Comparison

iPCamera vs Magic Webcam

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

Head to head
About

iPCamera

Transform your iOS device into a wireless network camera accessible via any web browser. Stream live video with low delay and control camera parameters remotely. Ideal for surveillance or FPV applications.

Highlights
  • Use iOS device as network camera
  • Live stream via web browser
  • Remote camera parameter control
  • Ultra low-delay video
  • HTTP authentication for access protection
Features
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iPCamera lets you use your iOS device as an extremely easy to use wireless network camera. You can watch the live video-feed with every web browser or use it with video surveillance software. With iPCamera you can use any iOS device as an ip network camera. The app creates a web server to which you can connect with every web browser on the same local network as the iOS device. The network address which you have to enter into your web browser is displayed at the bottom of the screen. After you are connected to the web server, you can see a live view of the camera in your web browser. iPCamera delivers market-leading ultra low-delay, super fluid and crystal clear video. You can choose between every available camera, resolution and frame rate. There are a variety of use cases for this app like surveillance applications or using your iOS device as a FPV device for robots or rc cars.

About

Magic Webcam

Features
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Stream fullscreen video and audio directly to any Browser in your Wifi network. A true realtime streaming solution with sub 100 millisecond latency, 30 FPS 1080p Video and CD quality Audio. STREAM TO ALMOST ANY DEVICE Magic Webcam can stream fullscreen video and audio to multiple devices in the same Wifi Network. Just start the App and point the Browser on your viewing device to the provided URL. You can even record video straight from the Browser. FEATURES - Different video resolutions, up to 1080p - Audio streaming - Switch between all cameras (front & back) - Toggle light - Stream to multiple browsers simultaneously - Record and download MPEG Video directly in the Browser Works with all modern browsers, including Safari, Firefox & Chrome. This App is the successor to the popular “Instant Webcam”. It's a full rewrite, with a better UI, better stability, better performance and higher resolution video.

Screenshots

iPCamera3 screens
Magic Webcam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Webcam at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. Magic Webcam also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). iPCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Magic Webcam is free to download; iPCamera costs $1.99 up front. Magic Webcam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, Magic Webcam every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPCamera versus Magic Webcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPCameraMagic Webcam
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik SeiboldPhobosLab

Bugs and requests

iPCamera

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Rear camera shows blurry image, green lines, or static
  • App crashes immediately on launch on older devices (iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2, iPod Touch)
  • App crashes when changing resolution
  • App crashes when accessing remotely
  • App crashes when double tapping screen into dark mode
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  • App crashes when changing configuration from phone
  • App crashes after a period of use
  • App crashes when receiving alerts/notifications
  • App does not work on iOS 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  • App does not work on iPhone XR, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPod Touch
  • Video stream works, but no audio
  • Constant connection/loading screen
  • IP address not accessible
  • App does not open
  • App crashes when trying to log in via browser
  • App slows down phone
  • Delay becomes too big unless connection is refreshed
  • Cannot open stream in VLC
  • App not working with Blue Iris software
  • App not recognized in other apps like Live Cams Pro or Surveillance Pro
  • Video over data networks not working
  • App crashes after update
  • Front camera has no resolution option
  • Rear camera only allows HD, not 4K

Requested features

13 requests
  • Audio streaming support
  • Snapshot URL
  • Configurable text string with date overlay
  • FTP send of image (timed or motion detection)
  • Manual focus and exposure controls via browser
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  • NDI-HX as additional output format
  • macOS version
  • Timestamp overlay
  • Automatic screen darkening
  • Support for older iOS versions
  • Support for newer devices
  • Zoom functionality in browser
  • More camera control options (zoom, sensitivity, manual WB)

Magic Webcam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPCamera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Webcam

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is iPCamera free?
iPCamera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Webcam free?
Magic Webcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPCamera or Magic Webcam have ads?
Neither iPCamera nor Magic Webcam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPCamera or Magic Webcam?
iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, and Magic Webcam every 11 months. Most recently, iPCamera was updated on September 30, 2026 and Magic Webcam on September 17, 2026.

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