# Ctrl for iPad vs Camera for OBS Studio

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ctrl for iPad | Camera for OBS Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ON LX Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216537447) | [Loft Labs Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491153) |

## What reviewers say

### Ctrl for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Core Upgrade | $37.99 | one-time |
| Core to Pro Upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| Core | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Pro Upgrade | $84.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


### Camera for OBS Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $18.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality video
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Allows use of iPhone camera
- 🚀 Seamless integration with OBS
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Expensive
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older iPhones
- Frequent disconnections
- Video quality issues

**Requested features**

- Support for iPhone 11 wide-angle lens
- Ability to use iPhone microphone
- Virtual webcam functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ctrl for iPad free?

Ctrl for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera for OBS Studio free?

Camera for OBS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ctrl for iPad or Camera for OBS Studio?

Camera for OBS Studio is rated higher. Ctrl for iPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Camera for OBS Studio averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Ctrl for iPad or Camera for OBS Studio have ads?

Neither Ctrl for iPad nor Camera for OBS Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ctrl for iPad or Camera for OBS Studio?

Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ctrl for iPad was updated on June 1, 2026 and Camera for OBS Studio on September 25, 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.*