# LM vs SnapStudio Camera

The clearest difference is price: LM at Free against SnapStudio Camera's $1.99. LM also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). SnapStudio Camera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LM is free to download; SnapStudio Camera costs $1.99 up front. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SnapStudio Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

SnapStudio Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LM has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LM ships an update every 3 weeks, SnapStudio Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LM | SnapStudio Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lm-cam-for-obs-studio/id1541086068/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapstudio-camera/id6758129655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveMedia Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541086070) | [Christopher Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831318175) |

## What reviewers say

### LM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lm-cam-for-obs-studio/id1541086068)

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.

**Highlights:** NDI, SRT, RTMP streaming, OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast compatible, Remote control operations, Multiple resolutions and frame rates, Image and camera settings, Background effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LM-Cam Pro (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |


### SnapStudio Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapstudio-camera/id6758129655)

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional wireless camera for video production. Stream high-quality, low-latency video over WiFi using the NDI protocol to compatible software like SnapStudio for Churches.

**Highlights:** Wireless NDI streaming over WiFi, Full HD video quality, Low latency for real-time production, Automatic network discovery, Front and rear camera support, Torch/flashlight control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LM free?

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

### Is SnapStudio Camera free?

SnapStudio Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LM or SnapStudio Camera?

SnapStudio Camera is rated higher. LM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SnapStudio Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LM or SnapStudio Camera have ads?

Neither LM nor SnapStudio Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LM or SnapStudio Camera?

LM ships an update every 3 weeks, and SnapStudio Camera monthly. Most recently, LM was updated on October 8, 2026 and SnapStudio Camera on October 16, 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.*