Comparison

SecondCam vs H1 SMS Gate

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

Head to head
About

SecondCam

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SecondCam is a basic, lightweight utility app that displays the full-screen output from your phone's camera, without any controls or other elements to obstruct or distract from the image. It is designed for use with the videoconferencing application Zoom* to provide the cleanest "shared screen" input from your iPhone or iPad. To use SecondCam with Zoom, install the Zoom desktop app (Mac or Windows) and follow the instructions on the Zoom support website: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201379235-Sharing-your-screen-iOS-with-the-Zoom-Desktop-Client The SecondCam app can be used in either the "via Cable" or "via AirPlay" modes of Zoom screen sharing. SecondCam Features: • Camera's video feed is shown full-screen without a status bar or frame • Can use either rear-facing or front-facing camera • Video orientation can be locked to either portrait or landscape modes • On-screen buttons for camera switch and orientation lock fade after 10 seconds, re-appear on touch • Pinch to zoom camera image in and out • Prevents your phone (and video) from going to sleep while running • In-App Purchase ($0.99) lets you remove or change on-screen watermark text • In-App Purchase ($1.99) to enable drawing on screen (with finger or Apple Pencil), over camera image or in whiteboard mode (requires iOS 13 or later) Tech Note: The Zoom desktop client (on Mac and Windows) includes functionality to capture your iPhone display and use it as a second screen during a videoconference. As of this writing (late 2020), other videoconferencing apps - such as Webex and Google Meet - don't include this functionality, and so SecondCam will probably not work with them. The SecondCam app is free, so try it out and see if it works for you. Any software that allows you to share your iPhone screen should work fine with SecondCam. (The stand shown in the iPad screenshots is made by AboveTEK, with a special AboveTEK bracket for the 12.9" iPad Pro.) * SecondCam is an indie, third-party app and is not produced by or affiliated with the makers of Zoom in any way. If you have any questions or problems with SecondCam, please email support@westerncomputational.com. Questions about how to use external cameras with Zoom can be found at https://support.zoom.us/ or the link given above.

About

H1 SMS Gate

Features
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H1 SMS simplifies the complexity of managing SMS communications across multiple phone numbers and regions with a seamless, unified interface. Whether you're handling messages from different carriers or locations, H1 SMS lets you effortlessly read, send, and organize your SMS messages from one place. Key Features: Multi-Number Support: Consolidate SMS messages from various numbers into a single, easy-to-navigate interface. Secure User Registration: Sign up and manage your account with ease, backed by a robust cloud-based enterprise solution. PIN Code Security: Log in securely with a PIN code, ensuring your SMS data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users. Data Backup and Recovery: Your messages are securely backed up to the cloud, allowing you to restore them quickly and continue communication seamlessly, even in case of device loss. Top-Notch Encryption: All data is encrypted with cutting-edge protocols, ensuring the confidentiality and security of your SMS communications. H1 SMS is designed to bring all your SMS accounts into one streamlined app, making it easier than ever to stay organized and connected.

Screenshots

SecondCam4 screens
H1 SMS Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: H1 SMS Gate at none against SecondCam's 2. H1 SMS Gate also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). SecondCam's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SecondCam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. H1 SMS Gate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecondCam ships an update monthly, H1 SMS Gate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SecondCam versus H1 SMS Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecondCamH1 SMS Gate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWestern Computational, Inc.WEALTHCODERS LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SecondCam

One-time2
  • Change watermark$0.99
  • Draw on screen$1.99
None

H1 SMS Gate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecondCam free?
SecondCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is H1 SMS Gate free?
H1 SMS Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SecondCam or H1 SMS Gate have ads?
Neither SecondCam nor H1 SMS Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecondCam or H1 SMS Gate?
SecondCam ships an update monthly, and H1 SMS Gate every 2 weeks. Most recently, SecondCam was updated on October 10, 2026 and H1 SMS Gate on September 30, 2026.

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