Comparison

ApowerMirror vs Camo Camera

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

Head to head
About

ApowerMirror

Seamlessly cast your phone screen to a computer or smart TV with audio. Control your phone from your PC or another phone, and even share screens across different networks. Ideal for gaming, presentations, and enjoying content 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 up to 4 devices
Features
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ApowerMirror is a screen mirroring app that can be used to cast phone to computer or Smart TV (TV box) with audio. It allows you to mirror&control phone from another phone freely, and you can remotely control iPhone&iPad from computer with your mouse and keyboard. Moreover, 4 devices can be streamed simultaneously without delay. ApowerMirror also performs well when streaming videos, photos and documents saved on your phone in a business meeting. ==Key Features== • Mirror Phone to computer and Vice Versa Screen sharing on the computer makes it possible to get a better video experience by watching movies from YouTube and Netflix on a bigger screen. Whether you’re playing PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Free Fire, Clash Royale, Pokemon GO, or any other mobile game, the app makes it easy to share gameplay with your fans during live streaming. Besides, controlling PC from phone is no longer a difficult thing. • Cast Phone to TV ApowerMirror supports screen mirroring or casting a variety of file types (including videos, pictures, and music) from phone to TV or other DLNA device. Save your eyes from the small phone screen and enjoy big screen TV series shows in the family area now. • Mirror&Control Phone from Phone ApowerMirror is also a good screen mirroring app to mirror phone to phone. You can also control the phone from another phone using ApowerMirror to watch videos and movies with your friends and share your files with your audience more efficiently. For classroom set-up, the wireless screen mirroring can introduce new ways for instructors, students, teams, and meeting groups to communicate their ideas and collaborate on projects. • Control iPhone/iPad from PC You can take full control of your iPhone/iPad device, without cables, just need to connect to PC via Bluetooth, to do whatever you want to do on your iPhone/iPad freely, ex, play games, open an app, check the phone status and send messages from WhatsApp. • Screen Sharing Between Different Networks This advanced feature is AirCast! It allows screen mirroring between devices that cannot be connected to the same network. If you use AirCast, even if you are located in different places and on different network connections, you can share the screen with each other. This can be used to mirror phone to phone, cast phone to PC, and stream PC to phone. ==Suitable for Various Screen Mirroring Occasions== * Personal use * Business meeting * Online class /Education * Live streaming from Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok etc * Movies/Sports video mirroring * Presentation * Work from home ...... ==Quick Guide== 1. Connect your phone and computer/TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Install and run this screen casting app( ApowerMirror) on your phone and computer/TV. 3. On your iPhone, open the Control Center and then tap "Screen Mirroring". Select the name of "Apowersoft + your device" and then your phone screen will successfully be mirrored. If you want to mirror the devices from different networks, you can try the USB connection or AirCast. ==Supported Devices== 1. Windows & Mac 2. iPhone & iPad 3. Smart TV: Sony, Sharp, Philips, Hisense, Skyworth, Xiaomi, LG etc. 4. Devices with built-in DLNA or AirPlay protocol. Some projectors and car screens. Start using your favorite mouse and keyboard to take full control of phone from the computer right now! Feedback: 1. Contact us at support@apowersoft.com 2. Send feedback from "Settings" > "Feedback" on the ApowerMirror desktop program. 3. Discord: https://discord.gg/dK7y8Sf3Re

