# iVCam Webcam vs NLua.Box

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVCam Webcam | NLua.Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivcam-webcam/id1164464478/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nluabox/id1458245348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Yitu Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/547237469) | [Codefoco](https://appshunter.io/developer/630350794) |

## 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


### NLua.Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nluabox/id1458245348)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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