# StageLight vs Camera for OBS Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StageLight at 84% against Camera for OBS Studio's 40%. Camera for OBS Studio's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StageLight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Camera for OBS Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera for OBS Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera for OBS Studio has 3.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of StageLight's written reviews are positive against 40% of Camera for OBS Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StageLight ships an update every 3 weeks, Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StageLight | Camera for OBS Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagelight-dmx-controller/id1118851633/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Seifert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118851632) | [Loft Labs Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491153) |

## What reviewers say

### StageLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagelight-dmx-controller/id1118851633)

This professional lighting control app allows users to manage and control lighting fixtures via Art-Net (DMX512 over IP). It offers a flexible interface, fixture libraries, MIDI integration, and the ability to record and playback cues and cue lists.

**Highlights:** Art-Net (DMX512 over IP) control, Up to 10 DMX universes, Fixture library based on Open Fixture Library, MIDI controller integration, Record and playback Cues and Cue Lists, Ableton Link synchronization, CITP and OSC protocol support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade S to XL | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium S | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade L to XL | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium L + MIDI | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade S to XL | $34.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade XL to Ultimate | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium XL + MIDI + CITP | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade L to Ultimate | $59.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade S to Ultimate | $69.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate + MIDI + CITP | $79.99 | one-time |


### Camera for OBS Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008)

Transform your mobile device into a high-quality webcam for streaming. Offers both wired USB and wireless WiFi connections for low latency and portability. Control your stream remotely and utilize multiple devices for a professional setup.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $18.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StageLight free?

StageLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera for OBS Studio free?

Camera for OBS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StageLight or Camera for OBS Studio?

Camera for OBS Studio is rated higher. StageLight averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Camera for OBS Studio averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do StageLight or Camera for OBS Studio have ads?

Neither StageLight nor Camera for OBS Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StageLight or Camera for OBS Studio?

StageLight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, StageLight was updated on October 9, 2026 and Camera for OBS Studio on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*