Comparison

Runcam Legacy vs Obsbot Start

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Runcam Legacy

Control your compatible high-definition cameras wirelessly. Capture photos and videos, adjust settings in real-time, and manage your media. Update camera firmware directly through the app for the latest features and performance.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Real-time parameter adjustment
  • Capture photos and videos
  • View and download media
  • Firmware updates
  • Full-screen preview
Features
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Runcam Legacy, for easy control of your RunCam high definition cameras. By connecting the camera via WiFi, you can: * Capture videos/photos with a variety of shooting modes. * Adjust the camera parameters and preview in real time. * Play/Download videos/photos. * Record in landscape and preview in full screen. * Update firmware through App. * Set all camera parameters. ----The main functions—— Real-time parameters settings + Full control of the camera: adjust the camera parameters, start/stop recording and switch mode. + Customize white balance, exposure value, FOV, metering mode, image flip etc. + Adjust the camera parameters and preview in real time according to the actual scene. + Loop recording, automatic recording, WDR and more parameters. Capture/Download + User-friendly shooting interface, easy to operate. + Linkage of the button: When the camera is connected to the App, you can also use the power button on the camera to start/stop shooting. + View, play back the captured video/photos and download to the local album. + Browse and delete files from your camera's memory card Update your cameras + Update your camera anytime, anywhere to experience the latest features and best performance --RunCam App applicable equipments - + RunCam2 + RunCam3 --Instructions for use-- -Turn on the camera and open the camera WiFi. -Use your mobile device to search the camera WiFi (Initial name is RUNCAM2_xxx / RUNCAM3_xxx, the initial password is 1234567890) and connect. -Open the App, connect the camera and enter into preview. --System Requirements-- iOS 12.0 and above Details can be found at: http://www.runcam.com If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us at runcamapp@gmail.com

About

Obsbot Start

This app enhances your OBSBOT camera experience with AI control and one-click streaming to popular platforms. Easily switch between landscape and portrait modes, and customize image parameters on the fly to elevate your video content.

Highlights
  • AI feature control
  • One-click social platform streaming
  • Landscape/portrait mode switching
  • Customizable image parameters
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Mastermind Your OBSBOT Camera Obsbot Start is an exclusive application designed for OBSBOT camera. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful features. Your camera livestreaming experience can be significantly improved with minimal effort. Unleash AI Capabilities Collocating with built-in AI features in OBSBOT camera, Obsbot start can maximize the hidden underlying power of the device and makes the AI features controllable smoothly and conveniently. Start Livestreaming Anywhere Obsbot Start offers internal support for the most popular social livestream platforms. Preset the social accounts, and the livestream signal could instantly starts and be on air within the blinks, with only a tap. Landscape and Portrait in One-Click Obsbot Start is compatible with both landscape and portrait modes. Using the orientation button in the software, you can smoothly switch between landscape/portrait modes to meet different video recording or live streaming needs. Customize Parameters Anytime Say goodbye to immutable image settings. With Obsbot Start, you can customize image parameters whether you're on Air or not, and apply them instantaneously whenever you need. OBSBOT hopes to take you to enjoy the fun of video shooting and livestreaming in a simpler and more energetic way, record and share your life moments on air with dynamic video language and limitless imagination. If you have any suggestions in the process of using OBSBOT, please feel free to write to service@obsbot.com. We value every communication with you.

Screenshots

Runcam Legacy4 screens
Obsbot Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Obsbot Start at 2.4 against Runcam Legacy's 2.1. Runcam Legacy's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 22). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Obsbot Start holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Runcam Legacy's written reviews are positive against 20% of Obsbot Start's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runcam Legacy ships an update every 6 weeks, Obsbot Start monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runcam Legacy versus Obsbot Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuncam LegacyObsbot Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (67 ratings)2.4 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB134 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCAMERA2000 LIMITEDRemo Tech Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Runcam Legacy

All ratings67 ratings
Positive23.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative71.6%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative63.7%

Obsbot Start

All ratings22 ratings
Positive31.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative59.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

Runcam Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

Obsbot Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runcam Legacy free?
Runcam Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obsbot Start free?
Obsbot Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runcam Legacy or Obsbot Start?
Obsbot Start is rated higher. Runcam Legacy averages 2.1 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Obsbot Start averages 2.4 from 22 ratings.
Do Runcam Legacy or Obsbot Start have ads?
Neither Runcam Legacy nor Obsbot Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runcam Legacy or Obsbot Start?
Runcam Legacy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Obsbot Start monthly. Most recently, Runcam Legacy was updated on July 9, 2026 and Obsbot Start on September 19, 2026.

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