About

Camo Camera

Transform your iPhone into a professional-grade webcam for your Mac or PC. Enhance your video calls, streams, and recordings with powerful adjustments, filters, and unique features like Portrait mode and virtual green screen.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone camera as webcam
  • Wireless or USB connection
  • Advanced video adjustments
  • Cinematic filters and LUT support
  • Portrait mode with bokeh
  • Virtual green screen (Replace)
  • Auto-framing
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The Apple Design Awards Finalist 2023 app, Camo, uses the incredible cameras in your iPhone to produce pro-quality video, whether you’re meeting, streaming, or recording. Joanna Stern, The Wall St. Journal – “how I do all my live TV hits” MacWorld US – “full-featured, easy-to-use, and delightful” 9to5Mac – “an easy way to seriously improve your video call quality” WIRED – “there are a number of apps which let you use your iOS device’s camera as your webcam, but the best one is Camo” MacWorld UK – “an easy way to beef up the video quality on your calls” With over 10 million users helped over the last decade, Reincubate is one of the UK’s most-loved software companies. — EASY TO USE / PLUG AND PLAY / Wi-Fi — No extra hardware needed, just connect your device to your Mac or PC. Choose between connecting wirelessly, for the most flexible experience, or opt for a trusty USB connection. With Wi-Fi connectivity, get set up for a call in seconds – no more looking around for a spare cable or a free port. — POWERFUL ADJUSTMENTS & FILTERS — Camo Studio gives you full control of your video, letting you adjust lenses, exposure, colours, contrast, and more; and it lets you zoom, crop, and focus your image precisely how you want it. Apply cinematic styling and color grading to your video with 18 bespoke filters, including support for custom Cube, 3DL, and LUT files. — STAND OUT WITH SPOTLIGHT & PORTRAIT — Use Spotlight to compensate for less-than-ideal lighting conditions, such as backlit or under-lit environments, by brightening yourself against your background. Portrait creates a sophisticated bokeh effect that cleanly separates you from the background and gives you full control over the depth of focus. — VIRTUAL GREEN SCREEN AND PRIVACY — Use Replace, Camo’s virtual green screen, to cleanly swap any image into your background. Or activate Privacy to cloak your surroundings with a pleasing diffused image effect. Both offer industry-leading performance, enabling video that foregrounds clarity without sacrificing appearance. — FIND FREEDOM WITH AUTO FRAMING — Camo’s auto-framing functionality keeps you at the center of the action, whether you’re shuffling around at your desk or presenting at a whiteboard. With a range of zoom options, you’ll remain firmly centered and proportioned on screen. — COMPATIBLE WITH OVER 40 APPS — Camo works perfectly with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Safari, FaceTime, QuickTime, Chrome, OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Skype, Twitch, Panopto, ScreenFlow, Final Cut Pro X, and dozens of other video recording and streaming products. — SECURITY AND PRIVACY FIRST — Camo doesn’t know what you’re using it for, and doesn’t capture or transmit your video feed. It simply routes it from your iPhone to your computer. Your data is your business, not ours. — NOT ONLY BUT ALSO! — - Super low latency, high speed video with a range of resolutions - Powerful presets to save and quickly switch to your favourite adjustments and settings - Native support for iPadOS as well as your iPhone, and beautiful Dark Mode support throughout - Camo offloads all processing to your iOS device, keeping your computer cool and fast - Crop your video without losing quality with dynamic-resolution Smart Zoom - Automatic image stabilisation minimises bumps and vibrations - Virtually rotate your video without touching your device - Switch between video from multiple iOS devices and lenses in real-time - No ads in the app, not ever — WE’RE HERE TO HELP — We’re fanatical about supporting users, and we’d love to help you make the most of Camo. Reach out to us any time: support@reincubate.com Camo Studio supports macOS 10.13 or later & Windows 10 or later. — LEARN MORE — About us: https://reincubate.com/camo/ How to make the most of Camo: https://reincubate.com/support/how-to/look-best-webcam-video/ FAQ: https://reincubate.com/support/camo/camo-faq/

Screenshots

ApowerMirror4 screens
Camo Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camo Camera at 4.6 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. Camo Camera also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ApowerMirror sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Camo Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camo Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 82% of Camo Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Camo Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ApowerMirror versus Camo Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerMirrorCamo Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (2.1K ratings)4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K7.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedReincubate

Customer experience

ApowerMirror

All ratings2,098 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews1,337 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative54.3%

Camo Camera

All ratings7,531 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

ApowerMirror

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Camo Camera

From 7.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent video quality
  • 👍 Lots of customization options
  • 💡 Turns old phones into webcams
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable connection
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Phone gets hot during prolonged use
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Requires wired connection (no wireless)

Bugs and requests

ApowerMirror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Mirroring freezes or stops working
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

Requested features

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

Camo Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some systems
  • Incompatibility with certain software or hardware
  • Audio issues when used with other apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Portrait mode support for all devices
  • Background blur/removal
  • Ability to use phone while in use as webcam
  • Preset camera settings/profiles

In-app purchases

12 purchases

ApowerMirror

Subscriptions4
  • ApowerMirror Personal(Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • 傲软投屏个人版(季度订阅)$29.993 Months
  • ApowerMirror Personal (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • Personal 2 Years (Buy 1 get 1)$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • 360 minutes$3.99
  • Quarterly VIP$8.99
  • Yearly VIP$12.99
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  • 900 minutes$12.99
  • 1800 minutes$20.99
  • Monthly VIP$29.99
  • Yearly VIP$40.99
  • Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free$59.99
None

Camo Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApowerMirror free?
ApowerMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camo Camera free?
Camo Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or Camo Camera?
Camo Camera is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Camo Camera averages 4.6 from 7.5K ratings.
Do ApowerMirror or Camo Camera have ads?
Neither ApowerMirror nor Camo Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Camo Camera?
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Camo Camera every 2 months. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on October 16, 2026 and Camo Camera on October 18, 2026.

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