# Oxcam vs Test Signal Generator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oxcam at none against Test Signal Generator's 1. Oxcam also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). Test Signal Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Test Signal Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Oxcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oxcam | Test Signal Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-signal-generator/id6781354860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Doering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660928376) | [Praetorius GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776974754) |

## What reviewers say

### Oxcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxcam/id1664936244)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Test Signal Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-signal-generator/id6781354860)

Generate professional broadcast-style test patterns for displays, projectors, and video workflows. Validate signal chains, troubleshoot streaming, and prepare live productions with various industry-standard patterns and guides.

**Highlights:** Color Bars, Greyscale, Full-screen color fields, Motion Test Patterns, Timecode Overlay, Geometry Guides, Social Media Framing Guides

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signal Generator Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oxcam free?

Oxcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Test Signal Generator free?

Test Signal Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Oxcam or Test Signal Generator have ads?

Oxcam shows ads; Test Signal Generator does not.

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