Magic Webcam vs Oncam Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Webcam
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.
- Real-time streaming
- 1080p video resolution
- Audio streaming
- Switch between front/back cameras
- Stream to multiple browsers
- Record and download video
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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.
Oncam Core
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Monitor your cameras anytime, anywhere. View live and recorded footage, review events, adjust settings, and get real-time alerts, all from your mobile device. Intuitive, secure, and built for speed, the app keeps you connected and in control, wherever you are. Access powerful controls, manage notifications, share clips, and collaborate with your team — right from your phone or tablet, with full admin rights. Whether you’re managing one site or many, Oncam Core puts complete visibility and command in the palm of your hand. Smarter. Safer. Simpler.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oncam Core at none against Magic Webcam's 1. Oncam Core also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Magic Webcam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. Magic Webcam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Oncam Core asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magic Webcam ships an update every 11 months, Oncam Core every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Webcam | Oncam Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PhobosLab | Onvu Technologies Limited |
In-app purchases
Magic Webcam
- Pro Version$1.99
Oncam Core
No in-app purchases
Questions
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