Ctrl for iPad vs Camera for OBS Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ctrl for iPad
Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices. Trigger commands using various protocols like MIDI, OSC, and HTTP. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.
- All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces
- Trigger multiple commands via MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, UDP
- Mix and match control protocols
- Share workspaces across devices with file sharing and AirDrop
- Customizable control palettes and interface design
- Support for various control elements like buttons, sliders, and crossfaders
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- All in One Build, Edit and Run. All from one interface With Ctrl there's no need to ever leave the app. Create workspaces quickly, make changes in realtime and be ready to run your workspace all with a tap of a few buttons. - Mix and Match Trigger multiple commands using multiple protocols Build advanced interfaces with the flexible rules and command system. Trigger remote devices using MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP and UDP or mix them to control multiple device types. Playback audio locally and video over HDMI and AirPlay. - Share Work between device multiple devices with ease Why limit yourself to one device? Easily import and export workspaces and share between devices with file sharing and AirDrop support. - Customise Make Ctrl your own with custom control palettes Design colour palettes for your workspaces that match specifications Use the in-app palette builder or access pre-built styles online Set custom images or logos to suit your interface Set custom background images to make a completely unique interface design Controls - Buttons that allow control with single or multiple touches - Sliders that allow control with a variable value output - Steppers that allow variable control with set intervals - Crossfaders that allow control with a variable value output - Rotaries that allow control of rotation or parametric values - Descriptors that allow for information to be added your workspace - Custom built modules that control third party hardware & software - And more Control Protocols - MIDI / Musical Instrument Digital Interface - OSC / Open Sound Control - HTTP / HTTP/1.1 Methods, Headers, Body - TCP / Transmission Control Protocol - UDP / User Datagram Protocol - Audio Playback - Video Playback - sACN / Lighting Control [BETA] API Methods - MIDI - OSC - HTTP This app is provided by default to download at no cost. This trial version is designed for users to test the basic functions of the application, production use is not supported. Outputting from Ctrl for iPad will be disabled after 5 minutes of use without a Lite, Core or Pro license. If you are looking at Ctrl for iPad for a project or installation and want to try the full features of the app, contact our team through our website.
Camera for OBS Studio
Transform your mobile device into a high-quality webcam for streaming. Offers both wired USB and wireless WiFi connections for low latency and portability. Control your stream remotely and utilize multiple devices for a professional setup.
- High-quality video input
- Wired USB and WiFi connections
- Low latency streaming
- Front and rear camera support
- Tap to focus and pinch to zoom
- Manual camera controls
- Remote web browser control
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If you've ever wanted to use your iPhone camera as a video & audio input to stream using OBS Studio, we've got you covered. We've tried all the apps that let you do it over WiFi, but they're not fast enough, so we also allow you to use a wired USB connection. The original one. QUALITY VIDEO Your iPhone/iPad camera's are good, really good. In fact, there’s no comparison between the highly recommended streaming webcam, the Logitech C922 HD Pro and the iPhone 6 Camera. Stream Landscape or Portrait video. AUDIO If you don't have a separate mic for your streaming setup, you can now use the microphone on your iOS device to stream audio & video. FRONT CAMERA Stream a selfie with the front camera support. Switch anytime during the stream with the familiar camera switch button. TAP TO FOCUS, PINCH TO ZOOM Controls just like you're used to from the Camera app. MANUAL CONTROLS Take control of the focus, exposure, white balance as you would on a manual DSLR camera. LOW LATENCY Stream video over a wired USB connection. This avoids the issue of delay over wifi, as many other solutions suffer from. This is just as fast as a USB webcam! USB & WIFI Choose the connection type. If you want low latency, use USB, if you'd like portability then use WiFi. WiFi is done using the NewTek™ NDI® protocol, so you can use Camera for OBS Studio with any NewTek™ NDI® compatible receiver. REMOTE CONTROL Control the app from your web browser on your computer. No need to have access to the device anymore to line up that shot perfectly. MULTIPLE DEVICES If you're lucky enough to own multiple iOS devices, use them together and produce a multi-camera stream. MAC AND PC Supports OBS Studio running on macOS and Windows. You will need to install the OBS Studio iOS Camera Plugin from our website, or use an NDI compatible receiver to use this app. For the best possible experience make sure your device is listed on our website https://obs.camera/docs/faqs/#what-ios-hardware-do-i-need MORE Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Price may vary by location. Terms & Conditions/EULA: https://obs.camera/docs/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://obs.camera/docs/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Camera for OBS Studio at 4.3 against Ctrl for iPad's 3.3. Camera for OBS Studio also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Camera for OBS Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Camera for OBS Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera for OBS Studio has 3.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 39% positive.
Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ctrl for iPad | Camera for OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 39.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ON LX Limited | Loft Labs Interactive Inc |
Customer experience
Ctrl for iPad
Camera for OBS Studio
Bugs and requests
Ctrl for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Camera for OBS Studio
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatible with older iPhones
- Frequent disconnections
- Video quality issues
Requested features
3 requests- Support for iPhone 11 wide-angle lens
- Ability to use iPhone microphone
- Virtual webcam functionality
In-app purchases
Ctrl for iPad
- Lite$14.99
- Lite to Core Upgrade$37.99
- Core to Pro Upgrade$44.99
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- Core$59.99
- Lite to Pro Upgrade$84.99
- Pro$99.99
Camera for OBS Studio
- 1 month$4.991 Month
- 1 month2 variants$10.991 Month
- 1 month$11.991 Month
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- 1 year$18.991 Year
- 1 year$24.991 Year
- 1 year$34.991 Year
- 1 year$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$69.99
- Lifetime Premium$99.99
Questions
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