PhoneCam vs SimpleIPCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhoneCam
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.
- Phone as HD webcam
- OBS Studio integration
- High-quality audio and video
- Live streaming
- Content recording
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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Easily turn your phone into a high definition Mac or PC webcam. PhoneCam is a plugin that turns your phone into a camera source in OBS Studio Live Stream or Record a Virtual Event. All-in-one streaming and recording solution for content creation. Get high quality audio and video from your phone right into OBS. Note: this is a plugin that turn your phone into camera source in OBS so that you can stream directly to OBS, this is not OBS Studio. Your monthly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage app subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a paid subscription. Terms & Privacy https://ntptam147.wixsite.com/mysite/terms-conditions https://ntptam147.wixsite.com/mysite/privacy-policy
SimpleIPCamera
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Absolutely free and simple IP camera. The application provides a network server for MJPEG streaming from the iPhone camera. Usage: 1) Run the application and press the Start Server button. 2) On another device (PC or phone) connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone, enter the displayed address into a web browser. 3) The browser will show a live video feed from your iPhone’s camera. P.S.: It’s free => no support. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleIPCamera at none against PhoneCam's 8. PhoneCam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). 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. PhoneCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SimpleIPCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PhoneCam | SimpleIPCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tam Nguyen | CIT.CZ |
Bugs and requests
PhoneCam
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
SimpleIPCamera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PhoneCam
- 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
- Lifetime Stream to OBS Studio$49.99
SimpleIPCamera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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