Mini WebCam vs DisplayPass Receiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini WebCam
Transform your iPhone into a wireless webcam without needing extra software or hardware. Stream live video to a browser or another device on your network. Ideal for monitoring or quick video capture.
- Stream videos to WLAN
- Integrated WebServer
- Browser access via URL
- Multiple client access
- Flashlight support
- Adjustable video quality and speed
- Customizable webcam name and port
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The application that turns your iPhone into a real webcam! No further software or hardware required. Just push the 'Start’ button and the transmission of your live video stream is being sent. Use your iPhone as a camera based baby monitor or transform your iPhone quickly into a video camera to monitor your Sunday roast. To view your live video you simply need a browser or another 'Mini WebCam'. Access via browser: Just enter the displayed URL in the address line of your web browser (for example http://192.168.1.1). No need for any further plug-ins or other requirements. Access via iPhone: Simply choose your webcam through the list of ‘Available Cams’ by click! Features: - Streaming of videos to the WLAN - Integrated WebServer - Supported browser: Safari (< 6.0), Firefox - Free choice of name for webcam - Free selectable port for the browser view - Supports as many 'Mini WebCams‘ as you choose and these will be diplayed clearly in form of a list. - Access for several clients to one 'Mini WebCam' is possible - Use the flashlight in dark environment - Choice of three quality levels (low, normal, high) - Choice of three different speed levels, from real time to single frames - Status of charging display - Bonjour More features coming soon! In the next version: - Picture rotation in the browser selectable - Support for IE - General bugfixing We thank all users for their numerous feedback!
DisplayPass Receiver
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Download the DisplayPass app on your smart TV or projector to cast your device's screen. We support various operating systems and devices based on DisplayPass protocol. With theDisplayPass-compatible transmitters, you can enjoy "plug-and-play" simplicity, allowing content mirroring in seconds. Please note that the watermark will only be removed when the hardware transmitter is adopted. Where to Find DisplayPass Universal Display Receivers/Transmitters? DisplayPass Website: https://www.displaypass.org/displaypass/wifi Please feel free to contact us at: support@displaypass.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mini WebCam at 4.2 against DisplayPass Receiver's 15. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mini WebCam ships an update every 2 months, DisplayPass Receiver every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini WebCam | DisplayPass Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 4.2 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | pripares | Connect Dollar Company Limited |
Bugs and requests
Mini WebCam
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes constantly
- Doesn't work on iPhone 6 with iOS 8.2
- Incompatible with iPhone 5c
- Web page won't load via URL
- Garbled/gobbledegook characters in browser
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- Server not supported error
- WLAN connection error despite being connected
- Freezes when closed
- Port forwarding issues
- Fails with Chrome browser
- Installation installs wrong product (Skype Home)
- Doesn't function on Windows with certain browsers
Requested features
13 requests- Audio recording capability
- Password protection for feed
- Chrome and Internet Explorer support
- Front camera support
- Continuous streaming while screen locked
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- Video recording functionality
- Zoom feature
- Larger viewing window
- Skype integration
- Virtual camera driver for desktop
- GSM/data network support
- Control panel in web browser
- Ability to work while device in rest mode
DisplayPass Receiver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mini WebCam
No in-app purchases
DisplayPass Receiver
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mini WebCam free?
Is DisplayPass Receiver free?
Do Mini WebCam or DisplayPass Receiver have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mini WebCam or DisplayPass Receiver?
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