Comparison

SplitCam Live Streaming App vs Phonecam for OBS Studio

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

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About

SplitCam Live Streaming App

Easily broadcast live video from your webcam to multiple platforms simultaneously. Enhance your streams with video effects and filters, and integrate with video conferencing tools for a professional online presence. This free software is designed for content creators and professionals.

Highlights
  • Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously
  • Video effects and filters
  • Video conferencing integration
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Low system requirements
  • High-quality video resolution support
  • Built-in recording features
Features
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SplitCam Live is a versatile software tool designed for live video streaming, enabling users to broadcast video from their webcam across multiple platforms simultaneously, such as YouTube, Twitch, and social media channels. The software offers various features, including video effects and filters, enhancing the streaming experience. Additionally, SplitCam supports integration with various video conferencing applications, making it ideal for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking to elevate their online presence with engaging visual content. SplitCam Live offers several advantages over other streaming software, including its unique ability to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously, which is ideal for maximizing audience reach. Additionally, SplitCam Live provides a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users. The software also supports integration with various video conferencing tools, allowing for versatile use in different contexts. Lastly, it’s free to use, which can be a significant advantage for those on a budget. Why our users prefer SplitCam Live over other streaming software? 1. Multi-Platform Streaming: Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously, increasing your reach without additional effort. 2. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design that simplifies the streaming setup process, catering to both beginners and pros. 3. Cost-Free: Free to use, making it an excellent option for budget-conscious streamers. 4. Supports Picture-in-Picture mode for background streaming. You can chat or browse the web while streaming. 5. Low System Requirements: Lightweight software that runs smoothly on most modern iPhone and iPad devices without heavy resource demands. 6. Video Resolution Support: Provides options for high-quality streaming resolutions, up to 4K. 7. Built-In Recording Features: Enables users to record videos directly while streaming, providing content for later use

About

Phonecam for OBS Studio

Transform your smartphone into a high-definition webcam for your Mac or PC. This plugin seamlessly integrates your phone's camera into OBS Studio, enabling high-quality audio and video for live streaming and recording content.

Highlights
  • Phone as HD webcam
  • OBS Studio integration
  • High-quality audio and video
  • Live streaming
  • Content recording
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless camera for OBS Studio. Phonecam streams video and audio over your Wi-Fi network using NDI, so your phone's camera becomes a live source on your Mac or PC with no cables and no capture card. The camera in your pocket beats most webcams on sharpness, colour and low-light performance. Phonecam puts it to work for streaming, video calls, tutorials, podcasts and multi-camera shoots. WIRELESS OVER WI-FI Phonecam sends your video with NDI, the network video standard used by OBS Studio, vMix and other live production tools. Connect the phone and the computer to the same network, open the app, and add Phonecam as a source. QUALITY VIDEO Stream in 1080p, 720p or 480p to match your network, at up to 60 frames per second on supported devices, in landscape or portrait. Turn on video stabilization for handheld shots. EVERY LENS Switch between the front and back cameras, and between the ultra-wide, wide and telephoto lenses on supported devices. Pinch to zoom, and mirror the front camera the way you like it. TAP TO FOCUS Tap anywhere to focus and expose, or long-press to lock both. Prefer more control? Split focus and exposure into two points you can drag independently. MANUAL CONTROLS Set ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure compensation and manual focus with on-screen sliders, just like a dedicated camera. PRO MONITORING TOOLS Nail your exposure and focus before you go live: • Histogram • Highlight and shadow zebras • Focus peaking • Rule-of-thirds, square and crosshair grids The tools appear on your phone only and never show up in your stream. CAMERA PROFILES Save your camera setup (lens, exposure, white balance, focus and zoom) as a profile and restore it in one tap for your next session. AUDIO Use the iPhone microphone, or pick a wired, USB or Bluetooth microphone as the audio source. MADE FOR LONG SESSIONS Use the torch for extra light, lock the rotation so the picture stays put, and let the screen dim itself to save battery while you stream. MAC AND PC Phonecam works with OBS Studio on macOS and Windows, using an NDI plugin for OBS, and with any other app that receives NDI. FREE TO USE Phonecam is free to download and use, with no time limits. Free streams carry a small watermark. Phonecam Premium removes the watermark. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms & Privacy https://ntptam147.wixsite.com/mysite/terms-conditions https://ntptam147.wixsite.com/mysite/privacy-policy OBS Studio is a trademark of its respective owners. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB. Phonecam is not affiliated with or endorsed by either.

Screenshots

SplitCam Live Streaming App4 screens
Phonecam for OBS Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phonecam for OBS Studio at 4.2 against SplitCam Live Streaming App's 3.6. Phonecam for OBS Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 8). SplitCam Live Streaming App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phonecam for OBS Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SplitCam Live Streaming App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phonecam for OBS Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonecam for OBS Studio has 1.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SplitCam Live Streaming App's written reviews are positive against 22% of Phonecam for OBS Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitCam Live Streaming App ships an update every 5 months, Phonecam for OBS Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SplitCam Live Streaming App versus Phonecam for OBS Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitCam Live Streaming AppPhonecam for OBS Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews21.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSplitCam LabsTam Nguyen

Customer experience

SplitCam Live Streaming App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Phonecam for OBS Studio

All ratings1,099 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative76.5%

Bugs and requests

SplitCam Live Streaming App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Phonecam for OBS Studio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to devices
  • Causes system issues like freezing mouse and keyboard
  • Laggy camera feed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Improve compatibility with OBS
  • Add more video control settings

In-app purchases

None

SplitCam Live Streaming App

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Phonecam for OBS Studio

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly to OBS Studio Promo3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly to OBS Studio7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • OBS PhoneCam Advance Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Premium Monthly to OBS Studio3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • OBS Phonecam Advance Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly to OBS Studio$11.991 Year
  • OBS Phonecam Advance Yearly$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Stream to OBS Studio$49.99

Questions

Is SplitCam Live Streaming App free?
SplitCam Live Streaming App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonecam for OBS Studio free?
Phonecam for OBS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplitCam Live Streaming App or Phonecam for OBS Studio?
Phonecam for OBS Studio is rated higher. SplitCam Live Streaming App averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Phonecam for OBS Studio averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.
Do SplitCam Live Streaming App or Phonecam for OBS Studio have ads?
Neither SplitCam Live Streaming App nor Phonecam for OBS Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitCam Live Streaming App or Phonecam for OBS Studio?
SplitCam Live Streaming App ships an update every 5 months, and Phonecam for OBS Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, SplitCam Live Streaming App was updated on November 7, 2026 and Phonecam for OBS Studio on November 14, 2026.

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