Comparison

Telecast Camera vs Camera Detector App

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

Head to head
About

Telecast Camera

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality USB webcam for your Mac. Achieve professional video for calls, streams, and online events with advanced camera controls and high resolutions.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as USB Webcam
  • 4K video resolution
  • Up to 60 FPS
  • Advanced camera controls
  • Remote settings control via macOS app
  • Works with OBS, Zoom, Skype, Twitch
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a USB Webcam for macOS. Get professional video quality without buying a webcam. Stand out on your next video call, stream, or online event. **QUALITY VIDEO** Telecast will adapt to your device. It supports 4K video resolution and up to 60 FPS. **DSLR FEATURES** Telecast allows you to get the best possible shot no matter the environment. With the most advanced camera controls available for a webcam, Telecast allows you to fix any lighting issue. **REMOTE CONTROLS** Preview your video feed via our macOS app and remote control the settings of the iPhone just like a webcam. **EASY TO USE** Using Telecast is very simple, install our macOS app and you're set. **COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS** Telecast works perfectly as a webcam with OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS, Zoom, Skype, Google Chrome, Twitch and many more. —QUESTIONS?— We love to speak with users, so feel free to reach out at any time via our website https://telecast.camera/docs/contact —MORE— Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Price may vary by location. Terms & Conditions: https://telecast.camera/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://telecast.camera/privacy-policy

About

Camera Detector App

Scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks for unusual devices that may compromise your privacy. Detect hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and other potential threats using AI lens detection and network scanning. Stay safe and secure in hotels, at home, or in any sensitive location.

Highlights
  • AI Camera & Lens Detection
  • Wi-Fi Scanner
  • Bluetooth Scanner
  • GPS Tracker Detection
  • Scan History
Features
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Our app helps you scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks to check for unusual devices that might affect your privacy, especially in important places such as hotels, bathroom, your home. Stay safe and private. Find the new Wi-Fi, Network, Bluetooth & AI Lens Scanner, GPS trackers & more. Features: - AI Camera & Lens Detection - WiFi Scanner - Bluetooth Scanner - Scan History This app is designed as a supporting tool to help you scan your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Network nearby and identify unfamiliar devices through iPhone Camera with applied AI training of object detection. It does not guarantee 100% detection of hidden cameras. You can choose a weekly subscription or yearly subscription (3 days trial). – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-camera-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-camera-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Telecast Camera4 screens
Camera Detector App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Telecast Camera at free with in-app purchases against Camera Detector App's subscription. Telecast Camera also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). Camera Detector App's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (10K vs 56). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Telecast Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $16.49 per year and Camera Detector App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Detector App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Detector App has 10K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Telecast Camera's written reviews are positive against 20% of Camera Detector App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telecast Camera ships an update every 2 months, Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Telecast Camera versus Camera Detector App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelecast CameraCamera Detector App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (56 ratings)4.4 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5610K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoft Labs Interactive IncHMA Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Telecast Camera

All ratings56 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral25.0%
Negative21.4%

Camera Detector App

All ratings9,939 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative76.6%

Bugs and requests

Telecast Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camera Detector App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to fix detected issues
  • Inability to view app information without subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve camera detection accuracy
  • Provide clear instructions and tutorials
  • Offer a more affordable pricing model

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Telecast Camera

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year$16.491 Year
4 purchases

Camera Detector App

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock all features weekly$6.997 Days
  • All Advanced Features Annually3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Acquire all features endlessly$49.99

Questions

Is Telecast Camera free?
Telecast Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Detector App free?
Camera Detector App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Telecast Camera or Camera Detector App?
Camera Detector App is rated higher. Telecast Camera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Camera Detector App averages 4.4 from 10K ratings.
Do Telecast Camera or Camera Detector App have ads?
Neither Telecast Camera nor Camera Detector App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telecast Camera or Camera Detector App?
Telecast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Telecast Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and Camera Detector App on October 25, 2026.

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