Comparison

iVCam Webcam vs Micstream

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

Micstream

Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily stream audio over Wi-Fi for calls, streaming, or recording without extra hardware. Enjoy clear sound with advanced noise suppression.

Highlights
  • Use phone as wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio with 48 kHz/32-bit
  • AI-powered noise suppression (DeepFilterNet)
  • Custom Windows audio driver
  • Low-latency Opus codec
  • Automatic PC discovery
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Why spend money on a USB microphone? Your phone's microphone already beats most budget USB mics. Micstream makes Windows treat it like a proper hardware microphone — over Wi-Fi, with no cables and no extra hardware. NO WORKING MIC? USE YOUR PHONE Laptop mic sounds bad? Headset broken? Webcam has no sound? Use your phone instead. Micstream turns it into a wireless microphone for your PC. No Bluetooth pairing, no drivers to install on your phone. SETUP IS EASY 1. Download the Windows client from micstream.io 2. In Windows, select Micstream as your audio input device 3. Launch the app and connect to your PC over Wi-Fi 4. Start streaming! Your phone is now a standalone PC microphone — just like one you would buy in the store. WHY MICSTREAM • Save money: no need to buy an expensive standalone microphone — Micstream is free • Ultimate convenience: use your iPhone as a professional-grade PC mic • High-quality audio: crisp, clear sound for podcasts, gaming, video calls, voiceovers, and more • Custom Windows driver: works like a real hardware PC mic in any application (Zoom, Discord, OBS, Teams, games, and more) FEATURES • World-class noise suppression via DeepFilterNet • Custom Windows audio driver • Studio-quality audio — 48 kHz and 32-bit for unmatched clarity and detail • High-quality, low-latency Opus codec • Stereo recording on supported devices • Automatic PC discovery on your Wi-Fi network YOUR PHONE AS A MIC FOR EVERY APP Use your iPhone as a microphone for your PC in Zoom, Discord, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, and any game or recording software. One mic app covers video calls, streaming, podcasts, voice-overs, dictation, and speech-to-text. If it accepts a microphone input, you can stream your phone's mic to your PC. NOISE CANCELLATION BUILT IN Micstream turns your phone into a noise-cancelling microphone. It uses DeepFilterNet, a state-of-the-art AI noise filter that removes background noise like keyboard sounds, fans, and street noise in real time. Your voice stays clear. You can switch noise cancellation on or off from the desktop app. PRICING • Micstream is free — watch a short ad to stream for one hour • Micstream Pro supports the developer and removes ads and limits SUPPORTED DESKTOP SYSTEMS • Windows 10 • Windows 11 • Linux TECHNICAL DETAILS Micstream's desktop client features a tailored Windows audio driver designed for a seamless PC mic experience. 32-bit depth allows a wider dynamic range and more detail in your recordings. Audio is encoded with the Opus codec, whose low algorithmic delay (5–10 ms) makes it a perfect fit for streaming from phone to PC. Networking uses UDP on ports 37718–37720, with automatic client discovery and forward error correction against packet loss. PRIVACY POLICY https://micstream.io/privacy TERMS OF USE https://micstream.io/terms

Screenshots

iVCam Webcam4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Micstream at 5.0 against iVCam Webcam's 4.3. Micstream also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). iVCam Webcam's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Micstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micstream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVCam Webcam has 15K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Micstream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVCam Webcam ships an update every 4 weeks, Micstream every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iVCam Webcam versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVCam WebcamMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Yitu Information Technology Co., Ltd.StreamDev Technologies

Customer experience

iVCam Webcam

All ratings14,682 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews2,231 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative18.2%

Micstream

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Micstream

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
2 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is iVCam Webcam free?
iVCam Webcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iVCam Webcam or Micstream?
Micstream is rated higher. iVCam Webcam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Micstream averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iVCam Webcam or Micstream have ads?
Both iVCam Webcam and Micstream show ads.
Which is updated more often, iVCam Webcam or Micstream?
iVCam Webcam ships an update every 4 weeks, and Micstream every 4 days. Most recently, iVCam Webcam was updated on October 19, 2026 and Micstream on October 4, 2026.

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