# NeuralCam Live vs Magic Webcam

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Webcam at 5.0 against NeuralCam Live's 4.4. Magic Webcam also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). NeuralCam Live's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (409 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NeuralCam Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Magic Webcam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Webcam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeuralCam Live has 409 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NeuralCam Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Webcam every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeuralCam Live | Magic Webcam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralcam-live-smart-webcam/id1524933155/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-webcam/id1525999793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **409** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neural Cam SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440577394) | [PhobosLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/312666931) |

## What reviewers say

### NeuralCam Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralcam-live-smart-webcam/id1524933155)

Transform your iPhone into an AI-powered webcam for video calls and live streams. Enhance your appearance with professional video styles, blur distracting gestures, and improve low-light performance. Seamlessly integrates with popular video conferencing and streaming software.

**Highlights:** AI-powered video enhancement, Professional video styles, Gesture and nudity blurring, Low light video improvement, Face-following ring light, Head-bubble background hiding

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeuralCam Live Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| NeuralCam Live Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly with iOS14 and MacBook Pro
- 🚀 Driver quick and easy install
- 👍 Video quality much better than webcam
- 👍 Seamless integration, tiny fraction of cost
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mac doesn’t recognize camera
- 🐛 Doesn’t connect over USB
- 🐛 Not consistent, frustrating setup
- 🐛 Annoying, taking forever to set up
- 🐛 Crashes every five seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Mac doesn’t recognize Camera
- Doesn’t connect over usb
- Not consistent
- Still not working
- Didn’t work more often than it did

**Requested features**

- Ability to dim screen automatically
- Gesture guard improvement/fix
- Fix accidental button presses
- Fix accidental filter activation
- Use iPhone mic for calls


### Magic Webcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-webcam/id1525999793)

Stream high-quality video and audio from your device to any browser on your Wi-Fi network with minimal latency. Supports multiple resolutions, camera switching, and simultaneous streaming to several devices. You can also record and download videos directly from the browser.

**Highlights:** Real-time streaming, 1080p video resolution, Audio streaming, Switch between front/back cameras, Stream to multiple browsers, Record and download video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeuralCam Live free?

NeuralCam Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Webcam free?

Magic Webcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NeuralCam Live or Magic Webcam?

Magic Webcam is rated higher. NeuralCam Live averages 4.4 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Magic Webcam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NeuralCam Live or Magic Webcam have ads?

Neither NeuralCam Live nor Magic Webcam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NeuralCam Live or Magic Webcam?

NeuralCam Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Webcam every 11 months. Most recently, NeuralCam Live was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic Webcam on November 3, 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.*