without rendering.

6DOF CAMERA CONTROL
Full six degrees of freedom — position (X, Y, Z) and orientation (pan, tilt, roll) — driven by your phone's motion and AR sensors. The camera on your computer mirrors your physical movement precisely.

ONE-TAP & CONTINUOUS RECORDING
Single-tap the shutter to drop a keyframe at the current time. Press and hold to record continuously — the host captures your motion frame by frame as real keyframes, creating smooth, natural camera animation.

CAMERA SETTINGS FROM YOUR PHONE
Control zoom (focal length), focus distance, aperture, blur level, and depth of field directly from your phone. Changes apply to the camera in real time.

TIMELINE CONTROL
Play, pause, scrub, step, and jump to start or end — all from your phone. No reaching for the keyboard mid-take.

MULTI-PHONE SUPPORT
Connect several phones at once. Each phone drives its own camera — perfect for scouting multiple angles or collaborating with a team.

ZERO CONFIGURATION
The plugin and app discover each other automatically via Bonjour/mDNS on your local network. Just open both and they connect.

REQUIREMENTS
• Adobe After Effects 2024 or later, OR Blender 4.2 or later (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
• The free Phone Camera Control plugin (After Effects) or Phone CamController add-on (Blender)
• iPhone and computer on the same local Wi-Fi network (5 GHz recommended)

FREE TO USE
The app is free with all features included. Recording keyframes uses Ad Credits (30 free on sign-up); watch a short ad to earn more, or upgrade to Ad-Free with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited, ad-free recording. Everything else — streaming, camera control, camera settings, timeline, multi-phone — is unlimited and free.

Your composition and scene data are streamed locally over your own Wi-Fi and are never uploaded to any server.

## Key features

- Wireless virtual camera for After Effects & Blender
- Real-time 6DOF camera control via phone motion
- One-tap and continuous keyframe recording
- Live preview streaming to phone
- Adjust camera settings (zoom, focus, aperture) from phone
- Timeline control (play, pause, scrub) from phone
- Multi-phone support for multiple angles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is Phone Cam Controller safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Phone Cam Controller.

## Is Phone Cam Controller legit?

Phone Cam Controller has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Phone Cam Controller is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-cam-controller/id6762692207/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best for hand held cam and smooth cams

*2026-11-07*

This app helped me make really nice handheld camera movements, and it connects really easily. You can zoom in and out, and it works better if you have a somewhat large space to move around in. You can also have depth of field with a stabilizer. If the pan or rotation is going the opposite way, all you need to do is adjust your phone. Then go to Blender, open the add-on in the N-panel, and continue from there. Really awesome!

### 1/5 — Problem, for now.

*2026-10-18*

Im @SketchedMark, and I received a verification email, but I don’t see it on my Gmail. This is the only app I can check emails so far. Please make the verification email more accessible.

## Frequently asked questions about Phone Cam Controller

### Does Phone Cam for AE & Blender have ads?

Yes, Phone Cam for AE & Blender contains advertisements. You can earn more Ad Credits by watching short ads, or choose to upgrade to an Ad-Free version with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited, ad-free recording.

### What are the requirements for Phone Cam for AE & Blender?

You need Adobe After Effects 2024+ or Blender 4.2+, the free companion plugin/add-on, and your iPhone and computer must be on the same local Wi-Fi network (5 GHz recommended).

### How does Phone Cam for AE & Blender connect to my computer?

The app and its companion plugins/add-ons automatically discover each other over Wi-Fi using Bonjour/mDNS, requiring no manual IP addresses or pairing codes for zero configuration setup.

### Can I use Phone Cam for AE & Blender offline?

While the app itself requires a Wi-Fi connection to communicate with your computer, the core functionality of controlling and recording camera movements is performed locally on your network, not requiring an internet connection.

### What is the user sentiment for Phone Cam for AE & Blender?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a very limited user base or potential issues with early reviews.

### Is Phone Cam for AE & Blender suitable for children?

The app has an age rating of 4+, suggesting it is suitable for general audiences. The developer has not provided specific information regarding content moderation or privacy for younger users.

### How often is Phone Cam for AE & Blender updated?

The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on November 4, 2026. The app was initially released on July 23, 2026, indicating a relatively recent update cycle.

### What are the pricing details for Phone Cam for AE & Blender?

The app is free to use with all features included. Recording keyframes utilizes Ad Credits, with 30 free credits provided upon sign-up. Additional credits can be earned by watching ads or purchased via a one-time in-app upgrade.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-11-06

Phone Cam Controller has a new name and a fresh look.

- Smoother rewarded ads: the next ad loads in the background, so earning recording credit is faster.
- New Privacy options in the account menu to review your ad consent choices.
- Ad-free users never load the ad SDK.
- Stability and performance improvements.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-11-04

Security update: strengthens the protection of the app's encrypted connections to our servers. We recommend all users update.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-10

- Fixed the camera flipping when you turn around past 180° in Blender.
- Smoother tilt when looking straight up or down.
- More reliable connection to computers with several network adapters (VPN, Hyper-V, Ethernet + Wi-Fi).
- Loading and error messages now name the app you're connecting to (Blender, After Effects).
- Landscape controls now fit on small phones like the iPhone 13 mini and SE.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-10

Blender support is here!

Phone Cam Controller now works with Blender in addition to Adobe After Effects. Install the free Phone CamController add-on for Blender and your iPhone becomes a wireless virtual camera for your Blender scenes — the same live preview, 6DOF motion control, and keyframe recording you already use with After Effects.

In this version:
• Full Blender host support — the app connects to Blender or After Effects automatically over Wi-Fi
• Live viewport streaming from Blender to your iPhone (Solid or Material Preview shading)
• 6DOF camera control and continuous keyframe recording in Blender
• Camera settings — zoom, focus distance, aperture, and depth of field — mapped to the Blender camera
• Updated in-app setup guide covering both After Effects and Blender
• Minor fixes and refinements

The Blender add-on is free for macOS, Windows, and Linux. As always, the app finds your host automatically — no IP addresses, no setup.

### 1.0.20 — 2026-07-24

No release notes.

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