Comparison

Camera for OBS Studio vs ASUS GlideX

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

ASUS GlideX

Enhance your productivity by mirroring your phone's screen to your PC, using your computer's keyboard and mouse. Extend your display with your phone as a secondary screen for easier multitasking. Seamlessly control multiple devices and transfer files with a single mouse and keyboard.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring to PC
  • Use phone as secondary display
  • Unify control across devices
  • Fast file transfer
  • Use phone camera as webcam
  • Hands-free PC phone calls
  • Remote PC file access
Features
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It's so easy to improve your efficiency with this convenient tool. Enjoy the amazing experience on any screen, on any device, anywhere! [Screen Mirror] Mirror your phone’s screen on your PC so you can use your PC's keyboard and mouse to navigate and input text instead of relying your phone's small screen virtual keyboard. Not only will your productivity improve significantly, you will also have a richer and less constrained visual experience. [Screen Extend] Use your phone or tablet as a secondary display on-the-go for dual-display convenience. This feature expands your space and can be exceptionally useful when you need to cross-reference multiple documents or visuals. Multitasking has never been easier. [Unify Control] Unify Control lets you control different devices and transfer files from one PC with a single mouse and keyboard, across different OSes, so you don’t need to switch between devices. * Support Wi-Fi and/or USB to connect mobile devices to the PC. * GlideX mobile app must be used together with GlideX for Windows (Win 10/11) [File Transfer] Simply drag and drop to send files to other PCs or mobile devices in the blink of an eye. It is many times faster than the traditional Bluetooth file transfer, with a user-friendly drag and drop experience to ensure seamless transfer among devices. [Shared Cam] Turn your mobile device camera into a webcam. Simply select “GlideX – Shared Cam” as the video source in your PC video conference app, then you can easily enjoy seamless webcam sharing. [Hands-Free Phone Calls] Make and take phone calls, which can be routed through your PC’s speakers and microphone. You can also access your phone’s contacts on your PC, so you can search for contacts and call them directly. There's no need to dig out your phone from your bag or pocket! [Remote Access] Use your mobile device to remotely access files stored on your ASUS PC and use your PC as a personal cloud replacement, which can be accessed from your mobile device, anywhere and anytime. Remote Access, including Remote File Access and Remote Desktop, can be extra beneficial for commercial users who need access to office files when on business trips or working from home. * Remote Desktop is not supported on Windows 10 Home edition. [URL Share] Simply click the Share icon in your PC's browser, and then click GlideX. A link to the webpage currently displayed will be instantly sent to another PC or a connected mobile device — where it will open automatically for seamless on-the-go convenience. GlideX for Windows link: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9PLH2SV1DVK5 Learn more at ASUS Software Webpage: https://www.asus.com/content/GlideX/

Screenshots

Camera for OBS Studio4 screens
ASUS GlideX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASUS GlideX at 92% against Camera for OBS Studio's 39%. ASUS GlideX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Camera for OBS Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera for OBS Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ASUS GlideX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Camera for OBS Studio's written reviews are positive against 92% of ASUS GlideX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera for OBS Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, ASUS GlideX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera for OBS Studio versus ASUS GlideX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera for OBS StudioASUS GlideX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews92.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better2.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoft Labs Interactive IncASUSTek

Customer experience

Camera for OBS Studio

All ratings3,285 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews725 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative50.8%

ASUS GlideX

All ratings2,318 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,662 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.5%

User reviews

Camera for OBS Studio

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What 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

ASUS GlideX

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy file transfer
  • 👍 Seamless cross-device connectivity
  • 💡 Versatile features (remote desktop, screen extension, camera share)
  • 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Laggy performance over wireless connection
  • 🔒 Security concerns (hacking incident reported)
  • 💰 Subscription model for advanced features

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

ASUS GlideX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnects during use
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Pairing screen freezes or fails to connect

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for iPad keyboard and trackpad
  • Improved compatibility with third-party apps and software
  • Automatic updates and syncing between desktop and mobile versions
  • Customizable mouse/cursor speed settings

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Camera for OBS Studio

Subscriptions7
  • 1 month$4.991 Month
  • 1 month2 variants$10.991 Month
  • 1 month$11.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 1 year$18.991 Year
  • 1 year$24.991 Year
  • 1 year$34.991 Year
  • 1 year$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$69.99
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99
3 purchases

ASUS GlideX

Subscriptions3
  • Plus$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Ultra$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Camera for OBS Studio free?
Camera for OBS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera for OBS Studio or ASUS GlideX?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. Camera for OBS Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Camera for OBS Studio or ASUS GlideX have ads?
Neither Camera for OBS Studio nor ASUS GlideX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera for OBS Studio or ASUS GlideX?
Camera for OBS Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and ASUS GlideX every 6 weeks. Most recently, Camera for OBS Studio was updated on September 22, 2026 and ASUS GlideX on September 24, 2026.

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