# Camo Camera vs VIVITAR PLAY

The clearest difference is rating: Camo Camera at 4.6 against VIVITAR PLAY's 1.0. Camo Camera also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). VIVITAR PLAY's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Camo Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camo Camera has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, VIVITAR PLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camo Camera | VIVITAR PLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camo-camera/id1514199064/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-play/id6749353446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reincubate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483923950) | [雪玲 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308168255) |

## 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


### VIVITAR PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-play/id6749353446)

Connect to your gimbal camera via WiFi to interact with its data. View real-time footage, save images and videos locally, or control the gimbal to capture and store media on its SD card.

**Highlights:** WiFi gimbal camera connection, Real-time camera feed display, Save media locally, Control gimbal for photo/video, Save media to gimbal SD card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camo Camera free?

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

### Is VIVITAR PLAY free?

VIVITAR PLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camo Camera or VIVITAR PLAY?

Camo Camera is rated higher. Camo Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while VIVITAR PLAY averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Camo Camera or VIVITAR PLAY have ads?

Neither Camo Camera nor VIVITAR PLAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camo Camera or VIVITAR PLAY?

Camo Camera ships an update every 2 months, and VIVITAR PLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camo Camera was updated on October 31, 2026 and VIVITAR PLAY on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*