Comparison

Abbey Road Studios Cam vs Newquay

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

Head to head
About

Abbey Road Studios Cam

Experience the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing in London with live 24-hour video footage. See visitors recreate the famous Beatles album cover and feel like you're there with local time and weather updates.

Highlights
  • 24-hour live footage
  • Abbey Road zebra crossing view
  • Recreate famous photo opportunity
  • Local London time
  • Local weather updates
Features
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Travel to one of London’s most visited landmarks – the Abbey Road zebra crossing – with EarthCam’s 24 hour live footage from Abbey Road Studios. Does the location look familiar? That’s because it was featured on the cover of The Beatles’ 1969 album “Abbey Road.” Whether you’re a Beatles fanatic or not, download this app and watch as thousands try and replicate the famous photo. The app also provides local London time and weather, making you feel as if you’ve traveled to the European city.

About

Newquay

Features
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An insider's guide to Newquay, Cornwall. Newquay has long been considered one of the UK’s best seaside towns and boasts some of Cornwall's finest beaches. Offering activities for families, groups and couples of all ages; whether its coasteering along some of Britain’s wildest coastlines or enjoying a meal overlooking Newquay’s bay, sampling the freshly caught seafood, there is something for everyone. Discover: - Places to eat - Places to play - Places to stay - Places to visit

Screenshots

Abbey Road Studios Cam2 screens
Newquay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Abbey Road Studios Cam at none against Newquay's shown. Newquay's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 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

Abbey Road Studios Cam ships an update every 8 months, Newquay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Abbey Road Studios Cam versus Newquay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbbey Road Studios CamNewquay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEarthCam, Inc.PHILEMA HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Abbey Road Studios Cam

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App freezes after 40 seconds of playback
  • No video display, only audio stream
  • Black screen with yellow status bar visible
  • App crashes on iOS 17 and newer versions
  • Landscape orientation not supported after update
Show 4 more
  • App fails to load or initialize
  • Camera feed locked or inaccessible
  • Looped video instead of continuous live feed
  • Incompatibility with iPad Gen 8 and older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Restore landscape view functionality
  • Screenshot/capture feature for memorable moments
  • Full-screen mode without yellow status bar
  • Improved compatibility with older iPad models
  • Live feed verification and timestamp accuracy

Newquay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Abbey Road Studios Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Newquay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abbey Road Studios Cam free?
Abbey Road Studios Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Newquay free?
Newquay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abbey Road Studios Cam or Newquay have ads?
Newquay shows ads; Abbey Road Studios Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, Abbey Road Studios Cam or Newquay?
Abbey Road Studios Cam ships an update every 8 months, and Newquay monthly. Most recently, Abbey Road Studios Cam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Newquay on November 7, 2026.

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