# Planet Cam vs Webcams

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Cam at 49% against Webcams's 0%. Planet Cam also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). Webcams's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Webcams sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Webcams holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Cam has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Planet Cam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Webcams's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, Webcams every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Cam | Webcams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-cam-live-world-map/id594760349/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams/id1519662039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [AppsFab AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/401669074) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-cam-live-world-map/id594760349)

Explore live video streams from around the globe using an interactive map or a curated feed. Enhance your viewing experience with image filters and save favorite cameras for easy access across devices. Discover new real-time content as the database is frequently updated.

**Highlights:** Live global video streams, Interactive map browsing, Image filters for viewing, Bookmark favorite cameras, iCloud sync across devices, Frequent database updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Cam Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Planet Cam Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium (one-time purchase) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome cams
- 🌍 Window on the world
- 🐶 Doggy day camp
- 🌴 Interesting places to view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🚫 Limited camera coverage
- 🤖 Possible privacy concerns
- 📺 Low FPS and poor quality

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not loading
- App crashes on launch
- Ads blocking UI controls
- Pro version not working

**Requested features**

- Search and sort cameras
- Add more North American cameras
- Shuffle/rotate camera views
- Categorize cameras by type
- Add Apple TV support


### Webcams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams/id1519662039)

Explore public webcams globally to check traffic, weather, and snow conditions before you travel. View live feeds, time-lapse videos, and images from various categories like beaches and landscapes. Find webcams nearby or in specific locations.

**Highlights:** View public webcams worldwide, Check traffic, weather, and snow conditions, See live feeds and time-lapse videos, Filter by category, current conditions, and camera type, Sort webcams by proximity or popularity, Map view with webcam locations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More webcams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set location | $0.99 | one-time |
| Route navigation | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet Cam free?

Planet Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Webcams free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planet Cam or Webcams?

Webcams is rated higher. Planet Cam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Webcams averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Planet Cam or Webcams have ads?

Planet Cam shows ads; Webcams does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Cam or Webcams?

Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, and Webcams every 21 months. Most recently, Planet Cam was updated on October 26, 2026 and Webcams on October 24, 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.*