Comparison

Stream For OBS vs Camkite Camera for OBS

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

Head to head
About

Stream For OBS

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality camera for OBS Studio. Stream content with a clean, full-screen view by hiding unnecessary interface elements. Ideal for live streamers seeking a professional setup.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone camera as OBS video source
  • USB connection only
  • Hides UI elements for clean feed
  • Switch between front/rear cameras
  • Full-screen video output
Features
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This application works with OBS Studio via USB connection only. You can use full matrix picture from iPhone device camera. You can switch front/rear camera. For hide/show switch button, tap once on the screen. When you connect your iPhone to the OBS Studio application, you can see iPhone as external video camera. Just add video source to the scene and choose your iphone as source of video. Start StreamOBS application and you will see full screen video from the iPhone camera device. In most of other cases, you need crop picture, cause capture cameras screen has a lot of info, such as "record button" / "flash button " / "switch camera button" / "tracking square for face" and other... As a fact, you need crop image to receive video inside OBS Studio. So, you will see only part of you video at last... This application hides all unneeded elements from the screen, and you can capture video from the full whole matrix. Stream you video to youtube, twitch and other platforms with OBS Studio and your iPhone as a main camera device. User Agreement: https://serve.center/streamobs/agreement Policy: https://serve.center/streamobs/policy Sample use with OBS on MacOSX: https://youtu.be/5L1m5U4S894?t=104 Works with USB connection only on MacOSX You can rotate screen from Portrait to Landscape mode uses transform function of OBS.

About

Camkite Camera for OBS

Transform your phone into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio or stream directly from your device. Offers seamless integration with OBS and robust direct streaming capabilities for live creators.

Highlights
  • Phone camera as OBS source
  • Direct RTMP streaming
  • Saved stream profiles
  • QR code profile import
  • Camera controls
  • Video quality controls
  • Optional chat overlay
Features
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Camkite Camera for OBS helps creators use their phone as a clean live camera for OBS Studio, or stream directly from the phone when a mobile setup makes more sense. Use OBS Camera mode with the Camkite OBS plugin to bring your phone into a scene without complicated setup. Pair automatically on your local network, control camera options from OBS, and keep your phone preview simple while OBS handles the show. Use Direct Stream mode when you want to go live from your phone without OBS. Save stream profiles, import stream settings from QR codes, and stream to RTMP destinations with camera, microphone, quality, and chat overlay controls available in one place. Features: • Phone camera source for OBS Studio (OMT over the network) • Direct RTMP streaming from the phone • Saved stream profiles • QR code profile import • Front and rear camera controls • Rear lens selection when supported • Camera stabilization when supported • Split camera layouts when supported • HDR camera mode when supported • Optional phone-side chat overlay for supported stream profiles • Video quality controls with adaptive bitrate behavior • Microphone mute and audio level display • Simple creator-focused settings Camkite is built for live creators who want fewer setup steps and a more polished phone camera workflow. Some features require a Camkite Pro subscription, including higher video resolutions, HDR, and watermark removal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stream For OBS3 screens
Camkite Camera for OBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camkite Camera for OBS at Free against Stream For OBS's $0.99. Camkite Camera for OBS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Stream For OBS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Camkite Camera for OBS is free to download; Stream For OBS costs $0.99 up front. Camkite Camera for OBS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Stream For OBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camkite Camera for OBS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stream For OBS ships an update every 5 months, Camkite Camera for OBS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stream For OBS versus Camkite Camera for OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStream For OBSCamkite Camera for OBS
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperchepilAbelardo Ricart

Customer experience

Stream For OBS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%

Camkite Camera for OBS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stream For OBS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Camkite Camera for OBS

Subscriptions2
  • Camkite Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Camkite Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Stream For OBS free?
Stream For OBS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camkite Camera for OBS free?
Camkite Camera for OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stream For OBS or Camkite Camera for OBS?
Camkite Camera for OBS is rated higher. Stream For OBS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Camkite Camera for OBS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stream For OBS or Camkite Camera for OBS have ads?
Neither Stream For OBS nor Camkite Camera for OBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stream For OBS or Camkite Camera for OBS?
Stream For OBS ships an update every 5 months, and Camkite Camera for OBS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stream For OBS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Camkite Camera for OBS on October 17, 2026.

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