# Phonecam for OBS Studio vs Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera at free with in-app purchases against Phonecam for OBS Studio's subscription. Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Phonecam for OBS Studio's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 10) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonecam for OBS Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Phonecam for OBS Studio against 4.2 for Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonecam for OBS Studio has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Phonecam for OBS Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera's.

Phonecam for OBS Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera weekly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonecam for OBS Studio | Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonecam-for-obs-studio/id1578851752/reviews) | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-studio-ndi-obs-camera/id6473455859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **21.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515681242) | [Ludovic Bouguerra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501244900) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonecam for OBS Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonecam-for-obs-studio/id1578851752)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly to OBS Studio Promo | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly to OBS Studio | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| OBS PhoneCam Advance Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly to OBS Studio | $7.99 | per month |
| OBS Phonecam Advance Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly to OBS Studio | $11.99 | per year |
| OBS Phonecam Advance Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Stream to OBS Studio | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Optical zoom feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and doesn't work
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 💸 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improve compatibility with OBS
- Add more video control settings


### Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-studio-ndi-obs-camera/id6473455859)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional camera for presentations, tutorials, and gaming. This app enables real-time streaming to NDI or RTSP-enabled devices with high-quality, low-latency video. Its user-friendly interface and customizable settings make it accessible for all users.

**Highlights:** Seamless camera casting via NDI/RTSP, High-quality, low-latency streaming, User-friendly interface, Customizable resolution and frame rate, Wide compatibility with NDI/RTSP receivers, Privacy and security features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonecam for OBS Studio free?

Phonecam for OBS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera free?

Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonecam for OBS Studio or Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera?

Phonecam for OBS Studio and Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Phonecam for OBS Studio or Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera have ads?

Neither Phonecam for OBS Studio nor Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phonecam for OBS Studio or Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera?

Phonecam for OBS Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera weekly. Most recently, Phonecam for OBS Studio was updated on November 14, 2026 and Stream Studio NDI OBS Camera on November 14, 2026.

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