Comparison

Camo Camera vs Webcam for OBS

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

Webcam for OBS

Turn your phone into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio. Offers dual connection modes, professional controls, and easy setup for streaming, recording, or video conferencing. Elevate your content with the camera you already own.

Highlights
  • Dual connection modes (NDI/Cable)
  • Professional camera controls
  • Easy setup with tutorials
  • Front and back camera switching
  • High-quality video streaming
  • Minimal latency
Features
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DISCLAIMER: This app is not in any way affiliated with OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software). It's an unofficial third-party application that turns your mobile device into a camera source for OBS Studio streaming. Transform your iPhone into a professional camera source for OBS Studio. Whether you're streaming, recording, or video conferencing, our app delivers high-quality video with minimal latency. Key Features: • Dual Connection Modes: Connect wirelessly via NDI technology or directly through a cable for ultra-low latency • Professional Controls: Adjust zoom, exposure, and more during your stream • Easy Setup: Simple interface with guided tutorials for seamless integration • Front & Back Camera: Switch between cameras with a single tap • High-Quality Video: Stream in high resolution for professional-looking content Perfect for content creators, gamers, teachers, and professionals who need reliable camera solutions for their OBS Studio setup. Elevate your streams, tutorials, and presentations with the camera you already own. No complex equipment needed – just your iPhone and OBS Studio. Download now and start streaming like a pro! Subscription required to access core connection features: 'Wireless NDI Connection' and 'Cable Connection Mode' are available exclusively with a premium subscription. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camo Camera4 screens
Webcam for OBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

Camo Camera and Webcam for OBS both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Camo Camera's written reviews are positive against 11% of Webcam for OBS's. Camo Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 327). Webcam for OBS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Webcam for OBS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Camo Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Camo Camera against 4.6 for Webcam for OBS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camo Camera has 7.5K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Camo Camera's written reviews are positive against 11% of Webcam for OBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, Webcam for OBS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camo Camera versus Webcam for OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamo CameraWebcam for OBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.5K ratings)4.6 (327 ratings)
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5K — better327
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReincubate金红 李

Customer experience

Camo Camera

All ratings7,531 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative13.0%

Webcam for OBS

All ratings327 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

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

Webcam for OBS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Camo Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Webcam for OBS

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Camo Camera free?
Camo Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Webcam for OBS free?
Webcam for OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camo Camera or Webcam for OBS?
Camo Camera and Webcam for OBS are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.5K and 327 ratings respectively.
Do Camo Camera or Webcam for OBS have ads?
Neither Camo Camera nor Webcam for OBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camo Camera or Webcam for OBS?
Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Webcam for OBS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camo Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Webcam for OBS on October 15, 2026.

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