Comparison

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera vs SH Stream Assistant

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

Head to head
About

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera

Transform your smartphone into a high-quality webcam for your PC or integrate it directly with OBS Studio. Enjoy seamless video and audio streaming over WiFi or USB, with options for HD and UHD resolutions. Ideal for streaming, video calls, and content creation.

Highlights
  • Use phone as PC webcam
  • Direct OBS Studio integration
  • WiFi and USB connections
  • Up to 1080p HD and 4K UHD video
  • Sound and picture included
  • HW assisted coding
  • Remote camera adjustment (Pro)
Features
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FEATURES - Chat using "DroidCam Webcam" on your computer, including sound and picture (more below). - Direct OBS Studio integration with the DroidCam OBS plugin (see below). - Unlimited free usage at standard definition (640x480). - Up to 1080p Full-HD video as a PC Webcam, and up to 4K UHD as an OBS Camera. - Both WiFi and USB connections supported*. - HW assisted coding and multiple video format options. - Simple, efficient, and trusted by millions of users worldwide. PC WEBCAM – droidcam.app Get the DroidCam PC Client to use your phone as a webcam. The client is available for Windows & Linux systems, and works with Zoom, Skype, Discord, and most other programs. → Go to droidcam.app on your computer to download and install the DroidCam Client, and to learn more about usage. OBS CAMERA – droidcam.app/obs Use DroidCam directly in OBS Studio by getting the DroidCam OBS plugin, no need for a separate client! The DroidCam OBS plugin is available for Windows, Mac and Linux (Flatpak) systems, and seamlessly integrates your phone into your setup. → Go to droidcam.app/obs on your computer to download, install, and learn more about usage. Bonus: You can use the 'OBS Virtual Camera' for Zoom/Skype/Discord integration, still no need for extra client software! SIMPLE & EFFICIENT DroidCam is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. What you see is what you get. The app is free to use at standard definition with no time limits. You can try HD video, but will need to purchase the pro upgrade to remove watermarks. PRO FEATURES The pro upgrade includes more than just HD video. Use Ultrawide and Telephoto lenses on iPhone 11+, adjust camera remotely from the computer, remove advertising, and more. Check the in-app Upgrade and Settings pages for more. With optimized power usage and low-latency video transfer, DroidCam can replace webcams and capture cards saving you $100s. Use it for remote work, remote learning, teaching, and content creation. --- *USB connection may require additional setup. Consult droidcam.app/help for setup information. Pro Upgrade price may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription option automatically renews unless auto-renew 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 or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. Terms & Privacy: https://www.dev47apps.com/droidcam-terms-privacy.html

About

SH Stream Assistant

Enhance your TikTok livestreams with interactive effects that respond to audience engagement. Customize your live room with animated visuals, text, and image overlays. Go live with built-in beauty tools and real-time event triggers.

Highlights
  • Interactive effects triggered by gifts, follows, comments, and likes
  • Customizable live room with background, text, and image layers
  • Screen recording and streaming support
  • Built-in beauty tools and filters
  • Real-time TikTok event integration
Features
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SHStream is a livestream companion for TikTok creators. Build your live room directly on your phone, then let gifts, follows, comments, and likes automatically trigger interactive effects while you are live. ## Interactive Effects That Respond to Your Audience Set up animated PAG and MP4 effects with built-in sound, and choose exactly what triggers them: - **Gift** — Assign a specific effect to a specific gift - **Follow** — Celebrate every new follower - **Comment** — Trigger an effect when a comment contains your chosen keyword - **Like** — Trigger an effect when the number of likes reaches a specified goal ## Build Your Live Room - **Background layers** — Play a list of background assets in order or shuffle mode - **Text stickers** — Customize fonts, text, and styles - **Image stickers** — Add logos, badges, and promotional graphics - **Flexible layer editing** — Drag, scale, and reorder any layer to fit mobile screens ## Go Live Your Way - Support for screen recording and streaming modes - Built-in beauty tools, including skin smoothing and filter presets - Live TikTok events drive every trigger in real time Interactive effects help capture your audience’s attention and turn engagement into meaningful results, meeting your interaction needs and helping you reach your monetization goals faster. Privacy Policy: https://ttadmin.xiaooutech.com/privacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://ttadmin.xiaooutech.com/serviceAgreement

Screenshots

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera4 screens
SH Stream Assistant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera at 4.6 against SH Stream Assistant's 1.0. DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SH Stream Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and SH Stream Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera ships an update monthly, SH Stream Assistant every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera versus SH Stream Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroidCam Webcam & OBS CameraSH Stream Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEV47APPSTECHJOY PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera

All ratings2,247 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative18.1%

SH Stream Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera not working or crashing on certain devices
  • Connectivity issues between phone and computer
  • Unexpected behavior or loss of functionality after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more advanced camera features (e.g., focus, zoom, exposure)
  • Improve compatibility with a wider range of devices and operating systems
  • Enhance performance and stability to reduce crashes and connection problems
  • Provide more customization options for video settings and output
  • Implement a more transparent and fair pricing structure

SH Stream Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$12.99
3 purchases

SH Stream Assistant

Subscriptions3
  • weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$97.991 Year

Questions

Is DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera free?
DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SH Stream Assistant free?
SH Stream Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera or SH Stream Assistant?
DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera is rated higher. DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while SH Stream Assistant averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera or SH Stream Assistant have ads?
DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera shows ads; SH Stream Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera or SH Stream Assistant?
DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera ships an update monthly, and SH Stream Assistant every 8 days. Most recently, DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera was updated on October 27, 2026 and SH Stream Assistant on October 24, 2026.

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