Magic Webcam vs Webcam Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Webcam
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Stream fullscreen video and audio directly to any Browser in your Wifi network. A true realtime streaming solution with sub 100 millisecond latency, 30 FPS 1080p Video and CD quality Audio. STREAM TO ALMOST ANY DEVICE Magic Webcam can stream fullscreen video and audio to multiple devices in the same Wifi Network. Just start the App and point the Browser on your viewing device to the provided URL. You can even record video straight from the Browser. FEATURES - Different video resolutions, up to 1080p - Audio streaming - Switch between all cameras (front & back) - Toggle light - Stream to multiple browsers simultaneously - Record and download MPEG Video directly in the Browser Works with all modern browsers, including Safari, Firefox & Chrome. This App is the successor to the popular “Instant Webcam”. It's a full rewrite, with a better UI, better stability, better performance and higher resolution video.
Webcam Plus
Transform your phone into a high-quality webcam for your Mac. Enjoy features like 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and low latency streaming. Easily control settings and stream via USB for seamless integration with popular Mac applications.
- 4K and Full HD resolution
- Up to 60 FPS
- Low latency streaming
- Use any phone camera lens
- Focus, Exposure, and Torch controls
- Stream via USB
- Mac Menu Bar control
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Use your phone as a webcam for your Mac. Easy to use and completely free! Features: - 4K 2160p, Full HD 1080p, 720p and 480p. - Up to 60 FPS. - Low latency. - Use any camera lens on your phone. - Focus, Exposure and Torch controls. - Stream via USB. - Control via Mac’s Menu Bar. This app requires the installation of a Mac companion app and camera plugin, both compatible with macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and later. Webcam Plus supports many apps, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Zoom, OBS, and more. Please check app availability list on our website. For more details and instructions, visit: https://webcamplus.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webcam Plus at none against Magic Webcam's 1. Webcam Plus also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Magic Webcam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Webcam Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magic Webcam ships an update every 11 months, Webcam Plus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Webcam | Webcam Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PhobosLab | Anton Meier |
In-app purchases
Magic Webcam
- Pro Version$1.99
Webcam Plus
No in-app purchases
