# iPCamera vs Magic Webcam

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) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPCamera | Magic Webcam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipcamera-high-end-networkcam/id570912928/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **49** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Seibold](https://appshunter.io/developer/354153084) | [PhobosLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/312666931) |

## What reviewers say

### iPCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipcamera-high-end-networkcam/id570912928)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective streaming
- 🚀 Low latency/lag
- 💡 Can repurpose old devices
- ✅ Works with browser access
- ✅ Works with Synology Surveillance Station

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch/startup
- 🐛 Rear camera issues (blurry, green lines, static)
- 🐛 Incompatible with older iOS versions/devices
- 🐛 Does not work on newer iPhones/iPods
- 🐛 No audio streaming

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Magic Webcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-webcam/id1525999793)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


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