Comparison

Oxcam vs Obsbot Live

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

Head to head
About

Oxcam

Repurpose old Apple devices into home security cameras. Stream footage using RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, or HLS protocols. Features include zoom, audio control, and preventing device sleep for continuous monitoring.

Highlights
  • RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, HLS streaming
  • Enable/disable cameras to save bandwidth
  • Zoom in display
  • Prevent device sleep
  • Enable/disable audio per camera
  • Supports public webcams
Features
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Oxcam works from iOS 11.0 to latest iOS for using old and deprecated Apple Devices as monitoring devices in your home. With wall mounts for these old devices you will get a nice surveillance experiance tough. Features: - RTSP streams - RTMP streams - MJPEG streams - HLS streams - enable and disable Cameras to save bandwidth - zoom in display - prevent device to sleep - always on - enable / disable Audio per Camera You can enter the cameras's stream url directly. Also free public webcams around the world are supported.

About

Obsbot Live

Stream live video using multiple cameras with intuitive controls. Manage PTZ functions, AI features, and image parameters for up to three devices simultaneously. Supports mainstream social platforms and offers customizable canvas layouts for dynamic content creation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-camera connection (up to 3)
  • PTZ control and AI features
  • Image parameter adjustment
  • Mainstream social platform support
  • Customizable canvas layouts
  • Integrated audio mixer
  • Landscape and portrait view support
Features
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"Experience brand new multi-cam live streaming with the innovative OBSBOT Live Easy and Fast Control of Multiple OBSBOT Cameras Supports simultaneous connection to up to three OBSBOT camera devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for PTZ control, AI Features, image parameter adjustment, and multi-camera recording control. Start Multi-camera Live Streaming Anytime, Anywhere The software supports mainstream social live-streaming platforms. After logging in and authorizing the corresponding accounts and connecting multiple OBSBOT cameras, you can start multi-camera video recording/live streaming anytime, anywhere. Landscape and Portrait View Obsbot Live has been adapted for landscape and portrait views. Users can choose the orientation that meets their current needs for live streaming and video recording based on personal habits and usage scenarios. Convenient Canvas Switching After detecting the video stream, the software can automatically recognize and fill in the video content and overlay it on the built-in canvas features. Users can also manually adjust the canvas content and customize their multi-camera live streaming canvas. Clear Audio Mixer With our advanced built-in audio mixer panel, users can monitor and manage the audio status of the currently connected devices, achieving integrated management of audio and video to ensure a high-quality multi-cam live streaming experience. Perfectly matched with Tail Air Smart Remote Controller With Tail Air Smart Remote Controller, your multi-camera control experience will be taken to the next level. Its easy-to-understand operation logic allows you to immediately experience device switching, more realistic button control, or futuristic Motion Control of the PTZ! OBSBOT aims to provide a simpler and more energetic way to enjoy video shooting and live streaming. Record and share your life moments on air with dynamic video language and limitless imagination. If you have any suggestions while using OBSBOT, feel free to write to service@obsbot.com. We value every communication with you."

Screenshots

Oxcam4 screens
Obsbot Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oxcam at 100% against Obsbot Live's 20%. Obsbot Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oxcam ships an update every 5 months, Obsbot Live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oxcam versus Obsbot Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOxcamObsbot Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB356 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerovonex ug (haftungsbeschrankt)Remo Tech Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Oxcam

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Obsbot Live

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Oxcam

No in-app purchases

None

Obsbot Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oxcam free?
Oxcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obsbot Live free?
Obsbot Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oxcam or Obsbot Live have ads?
Oxcam shows ads; Obsbot Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Oxcam or Obsbot Live?
Oxcam ships an update every 5 months, and Obsbot Live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Oxcam was updated on July 8, 2026 and Obsbot Live on September 23, 2026.

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