Comparison

OBS Controller vs StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs

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

Head to head
About

OBS Controller

Control your OBS Studio scenes and audio directly from your mobile device. This app allows you to switch scenes, manage audio sources, and control stream outputs with ease. It offers features like hiding unwanted scenes and delaying commands for synchronization.

Highlights
  • Mobile OBS scene switching
  • Control stream/recording output
  • Mute audio sources
  • Hide unwanted scenes
  • Configure command delays
  • Show/hide scene elements
Features
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Simple is better. This app is focused on having a simple mobile scene switcher in OBS. In OBS v28 and later it should work out of the box. For earlier versions, it requires the obs-websocket plugin to be installed. You can download it here: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-websocket-remote-control-obs-studio-from-websockets.466/ - Hide scenes that you don't want to accidentally switch to - Control your stream, recording or virtual camera output - Show/hide individual scene elements - Mute audio sources - Configure a delay for the commands in case you want to sync scene switches with camera delays

About

StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality wireless webcam for your live streams. Enjoy low latency, multiple resolutions up to 4K, and easy integration with popular streaming software. No extra hardware or cables required.

Highlights
  • Wireless livestream webcam
  • Low latency, high-speed video
  • Supports up to 4K resolution
  • Works with OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch
  • No extra software or cables needed
  • Multi-camera support
  • Landscape and portrait modes
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Livestreaming on Twitch/Youtube and ready for the face reveal? Looking for a webcam but they're all either expensive, or just terrible quality? Since you have an iPhone, why not simply use its amazing camera? With StreamCam, this is possible! StreamCam allows you to use the amazing camera in your iPhone directly in your live streams. Besides, with StreamCam, there’s no need for any extra hardware or drivers. It doesn't even need to be plugged-in! Simply open the app, copy the url and you're ready to go! Features: - Use your device as a livestream webcam - Super low latency, high speed, pro-quality video in many resolutions, up to and including 4K, 1080p HD, 720p, and 360p - Beautiful in both Dark Mode & Light Mode - Performance friendly: StreamCam does all the processing on your iOS device - Works in landscape or portrait mode with full rotation controls - Switch between any of your device’s front and back cameras in real-time - Works with OBS Studio, Twitch Studio, StreamLabs & many more - Easy Multicam Solution: have another iPhone lying around? Use it too for an extra camera angle - No cables needed! Works with Wi-Fi - No extra software needed! StreamCam runs a browser source directly - Works with Mac, Windows & Linux - No ads, ever

Screenshots

OBS Controller4 screens
StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs at Free against OBS Controller's $1.99. StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). OBS Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). On ratings volume, 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

StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs is free to download; OBS Controller costs $1.99 up front. StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OBS Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBS Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of OBS Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBS Controller ships an update every 3 months, StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
OBS Controller versus StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBS ControllerStreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (52 ratings) — better4.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFallen Starlight ABDorian Grolaux

Customer experience

OBS Controller

All ratings52 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

OBS Controller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs

One-time3
  • Streamcam Pro - Affordable$3.99
  • StreamCam Pro$6.99
  • Streamcam Pro - Generous$11.99

Questions

Is OBS Controller free?
OBS Controller costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs free?
StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBS Controller or StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs?
OBS Controller is rated higher. OBS Controller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.
Do OBS Controller or StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs have ads?
Neither OBS Controller nor StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBS Controller or StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs?
OBS Controller ships an update every 3 months, and StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs every 4 weeks. Most recently, OBS Controller was updated on September 26, 2026 and StreamCam for OBS & Streamlabs on September 6, 2026.

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