# USB Camera vs Dongled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dongled at 91% against USB Camera's 43%. Dongled also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). USB Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Dongled holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of USB Camera's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dongled's.

USB Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Dongled every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Camera | Dongled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera/id6449986555/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dongled/id6465788521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) | [Oddforms Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706746707) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dongled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dongled/id6465788521)

This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.

**Highlights:** Real-time UVC video and audio streaming, Low latency wired connection, Dynamic resolution and frame rate adaptation, Fullscreen display for cameras and consoles, Open-source and free to use, No ads or data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Camera free?

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

### Is Dongled free?

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

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

Dongled is rated higher. USB Camera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dongled averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do USB Camera or Dongled have ads?

USB Camera shows ads; Dongled does not.

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

USB Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dongled every 3 months. Most recently, USB Camera was updated on September 9, 2026 and Dongled on July 19, 2026.

---

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