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.
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.
- 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
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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/
Broadcast Elements
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs | Broadcast Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Freemium | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dorian Grolaux | Kushum Mijar |
In-app purchases
StreamCam for OBS & StreamLabs
- StreamCam Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- StreamCam Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- StreamCam Pro - Lifetime$69.99
Broadcast Elements
No in-app purchases
Questions
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