# IoT OnOff vs Camera for OBS Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Camera for OBS Studio at 4.3 against IoT OnOff's 3.5. Camera for OBS Studio also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 14). IoT OnOff's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IoT OnOff sells 3 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera for OBS Studio has 3.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of IoT OnOff's written reviews are positive against 40% of Camera for OBS Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IoT OnOff ships an update every 3 weeks, Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IoT OnOff | Camera for OBS Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-onoff/id1267226555/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obs-studio/id1352834008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Van Hoye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267226554) | [Loft Labs Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491153) |

## What reviewers say

### IoT OnOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-onoff/id1267226555)

Monitor and control your Internet of Things projects with this app. It offers interactive widgets for data presentation and in-app configuration. Supports JSON formatted MQTT messages and includes a demo configuration for immediate use.

**Highlights:** Interactive widgets for IoT data, In-app configuration, JSON formatted MQTT message handling, Customizable themes, Multiple dashboards, Auto reconnect to MQTT broker, Topic builder with autocomplete

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| JSON parser | $2.99 | one-time |
| Storage Manager | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with MQTT
- 🚀 Fast and responsive GUI
- 👍 Configurable interface
- 👍 Good for prototyping
- 👍 Works with local brokers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent responsiveness
- 🐛 UI issues on modern iPhones
- 🐛 Buttons hard to tap
- 🐛 Graph widgets limited
- 🐛 Lacks documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Icons sometimes not working
- App does not respond to screen clicks
- Cannot save groups or add items
- Storage Manager does not see saved configs
- Interface forces users to keep tapping

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for voice commands
- Add momentary push button widget
- Add more colorful widgets
- Add datalogger widget
- Add ability to connect to multiple brokers simultaneously


### 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 IoT OnOff free?

IoT OnOff 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, IoT OnOff or Camera for OBS Studio?

Camera for OBS Studio is rated higher. IoT OnOff averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Camera for OBS Studio averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do IoT OnOff or Camera for OBS Studio have ads?

Neither IoT OnOff nor Camera for OBS Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IoT OnOff or Camera for OBS Studio?

IoT OnOff ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, IoT OnOff was updated on October 16, 2026 and Camera for OBS Studio on October 18, 2026.

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