# Camo Camera vs LocalSend

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camo Camera at none against LocalSend's 4. Camo Camera also leads on ratings volume (7.5K vs 661). LocalSend's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Camo Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Camo Camera against 4.5 for LocalSend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camo Camera has 7.5K ratings behind it against 661, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 81% positive.

Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, LocalSend every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camo Camera | LocalSend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camo-camera/id1514199064/reviews)** | [4.5 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 661 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 81.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 90 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reincubate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483923950) | [Tien Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552589563) |

## What reviewers say

### Camo Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camo-camera/id1514199064)

Transform your iPhone into a professional-grade webcam for your Mac or PC. Enhance your video calls, streams, and recordings with powerful adjustments, filters, and unique features like Portrait mode and virtual green screen.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone camera as webcam, Wireless or USB connection, Advanced video adjustments, Cinematic filters and LUT support, Portrait mode with bokeh, Virtual green screen (Replace), Auto-framing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Turns old phones into webcams
- 🚀 Reliable and stable connection
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Phone gets hot during prolonged use
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔒 Requires wired connection (no wireless)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some systems
- Incompatibility with certain software or hardware
- Audio issues when used with other apps

**Requested features**

- Wireless connectivity
- Portrait mode support for all devices
- Background blur/removal
- Ability to use phone while in use as webcam
- Preset camera settings/profiles


### LocalSend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Securely share files offline and without the internet. This app offers fast, encrypted peer-to-peer transfers across multiple platforms, ensuring privacy and data integrity. Ideal for professionals and teams needing reliable, secure file sharing in sensitive environments.

**Highlights:** Offline file transfer over Wi-Fi/LAN, End-to-end TLS encryption, Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux), No internet required, No tracking or data collection, Open-source and transparent

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalSend Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $20.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform file transfer
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Open-source and no ads
- 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
- 👍 Works seamlessly between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Bugs with file selection and transfer
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across platforms
- 🐛 Lack of a 'select all' option for media

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after device hibernation
- Transferred files not appearing in device gallery
- Inability to delete transferred files from app
- Compatibility issues with certain OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add a 'select all' option for media files
- Improve file organization and management
- Implement background/automatic file transfer
- Add support for wired file transfers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camo Camera free?

Camo Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LocalSend free?

LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camo Camera or LocalSend?

Camo Camera is rated higher. Camo Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while LocalSend averages 4.5 from 661 ratings.

### Do Camo Camera or LocalSend have ads?

Neither Camo Camera nor LocalSend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camo Camera or LocalSend?

Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, and LocalSend every 11 days. Most recently, Camo Camera was updated on October 17, 2026 and LocalSend on October 17, 2026.

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