Comparison

Camo Camera vs HollyAudio

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

Head to head
About

Camo Camera

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
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The Apple Design Awards Finalist 2023 app, Camo, uses the incredible cameras in your iPhone to produce pro-quality video, whether you’re meeting, streaming, or recording. Joanna Stern, The Wall St. Journal – “how I do all my live TV hits” MacWorld US – “full-featured, easy-to-use, and delightful” 9to5Mac – “an easy way to seriously improve your video call quality” WIRED – “there are a number of apps which let you use your iOS device’s camera as your webcam, but the best one is Camo” MacWorld UK – “an easy way to beef up the video quality on your calls” With over 10 million users helped over the last decade, Reincubate is one of the UK’s most-loved software companies. — EASY TO USE / PLUG AND PLAY / Wi-Fi — No extra hardware needed, just connect your device to your Mac or PC. Choose between connecting wirelessly, for the most flexible experience, or opt for a trusty USB connection. With Wi-Fi connectivity, get set up for a call in seconds – no more looking around for a spare cable or a free port. — POWERFUL ADJUSTMENTS & FILTERS — Camo Studio gives you full control of your video, letting you adjust lenses, exposure, colours, contrast, and more; and it lets you zoom, crop, and focus your image precisely how you want it. Apply cinematic styling and color grading to your video with 18 bespoke filters, including support for custom Cube, 3DL, and LUT files. — STAND OUT WITH SPOTLIGHT & PORTRAIT — Use Spotlight to compensate for less-than-ideal lighting conditions, such as backlit or under-lit environments, by brightening yourself against your background. Portrait creates a sophisticated bokeh effect that cleanly separates you from the background and gives you full control over the depth of focus. — VIRTUAL GREEN SCREEN AND PRIVACY — Use Replace, Camo’s virtual green screen, to cleanly swap any image into your background. Or activate Privacy to cloak your surroundings with a pleasing diffused image effect. Both offer industry-leading performance, enabling video that foregrounds clarity without sacrificing appearance. — FIND FREEDOM WITH AUTO FRAMING — Camo’s auto-framing functionality keeps you at the center of the action, whether you’re shuffling around at your desk or presenting at a whiteboard. With a range of zoom options, you’ll remain firmly centered and proportioned on screen. — COMPATIBLE WITH OVER 40 APPS — Camo works perfectly with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Safari, FaceTime, QuickTime, Chrome, OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Skype, Twitch, Panopto, ScreenFlow, Final Cut Pro X, and dozens of other video recording and streaming products. — SECURITY AND PRIVACY FIRST — Camo doesn’t know what you’re using it for, and doesn’t capture or transmit your video feed. It simply routes it from your iPhone to your computer. Your data is your business, not ours. — NOT ONLY BUT ALSO! — - Super low latency, high speed video with a range of resolutions - Powerful presets to save and quickly switch to your favourite adjustments and settings - Native support for iPadOS as well as your iPhone, and beautiful Dark Mode support throughout - Camo offloads all processing to your iOS device, keeping your computer cool and fast - Crop your video without losing quality with dynamic-resolution Smart Zoom - Automatic image stabilisation minimises bumps and vibrations - Virtually rotate your video without touching your device - Switch between video from multiple iOS devices and lenses in real-time - No ads in the app, not ever — WE’RE HERE TO HELP — We’re fanatical about supporting users, and we’d love to help you make the most of Camo. Reach out to us any time: support@reincubate.com Camo Studio supports macOS 10.13 or later & Windows 10 or later. — LEARN MORE — About us: https://reincubate.com/camo/ How to make the most of Camo: https://reincubate.com/support/how-to/look-best-webcam-video/ FAQ: https://reincubate.com/support/camo/camo-faq/

About

HollyAudio

This app enhances the functionality of Lark wireless microphones by enabling firmware upgrades and microphone parameter configuration. It aims to optimize the user experience for these specific devices.

Highlights
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Microphone parameter configuration
  • Optimized user experience
  • Device management
Features
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Developed exclusively for Lark wireless microphones by Hollyland Technology, LarkSound is a perfect app to achieve multiple functions, such as device firmware upgrade and microphone parameter configuration, optimizing the user experience.

Screenshots

Camo Camera4 screens
HollyAudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camo Camera at 82% against HollyAudio's 18%. Camo Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 107). HollyAudio's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camo Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camo Camera has 7.5K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Camo Camera's written reviews are positive against 18% of HollyAudio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, HollyAudio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camo Camera versus HollyAudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamo CameraHollyAudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better2.3 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5K — better107
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReincubate深圳市昊一源科技有限公司

Customer experience

Camo Camera

All ratings7,461 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews482 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.1%

HollyAudio

All ratings107 ratings
Positive29.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative62.6%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

Camo Camera

From 7.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

HollyAudio

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Simple and intuitive interface design
  • 🔧 Comprehensive control over microphone settings
  • ⚡ Quick firmware updates when working
  • 📱 Works reliably on some iPhone models
  • 🎚️ Effective volume adjustment capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity failures
  • 🐛 App crashes when switching between applications
  • 🐛 Device detection issues across multiple iPhone models
  • 📵 USB-C connection not recognized on iPhone 15+
  • 🔌 Requires constant app reopening to maintain connection

Bugs and requests

Camo Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

HollyAudio

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App does not detect receiver when plugged in via USB-C
  • Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly across devices
  • App disconnects when user navigates to other applications
  • Receiver not recognized on iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models
  • Firmware update loop causing app freeze
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  • Help button non-functional
  • App fails to recognize devices after iOS updates
  • Pairing instructions cause device to power cycle instead of pair
  • App not registering Local Network Access permission on iOS
  • Playback functionality disabled when receiver is connected
  • Inconsistent connection across multiple device types
  • App crashes during initial setup and connection attempts

Requested features

10 requests
  • Volume slider instead of preset levels (high/medium/low)
  • Individual volume control for each microphone
  • Keep app running in background without disconnecting
  • Auto mono/stereo switching based on microphone count
  • Mac/desktop application support
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  • Wireless shotgun microphone option
  • Better contextual guidance during setup
  • Accessible help system that actually functions
  • Live audio playback through speaker
  • Troubleshooting prompts and diagnostic tools

In-app purchases

None

Camo Camera

No in-app purchases

None

HollyAudio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camo Camera free?
Camo Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HollyAudio free?
HollyAudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camo Camera or HollyAudio?
Camo Camera is rated higher. Camo Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while HollyAudio averages 2.3 from 107 ratings.
Do Camo Camera or HollyAudio have ads?
Neither Camo Camera nor HollyAudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camo Camera or HollyAudio?
Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, and HollyAudio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camo Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and HollyAudio on September 23, 2026.

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