OBS Blade vs Webcam & OBS Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBS Blade
Control your live stream remotely with this unofficial companion app for OBS. Manage scenes, audio, and view stream statistics without switching applications. Track past stream performance and contribute to future development.
- Start/stop stream
- Change active scene
- Toggle scene item visibility
- Adjust audio source volume
- View and send Twitch chat messages
- Monitor live stream statistics
- Track past stream performance
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DISCLAIMER: This app is not in any way affiliated with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). It's an unofficial, open source app to control OBS (https://github.com/Kounex/obs_blade) OBS Blade is your stream companion. Connect to OBS over your network and run your whole show from your phone or tablet - no need to jump back to your PC mid-stream. Built for phone and tablet alike - and new in 4.1: vertical canvases for OBS 32.1, plus an activity feed and chat read out loud with Pro. EVERYTHING YOU NEED - FREE, FOREVER - Start and stop your stream, recording, replay buffer and virtual camera - Switch scenes, with studio mode and transitions - Show and hide sources in any scene - Mix audio with live volume meters, or mute in one tap - Watch a live scene preview - Vertical and extra canvases (OBS 32.1+): browse their scenes and sources, and run Aitum Vertical's own stream, recording and replay buffer - Switch profiles and scene collections, trigger hotkeys - Keep an eye on stream health: FPS, CPU, bitrate, dropped frames - Look back on every past stream and recording in your statistics - Twitch, YouTube, Kick and Owncast chat in its own tab - or next to your controls while you're live - Arrange the dashboard your way OBS BLADE PRO Chat is where your stream lives, so Pro makes it native - and makes sure no supporter gets missed: - Every chat, one place: native Twitch, Kick and YouTube chat, on their own or merged into one live timeline where replies land on the right platform. Every channel you mod or follow, saved combos and who's live at a glance - plus 7TV, BTTV and FFZ emotes, an emote picker, autocomplete, role badges, highlights, mute words and chat search - Never miss a supporter: an activity feed for your own channels - follows, subs, raids, cheers, Super Chats and KICKs in one list, with a to-thank queue for your shout-outs - Hear your chat: read out loud while you play, in each message's own language if you like - Moderate from your pocket: delete, timeout and ban on every platform, plus AutoMod, unban requests and chat modes on Twitch - Your own themes: design custom color themes for the whole app Pro comes monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime unlock. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Got a bug, an idea or a feature request? Get in touch - on GitHub or at contact@kounex.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://obs-blade.kounex.com/privacy-policy
Webcam & OBS Studio
Transform your iPhone into a professional 4K wireless webcam for streaming and video calls. Utilize NDI technology for high-quality, low-latency video transmission to your computer. Offers pro camera controls and dual connection modes for flexibility.
- 4K Ultra HD & 1080p streaming
- Ultra-low latency
- Wireless Wi-Fi and USB connection
- Pro camera controls (focus, exposure, zoom)
- Crystal clear audio transmission
- Battery-saving mode
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Turn your iPhone into a high-end, professional 4K wireless webcam and broadcasting tool. Why buy an expensive webcam when you already carry an incredible camera in your pocket? With Webcam & OBS Studio: NDI, you can seamlessly stream crystal-clear, low-latency video and audio from your iPhone directly to your Mac or Windows PC over Wi-Fi or USB. Perfect for content creators, streamers, remote professionals, and educators who need top-tier video quality for live streaming, virtual meetings, and video productions. POWERED BY PRO-GRADE NDI® TECHNOLOGY Leverage the power of NDI® (Network Device Interface) to transmit high-definition, broadcast-quality video over your local network. Instantly connect your phone as a high-performing video source without worrying about messy, tangled cables. ULTIMATE OBS STUDIO INTEGRATION Upgrade your live production setup. Effortlessly pull your iPhone’s camera feed directly into OBS Studio, Streamlabs, vMix, or any hardware/software switcher. Use your phone as a dynamic multi-cam angle, a roaming field camera, or a high-res main facecam. TRANSFORMS INTO A WIRELESS PC / MAC WEBCAM Say goodbye to grainy laptop cameras. Upgrade your presence on major video calling and meeting platforms. Deliver a flawless, sharp look for business calls, virtual interviews, and remote collaboration. KEY FEATURES: - 4K Ultra HD & 1080p Support: Stream in stunning resolutions with options tailored to your network bandwidth. - Ultra-Low Latency: Optimized for real-time synchronization between your video, audio, and desktop. - Dual Connection Modes: Stream completely wireless over Wi-Fi or plug in via USB for rock-solid stability. - Pro Camera Controls: Take command of your shot with manual focus, exposure lock, white balance, zoom, and switching between front and rear lenses. - Crystal Clear Audio: Stream high-quality audio from your iPhone’s built-in or external microphone alongside your video. - Battery-Saving Mode: Keeps your phone running cool during long live streams or extended corporate meetings. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Connect your iPhone and your computer (Mac or PC) to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Webcam & OBS Studio: NDI on your iPhone to start broadcasting the signal. 3. Select your iPhone as an NDI source or virtual webcam in OBS, your browser, or your preferred video calling app on your computer. Enjoy your new 4K stream! PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION & LIFETIME ACCESS To provide ongoing firmware compatibility and premium cloud features, Webcam & OBS Studio requires a Premium Subscription or a Lifetime Purchase. Note: You must have an active Premium Subscription or a Lifetime license to connect your phone camera and manage view the feed through the laptop app. Privacy Policy: https://droidscam.com/privacy Terms: https://droidscam.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Webcam & OBS Studio at 4.7 against OBS Blade's 4.0. Webcam & OBS Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). OBS Blade's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. OBS Blade sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Webcam & OBS Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Webcam & OBS Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 73 respectively.
OBS Blade ships an update every 3 weeks, Webcam & OBS Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBS Blade | Webcam & OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (75 ratings) | 4.7 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rene Schramowski | Driving Theory Test LLC |
Customer experience
OBS Blade
Webcam & OBS Studio
Bugs and requests
OBS Blade
Reported bugs
16 issues- Won't connect to OBS
- Connection drops and shuts down
- Cannot connect to websocket server
- App crashes occasionally
- Connects but doesn't work
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- Password incorrect error
- IOS version not compatible with Windows OBS
- Cannot connect via Wi-Fi, QR Code, or manual input
- App says OBS is reachable but fails to connect
- Stream preview crashes the app
- Lagging and cutting out
- Doesn't work after initial use
- Stream preview never works
- Recording stats not shown
- No Recording stats
- iOS will not recognize web socket server from Windows 10
Requested features
20 requests- Support for Kick streaming platform
- Add ability to manipulate frames
- Compatibility for multi-streaming Lovense toolset
- Picture-in-Picture preview
- Support for Facebook Live stream
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- EQ activity feedback for audio
- 3D Touch/Haptic Touch customization
- PIP (picture in picture) preview
- Built-in donation button
- Optional ads for support
- Advanced intro slide with explanations
- Step-by-step tutorial
- Option to choose fade when switching scenes
- Option to add colors to scenes
- Chat from more than Twitch and YouTube
- Expose recording and pause recording buttons on main screen
- Undock and move parts of the interface
- Plugin function for PTZ camera control
- Camera feature (using device camera)
- Haptic feedback when selecting buttons
Webcam & OBS Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OBS Blade
- Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
- Nice Tip$0.99
- Awesome Tip$2.99
- Incredible Tip$4.99
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- Blacksmith$4.99
- Pro - Lifetime$99.99
Webcam & OBS Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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