LM vs Webcam Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LM
This app transforms your mobile device into a high-quality camera source for live streaming and video production. It supports various professional broadcasting protocols and offers advanced features for seamless integration with popular software.
- NDI, SRT, RTMP streaming
- OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast compatible
- Remote control operations
- Multiple resolutions and frame rates
- Image and camera settings
- Background effects
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LM-Cam is an NDI(R) camera app developed by LiveMedia. LM-Cam works with switchers that support NDI(R). * We recommend turning off Bluetooth when using LM-Cam. Supports iPhone 11 or better Supported Broadcasts: OBS Studio, vMix, WireCast, etc. You can stream directly from LM-Cam to platforms such as YouTube. -------- Free Plan Features -Remote Control operations with Pro Plan (Chrome browser recommended) -Video encoding- ・Full NDI ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) with Pro Plan HX2 can provide quality streams similar to Full NDI, but at 1/10 the data rate ・SRT (H.264 / HEVC) Caller / Listener / Rendezvous ・RTMP ・HLS ・External outputs（HDMI outputs）with Pro Plan ・Picture with Pro Plan ・Discovery Server ・Front and rear cameras ・Grid ・Presets ・Zoom: Digital zoom, Optical zoom ・Autofocus / Tap to focus ・Tally (Preview and Program Out) ・Resolutions: 4K, 1080, 720, 540, 480 ・FPS: 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 60 ・Image settings: Exposure, Color Temperature, White Balance ・Screen lock ・Timecode ・TalkBack with Pro Plan ・Microphone On/Off ・User-defined camera name ・Recording - with Pro Plan ・Backgrounds（Green / Blue / Blur）- with Pro Plan -------- Pro Plan Monthly:$9.99 Pro Features ・Remote Control ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) ・Recording ・Backgrounds (Green / Blue / Blur) ・4K ・Picture ・TalkBack * Free one-month trial for new registered users, after which subscriptions will auto-renew at $9.99 per month. * Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings. -------- * We recommend 5GHz when using Wi-Fi. 2.4GHz will expand the range, but may not work as well. * LM-Cam is compatitble with Apple iPhone ethernet adapters. Terms of Use：https://lm-cam.net/termsofuse?lang=en Privacy Policy：https://lm-cam.net/privacypolicy?lang=en
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 LM's 1. Webcam Plus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). LM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Webcam Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Webcam Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Webcam Plus's.
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, Webcam Plus every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LM | Webcam Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveMedia Corporation | Anton Meier |
Customer experience
LM
Webcam Plus
In-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Webcam Plus
No in-app purchases
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