Comparison

StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs vs Broadcast Elements

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

Head to head
About

StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless 4K webcam for streaming software like OBS and Streamlabs. Easily connect over Wi-Fi without cables or extra software, offering high-quality video for your streams.

Highlights
  • Wireless 4K webcam for streaming
  • Connects via Wi-Fi
  • No cables or extra software needed
  • Works with OBS Studio and Streamlabs
  • Control stream from Apple Watch
  • Adjustable camera settings
  • Supports multiple camera angles
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless 4K webcam for OBS, Streamlabs and any streaming app. Add one link as a Browser Source and go live over Wi-Fi: no cables, drivers or extra software. Livestreaming on Twitch or 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, you can! Open the app, copy the link, paste it into OBS and you're live. No extra hardware, no drivers, and it doesn't even need to be plugged in. STREAMING - Your picture reaches your stream in the blink of an eye, right over your Wi-Fi - Works with OBS Studio, Streamlabs and anything that takes a browser source, on Mac, Windows and Linux - Keep an eye on your bitrate live while you stream - Have another iPhone or iPad lying around? Use it too for an extra camera angle CAMERA - Flip between your front and back cameras whenever you like - Let white balance, exposure and focus take care of themselves, or set them yourself - Hold it in landscape or portrait, the picture follows along APPLE WATCH - Start and stop your stream right from your wrist - See how your stream is doing and how long you've been live - Feel a tap when something goes wrong, and keep an eye on it from your watch face STREAMCAM PRO - Go all the way up to 4K and 120 fps (free streams in 720p at 30 fps) - Full picture quality, for when every detail counts - Fine-tune the encoder: H.264 or HEVC, keyframes, rate control AND ALSO - No watermarks and no time limits, even on the free version - No ads, no accounts: open the app and start streaming - Looks great in both Light and Dark Mode, on iPhone and iPad TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Broadcast Elements

Features
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# Broadcast Elements Professional mobile streaming made effortless. Broadcast Elements turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful mobile broadcasting studio for creators, gamers, streamers, and live broadcasters. Stream your screen or camera, broadcast to multiple destinations, record your content locally, mix audio, add professional overlays, and control your broadcast from one place. ## STREAM YOUR SCREEN AND CAMERA Turn your device into a complete mobile broadcasting setup. * Stream your screen for gaming, tutorials, demos, and live content * Broadcast directly from your camera * Capture supported audio sources * Combine video and audio sources for your broadcast ## MULTI-STREAMING Reach your audience on multiple platforms at the same time. Broadcast to supported platforms and custom RTMP or RTMPS destinations. Configure and manage your streaming destinations directly from the app. ## BUILT FOR GAMING AND LIVE CONTENT Broadcast Elements gives you the controls you need for high-quality live streaming. * High quality screen streaming * Up to 60 FPS support * Custom resolution controls * Custom bitrate controls * Stream monitoring * RTMP and RTMPS support * Local recording ## PROFESSIONAL AUDIO Take control of your broadcast audio. Configure your microphone and supported audio sources to create a better live production experience. ## PROFESSIONAL OVERLAYS Give your broadcast a professional look. Add broadcast elements and graphics to customize your live stream and create a consistent visual identity. ## LOCAL RECORDING Record your broadcast locally while streaming. Create high-quality recordings that you can use later for editing, highlights, clips, and other content. ## ADVANCED BROADCAST CONTROLS Take control of your entire broadcast. * Resolution * Bitrate * Frame rate * RTMP and RTMPS destinations * Audio configuration * Stream monitoring * Local recording * Broadcast elements * Source management ## YOUR STUDIO, ANYWHERE Whether you are streaming a game, creating a tutorial, hosting a live show, or sharing your screen, Broadcast Elements gives you the tools to create and broadcast directly from your mobile device. Create. Stream. Record. Broadcast Elements.

Screenshots

StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs4 screens
Broadcast Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Broadcast Elements at none against StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs's 3. Broadcast Elements also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Broadcast Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs ships an update every 3 weeks, Broadcast Elements every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs versus Broadcast Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamCam for OBS & StreamLabsBroadcast Elements
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size42 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDorian GrolauxKushum Mijar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs

Subscriptions2
  • StreamCam Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • StreamCam Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamCam Pro - Lifetime$69.99
None

Broadcast Elements

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs free?
StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Broadcast Elements free?
Broadcast Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs or Broadcast Elements have ads?
Neither StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs nor Broadcast Elements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs or Broadcast Elements?
StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Broadcast Elements every 4 days. Most recently, StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs was updated on November 3, 2026 and Broadcast Elements on October 31, 2026.

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