Comparison

Air Camera vs OBS 4K

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

Head to head
About

Air Camera

Stream your device's camera feed to an external display like Apple TV. Ideal for live events, it provides a clean video-only output, free from distracting on-screen elements. Capture high-quality photos during streaming.

Highlights
  • Stream camera to AirPlay receivers
  • Clean video-only output
  • Rule of Thirds overlay
  • Focus and exposure lock
  • High-resolution photo capture
  • Switch between camera lenses
  • Adjustable video quality (720p, 1080p, 4K)
Features
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Air Camera is the best way to stream your camera to an airplay receiver. eg. Apple TV, AirParrot or AirServer. Perfect for live events when you need a simple video feed to an external display. The external display only shows the video so elements like notifications, battery status and time don't distract your audience. Features: • Rule of Thirds overlay shows on device. • Double Tap to goggle Rule of Thirds overlay. • Press and hold to lock focus & exposure on supported devices • Smooth focus is enabled on supported devices. • Left & Right Landscape orientation supported. • Universal App (iPhone & iPad) • Also supports Apple AV adapter. • Take full resolution photos (with 3 second preview) during capture. High quality photos are saved to the camera roll. • Swap between Front, Back, Telephoto and Wide Angle cameras. • Pinch to zoom in and out • Video Stabilisation - Standard or Cinematic • Choose Video Quality - 720p, 1080p or 4k • Toggle Audio on or off Instructions for Use: 1. Open Control Center (swipe up from bottom of screen) 2. Tap AirPlay 3. Select the target screen and enable mirroring 4. Close Control Center

About

OBS 4K

Transform your iPhone into a professional 4K webcam for your Mac. Stream in high resolution with ultra-low latency and advanced controls. Ideal for video conferencing, live streaming, and content creation.

Highlights
  • 4K, 1080p, 720p streaming
  • Ultra-low latency
  • H.265 hardware encoding
  • Multiple lens support
  • Full zoom and exposure control
  • Custom stream profiles
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional 4K camera for your Mac. OBS 4K streams your iPhone camera in stunning 4K resolution over USB or WiFi, with ultra-low latency H.265 hardware encoding. KEY FEATURES: • 4K, 1080p, and 720p streaming over USB or WiFi • H.265 hardware encoding for crystal-clear quality at minimal bandwidth • Ultra-low latency — see your camera feed in real time • Multiple lens support — switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto • Screen curtain mode to save battery while streaming PRO FEATURES: • 60 fps smooth capture for professional-quality video • Full zoom and exposure control with real-time adjustments • Focus and exposure lock for consistent shots • Custom stream profiles for quick setup • Advanced ISO, white balance, and torch controls PERFECT FOR: • Video conferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) • Live streaming (OBS Studio, Streamlabs) • Content creation and YouTube recording • FaceTime calls in stunning quality • Professional video production OBS 4K creates a virtual camera on your Mac, so any app that uses a webcam can use your iPhone’s powerful camera system. Connect via USB for the best quality, or go wireless with WiFi. Download now and transform your iPhone into the ultimate webcam. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Air Camera2 screens
OBS 4K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OBS 4K at Free against Air Camera's $0.99. OBS 4K also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Air Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (60% vs 29%). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

OBS 4K is free to download; Air Camera costs $0.99 up front. OBS 4K sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Air Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBS 4K holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Air Camera's written reviews are positive against 29% of OBS 4K's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Camera ships an update monthly, OBS 4K weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Air Camera versus OBS 4K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir CameraOBS 4K
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (38 ratings)4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better23
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc CastlesHuseyin Bagana

Customer experience

Air Camera

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative35.7%

OBS 4K

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Air Camera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OBS 4K

Subscriptions2
  • OBS 4K Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • OBS 4K Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBS 4K Pro Lifetime$103.99

Questions

Is Air Camera free?
Air Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBS 4K free?
OBS 4K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Air Camera or OBS 4K?
OBS 4K is rated higher. Air Camera averages 3.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while OBS 4K averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Air Camera or OBS 4K have ads?
Neither Air Camera nor OBS 4K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Camera or OBS 4K?
Air Camera ships an update monthly, and OBS 4K weekly. Most recently, Air Camera was updated on October 26, 2026 and OBS 4K on October 24, 2026.

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