# iVCam Webcam vs ApowerMirror

The clearest difference is rating: iVCam Webcam at 4.3 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. iVCam Webcam also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 40%) and ratings volume (15K vs 2.1K). ApowerMirror's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVCam Webcam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and ApowerMirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iVCam Webcam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVCam Webcam has 15K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iVCam Webcam's written reviews are positive against 40% of ApowerMirror's.

iVCam Webcam ships an update every 4 weeks, ApowerMirror every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVCam Webcam | ApowerMirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivcam-webcam/id1164464478/reviews)** | [2.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowermirror-screen-mirroring/id1244625890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Yitu Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/547237469) | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) |

## What reviewers say

### iVCam Webcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivcam-webcam/id1164464478)

Transform your smartphone into an HD webcam for your PC, offering superior quality to built-in cameras. It also functions as a versatile monitor for babies, pets, or security, with the ability to record video directly to your computer.

**Highlights:** HD webcam for PC, Low latency video streaming, Wi-Fi or USB connection, Supports multiple devices, Advanced camera settings, Background replacement, Smartphone as wireless microphone

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC ANNUAL | $7.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM ANNUAL | $12.99 | per year |
| PERMANENT | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice
- 🚀 Works great
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Useful
- 🚀 Seamless connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🔋 Overheats phone
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flipping upside down
- Connectivity issues
- Licensing/purchase problems
- Compatibility with other software
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Microphone support
- Blur/focus adjustment
- Mute button
- Audio quality improvements
- Remote camera controls


### ApowerMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowermirror-screen-mirroring/id1244625890)

Cast your phone's screen to a computer or Smart TV with audio. Control your phone from another device or PC using your mouse and keyboard. Stream up to four devices simultaneously for gaming, presentations, or watching videos on a larger display.

**Highlights:** Mirror phone to computer and vice versa, Cast phone to TV, Mirror and control phone from another phone, Control iPhone/iPad from PC, Screen sharing between different networks (AirCast), Simultaneous streaming of 4 devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApowerMirror Personal(Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 傲软投屏个人版（季度订阅） | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ApowerMirror Personal (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| 360 minutes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Yearly VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 minutes | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1800 minutes | $20.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yearly VIP | $40.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant mirroring
- 💡 Versatile screen mirroring capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for presentations and demos
- 👍 Works well for recording mobile content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with accessing user data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Mirroring freezes or stops working
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to control mobile device from PC
- Improved audio sync
- Longer free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVCam Webcam free?

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

### Is ApowerMirror free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iVCam Webcam or ApowerMirror?

iVCam Webcam is rated higher. iVCam Webcam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ApowerMirror averages 2.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do iVCam Webcam or ApowerMirror have ads?

iVCam Webcam shows ads; ApowerMirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, iVCam Webcam or ApowerMirror?

iVCam Webcam ships an update every 4 weeks, and ApowerMirror every 6 weeks. Most recently, iVCam Webcam was updated on November 4, 2026 and ApowerMirror on November 3, 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.*