Camera for OBS Studio vs MP4 Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
MP4 Maker
Easily convert video files to MP4 format directly on your device. This app prioritizes your privacy by processing all conversions locally, ensuring your files never leave your phone. Customize quality settings to balance file size and image resolution.
- Convert videos to MP4
- Local device processing
- Export converted files
- Multiple quality settings
- Privacy-focused
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Have you ever needed a video file on the MP4 format? MP4 Maker solves this problem by converting video files to .MP4 and allowing you to easily export the result. For your privacy MP4 Maker uses the processing power of your mobile device to convert the videos without sending the data to a server, so your files never leave your device. You can choose to convert your files with multiple quality settings so you can fine tune the file size and image quality that best suits your needs! MP4 Maker is now available on all iOS Devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MP4 Maker at 4.6 against Camera for OBS Studio's 4.3. Camera for OBS Studio's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 26%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Camera for OBS Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MP4 Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MP4 Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Camera for OBS Studio's written reviews are positive against 26% of MP4 Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Camera for OBS Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, MP4 Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camera for OBS Studio | MP4 Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.3K ratings) | 4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews — better | 25.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 2.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loft Labs Interactive Inc | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Camera for OBS Studio
MP4 Maker
User reviews
Camera for OBS Studio
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 High-quality video
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Allows use of iPhone camera
- 🚀 Seamless integration with OBS
- 👍 Responsive developer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Expensive
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes
MP4 Maker
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Supports conversion to MP4 format
- 🔒 Affordable one-time payment
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't support certain file types (MKV, AVI, etc.)
- 🔍 Limited free features, must pay for higher quality
- 🔍 Unclear file format support before purchase
- 🐛 Conversion quality issues, even with premium
- 🐛 Conversion failures, app freezes or doesn't work
Bugs and 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
MP4 Maker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't convert MTS, HEVC, or other common file types
- Conversion process freezes or fails, even with paid version
- Converted videos have lower quality than expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more video file types
- Improve conversion quality, especially for higher resolutions
- Provide more transparency on supported file formats
- Offer a free trial to test conversion capabilities
In-app purchases
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
MP4 Maker
- MP4 Maker Premium$4.99
Questions
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