# Remote Mouse vs DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Remote Mouse at 19K against DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera's 2.2K. DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote Mouse against 4.6 for DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Remote Mouse's written reviews are positive against 77% of DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Mouse | DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596/reviews) | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droidcam-webcam-and-obs-camera/id1510258102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263363549) | [DEV47APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510258101) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596)

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

**Highlights:** Simulated mouse and touchpad, Wireless keyboard input, Cross-device clipboard, Media and web remote panels, Application switcher, Power options control, Gyro mouse functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (1 Month) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro Membership (1 Year) | $13.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customize Wallpaper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Media Remote Panel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Web Remote | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app functionality
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Responsive and precise
- 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
- 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywalling basic features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working in certain apps
- Touchpad not functioning in landscape mode
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to connect via Bluetooth
- Unexpected charges and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with VPNs


### DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droidcam-webcam-and-obs-camera/id1510258102)

Transform your smartphone into a high-quality webcam for your PC or integrate it directly with OBS Studio. Enjoy seamless video and audio streaming over WiFi or USB, with options for HD and UHD resolutions. Ideal for streaming, video calls, and content creation.

**Highlights:** Use phone as PC webcam, Direct OBS Studio integration, WiFi and USB connections, Up to 1080p HD and 4K UHD video, Sound and picture included, HW assisted coding, Remote camera adjustment (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Works as intended
- 🔍 Clear, concise, and accurate camera
- 💻 Easy to set up and use
- 🎥 Good quality video and image
- 🤝 Affordable and worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unexpected pricing changes
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Incompatibility with certain devices/OS
- 🔍 Limited camera controls and features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working or crashing on certain devices
- Connectivity issues between phone and computer
- Unexpected behavior or loss of functionality after updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for more advanced camera features (e.g., focus, zoom, exposure)
- Improve compatibility with a wider range of devices and operating systems
- Enhance performance and stability to reduce crashes and connection problems
- Provide more customization options for video settings and output
- Implement a more transparent and fair pricing structure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Mouse free?

Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera free?

DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera?

Remote Mouse and DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 2.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Remote Mouse or DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera have ads?

Both Remote Mouse and DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera?

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera monthly. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on October 17, 2026 and DroidCam Webcam & OBS Camera on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*