Comparison

CamDrive vs OMTake

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

Head to head
About

CamDrive

Features
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CamDrive is a video surveillance online service. It allows you to watch real-time video from the CamDrive camera where ever you are. All you need is to connect the camera to Internet! Neither installing applications nor configuring a network or a PC is required!

About

OMTake

Features
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OMTake is the first iOS app to stream live video and audio using OMT (Open Media Transport), the open-source protocol developed by vMix/StudioCoast. Use your iPhone as a wireless camera source in vMix, OBS Studio, or any OMT-compatible receiver on your local network. No additional hardware needed. WORKS WITH VMIX AND OBS STUDIO - vMix: OMT is supported natively, just add your iPhone as an input - OBS Studio: install the free OMT plugin (Windows and macOS, OBS 31 or later), add an OMT Source and select your iPhone STREAMING - HD, UHD, and 4K resolution support - 24 to 60 fps depending on resolution - Selectable encoding quality (LQ/MQ/HQ) with live hot-switch - Audio capture with one-tap mute CAMERA - Multi-lens zoom with 0.5x, 1x, 2x presets and smooth pinch zoom - Front and back camera support - Tap to focus and expose - Automatic lens switching via virtual multi-camera devices - Video stabilization: Standard, Cinematic, or Low latency - White balance: Auto, Lock, or Manual with temperature and tint - Exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV, adjustable while live PRODUCTION - Tally indicator (program/preview) with on-screen border and torch feedback, on receivers that support tally such as vMix - Configurable source name visible on your switcher - Corner brackets framing the 16:9 image area - Icons rotate for landscape use while layout stays locked RELIABILITY - Thermal management with automatic quality downgrade - Auto-stop protection at critical temperature - Bonjour/DNS-SD network discovery OMTake Pro (one-time purchase) removes the watermark for a clean, professional output. Requires a local network connection to an OMT-compatible receiver such as vMix or OBS Studio with the OMT plugin.

Screenshots

CamDrive3 screens
OMTake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamDrive at none against OMTake's 1. CamDrive also leads on device support (3 vs 1). OMTake's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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. OMTake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CamDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamDrive ships an update every 10 months, OMTake fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CamDrive versus OMTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamDriveOMTake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeward R&D Co., LtdXavier Carpentier

In-app purchases

None

CamDrive

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OMTake

One-time1
  • OMTake Pro$8.99

Questions

Is CamDrive free?
CamDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OMTake free?
OMTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CamDrive or OMTake have ads?
Neither CamDrive nor OMTake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamDrive or OMTake?
CamDrive ships an update every 10 months, and OMTake fortnightly. Most recently, CamDrive was updated on October 20, 2026 and OMTake on October 24, 2026.

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