Comparison

Strecam vs CameraFi Live

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

Head to head
About

Strecam

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality webcam for your Mac. Stream live video with no lag or Wi-Fi required, controlled entirely by intuitive gestures. Enjoy a clean interface with customizable camera options and focus.

Highlights
  • iPhone/iPad as Mac webcam
  • Cable connection for low latency
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Switch between multiple cameras
  • Adjust brightness and zoom
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the best webcam for your Mac. Connect it with a cable and use it as a camera in OBS, QuickTime or your favorite streaming app: live video, no lag and no Wi‑Fi needed. A CAMERA WITH NOTHING ON SCREEN Strecam shows only your image: no buttons, no frames, no menus. Everything is controlled with gestures: • Double-tap: switch cameras (0.5× ultra wide, 1×, 2× and front) • Tap: focus on that spot • Swipe up or down: adjust brightness • Pinch: zoom • Press and hold: turn the flash on or off (rear camera) Works in portrait and landscape. FREE You'll only see a banner on the start screen and, sometimes, a video when you tap Get Started. Never while you're using the camera. If you like, watch a video and use Strecam for 24 hours without the watermark or video ads, or go Premium to remove them forever. TIP Turn on Do Not Disturb and silence your device so no notifications show up while you stream. HOW TO USE IT WITH OBS 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a USB‑C or Lightning cable. If asked, tap "Trust" on the device. 2. Open Strecam on your device and tap Get Started. 3. In OBS, click + under "Sources" and choose "Video Capture Device". 4. Give it a name and select your iPhone or iPad under "Device". Done! HOW TO USE IT WITH QUICKTIME 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a USB‑C or Lightning cable. 2. Open Strecam on your device and tap Get Started. 3. In QuickTime, go to File > New Movie Recording. 4. Click the arrow next to the record button and select your iPhone or iPad as the camera. Done! ALSO ON A SCREEN OR CAPTURE CARD With Apple's Digital AV Adapter you can show the image on a TV, a monitor or an HDMI capture card.

About

CameraFi Live

Stream high-quality live content to platforms like YouTube and Twitch with real-time editing, effects, and interactive chat. Connect external cameras and add overlays to create professional broadcasts directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
  • Screen broadcasting mode
  • Image and text overlays
  • Real-time chat interaction
  • Web browser overlay for monetization
  • External USB camera connection
  • Motion effects and scoreboards
  • Save live videos for highlights
Features
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Use CameraFi Live for all your recording & live streaming needs! Stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Twitch with high-quality content, effects, and real-time editing features. With features like sports scoreboards, and external camera connections, you can produce impressive videos and live streams effortlessly. [Main Features] • Camera Mode Start live streaming with the 'Camera Mode' that broadcasts your smartphone camera shooting! (Mobile screen capture mode to be released soon) • Screen Broadcasting Mode (New) Share your entire device screen in real time! Stream screen content such as mobile games and app tutorials directly to your viewers. • Image, Text Overlay You can easily add image and text sources while live-streaming. Use various effects to easily edit real-time video effects on your mobile device. • Chat You can interact with your viewers in real-time by watching and responding to their chat messages. Super Chat is also supported! • Web Browser Overlay You can connect live-streaming donation/subscription alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. Monetize your live broadcast. • External Camera Connection You can connect external USB cameras, such as camcorders, DSLRs, webcams, and drones to your smartphone. By using Accsoon SeeMo, you can now easily use professional cameras for high-quality live streaming. • Motion Effect Apply diverse cool effects to attract viewers. With a few clicks, you can add sports scoreboards, subtitles, and animation effects. • Save a Live Video You can save your live-streaming video in your smartphone memory to create a highlight video afterwards. [Specifications] • Streaming Server YouTube, Facebook, OBS, vMix, RTMP and SRT(Secure Reliable Transport) • Interfaces - Video source: Built-in Camera - Audio source: Built-in Mic, Bluetooth microphone and Internal sound • Video Size SD(640×480), HD(1280×720), FHD(1920x1080) ~ up to UHD(4K, 3840x2160) (Varies from platforms and smartphone models) • Encoder H.264 and HEVC [Required Permissions] • Storage: Used for saving photos/vidoes or load stored photos/videos • Microphone: Used for recording souynd during video recording • Camera: Used for taking pictures and videos • Notification: Used for indicating information about live streaming in the notification area [Feedback] If you have any comments or questions about the app, please use the feedback button on CameraFi Live(CameraFi Live settings > Feedback > Suggest a feature/Report a bug). • Blog: https://blog.camerafi.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaultmicrocamerafi • Email: apps.help@vaultmicro.com • Terms of use: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-terms-of-use.html • Privacy policy: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Strecam4 screens
CameraFi Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFi Live at 4.4 against Strecam's 3.0. CameraFi Live also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 4) and review sentiment (43% vs 33%). 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. Strecam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraFi Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraFi Live has 321 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Strecam's written reviews are positive against 43% of CameraFi Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strecam ships an update every 3 weeks, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strecam versus CameraFi Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrecamCameraFi Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.4 (321 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews43.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo GutierrezVault Micro, Inc

Customer experience

Strecam

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

CameraFi Live

All ratings320 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral17.6%
Negative39.2%

Bugs and requests

Strecam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CameraFi Live

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
  • Facebook login issues
  • UI confusion and broken workflow
  • VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
  • Presets and web sites/images not saved
Show 11 more
  • Keeps disconnecting
  • Facebook live crashes
  • Facebook login crashes
  • Scoreboard and images not displayed during live broadcasting
  • Audio cannot be added during broadcasting
  • App crashes after starting stream on Twitch
  • App auto-closes in buffer zones on highways
  • Scoreboard shows as paid only
  • External camera not recognized on iPhone 15 (only sound recognized)
  • Scoreboard turns off or closes after starting or adding scores
  • Repeat function causes continuous on/off cycles

Requested features

21 requests
  • Fix web overlay issues for iOS
  • Improve iOS functionality to match Android
  • Add screen share feature
  • Allow streaming of phone apps
  • Add screen capture mode
Show 16 more
  • Add ability to stream screen
  • Allow streaming to AfreecaTV on iOS
  • Add 3x zoom lens feature for 14pro max
  • Allow screen recording for live streaming games
  • Add one-off permanent upgrade option
  • Fix Facebook login issues
  • Improve UI and clarity
  • Fix VOD orientation glitch
  • Save presets and web sites/images
  • Fix external camera connectivity issues
  • Fix scoreboard issues after update
  • Fix Facebook live crash
  • Fix Facebook login crash
  • Add ability to use external camera for streaming
  • Fix audio issues during broadcasting
  • Fix scoreboard and image display issues during live broadcasting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Strecam

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
2 purchases

CameraFi Live

Subscriptions2
  • All-In-One Package (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • All-In-One Package (Annual)1 Month trial$135.991 Year

Questions

Is Strecam free?
Strecam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraFi Live free?
CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strecam or CameraFi Live?
CameraFi Live is rated higher. Strecam averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 321 ratings.
Do Strecam or CameraFi Live have ads?
Neither Strecam nor CameraFi Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strecam or CameraFi Live?
Strecam ships an update every 3 weeks, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strecam was updated on November 7, 2026 and CameraFi Live on November 7, 2026.

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