Comparison

iVCam Webcam vs NLua.Box

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

Head to head
About

iVCam Webcam

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
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Why buy a webcam since you already have an iPhone/iPad? iVCam turns your iPhone/iPad into an HD webcam for Windows PC. You can also replace your old USB webcam or integrated webcam with it which has a better quality. At the same time it's also a perfect baby monitor, spy-cam, security camera and pet-cam. No enough space on your device? iVCam can record the video directly to your PC, works just like a remote video recorder! Setting up iVCam is very simple - just download and install our client software on your PC and you're ready to go! The connection is fully automatic and requires no manual configuration. Main Features: - High-quality, real-time video with low latency and fast speed - Automatic connection via Wi-Fi or USB and easy to use - Connect multiple devices to one PC at the same time - Support common video sizes such as 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, etc. - Advanced camera settings - AE/AF, ISO, EC, WB and Zooming - Configurable for video frame rate, quality and encoder - Landscape and Portrait mode supported - Support front/rear, wide angle/telephoto cameras and real-time switching - Support for face beautify, flash, manual/auto focus and video flip/mirror - Background replacement - Blur, Bokeh, Mosaic, Green Screen and more - Audio supported, use your smartphone as a wireless microphone for PC - Completely replaces USB webcam or integrated webcam, compatible with most applications using webcam - Preview video, take pictures and record video files with our Windows client software Install required Windows client software from https://www.e2esoft.com/ivcam. Terms of Use: https://www.e2esoft.com/ivcam/terms-of-use

About

NLua.Box

This application allows users to program on their mobile device using the Lua language. It provides a minimalistic environment for writing and running Lua scripts directly on their phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Lua programming on device
  • Minimalistic interface
  • Run Lua scripts
  • Mobile development tool
Features
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NLua.Box allow you to program on your device using Lua language.

Screenshots

iVCam Webcam4 screens
NLua.Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NLua.Box at 4.8 against iVCam Webcam's 4.3. NLua.Box also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). iVCam Webcam's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. iVCam Webcam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. NLua.Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NLua.Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVCam Webcam has 15K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of NLua.Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVCam Webcam ships an update every 4 weeks, NLua.Box every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iVCam Webcam versus NLua.Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVCam WebcamNLua.Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Yitu Information Technology Co., Ltd.Codefoco

Customer experience

iVCam Webcam

All ratings14,682 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews2,232 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative18.2%

NLua.Box

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iVCam Webcam

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • Microphone support
  • Blur/focus adjustment
  • Mute button
  • Audio quality improvements
  • Remote camera controls
Show 2 more
  • Notification for settings changes
  • Easier multi-device management

NLua.Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iVCam Webcam

Subscriptions2
  • BASIC ANNUAL$7.991 Year
  • PREMIUM ANNUAL$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • PERMANENT$24.99
None

NLua.Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVCam Webcam free?
iVCam Webcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NLua.Box free?
NLua.Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iVCam Webcam or NLua.Box?
NLua.Box is rated higher. iVCam Webcam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while NLua.Box averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do iVCam Webcam or NLua.Box have ads?
iVCam Webcam shows ads; NLua.Box does not.
Which is updated more often, iVCam Webcam or NLua.Box?
iVCam Webcam ships an update every 4 weeks, and NLua.Box every 6 days. Most recently, iVCam Webcam was updated on November 6, 2026 and NLua.Box on November 2, 2026.

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