# AMScope vs USB Camera

The clearest difference is rating: AMScope at 5.0 against USB Camera's 2.7. AMScope also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). USB Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

AMScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AMScope ships an update every 2 months, USB Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMScope | USB Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amscope/id550398884/reviews)** | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera/id6449986555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCALAR CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374875261) | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) |

## What reviewers say

### AMScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amscope/id550398884)

This application connects to a wireless medical microscope to display live images and record videos and still images. It is designed for medical professionals in fields like dermatology and plastic surgery, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.

**Highlights:** Connects to wireless medical microscopes, Projects live microscope images, Records movies and still images, Supports medical treatment applications, Maximum 5-minute recording time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USB Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera/id6449986555)

Connect USB webcams or capture cards to your iOS device to record video, capture snapshots, or stream live. It can also function as a wireless IP camera for security monitoring with browser access and bi-directional audio. Supports multi-camera setups and loop recording.

**Highlights:** Connect USB webcams and capture cards, Record video and capture snapshots, Wireless IP camera functionality, Live streaming via RTMP/SRT, Multi-camera support with PIP, Loop recording with auto-segmentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMScope free?

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

### Is USB Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AMScope or USB Camera?

AMScope is rated higher. AMScope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while USB Camera averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do AMScope or USB Camera have ads?

USB Camera shows ads; AMScope does not.

### Which is updated more often, AMScope or USB Camera?

AMScope ships an update every 2 months, and USB Camera fortnightly. Most recently, AMScope was updated on September 25, 2026 and USB Camera on October 8, 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.*