USB Camera vs Genki Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USB Camera
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.
- 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
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"USB Camera" can let your iOS device connect to USB WebCam or video capture card. You can record video or capture snapshot, OR turn your phone into a wireless IP Camera via build-in RTSP and HTTP Server for security monitoring WITH Bi-directional audio support, you can use your browser to view, of course, include "IP Camera" App. "USB Camera" can push the video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media server (e.g. Push to YouTube, Facebook), and use for network broadcast. It supports the rtmps security protocol and SRT protocol and it can also push the media to multiple media server at the same time. It also supports HEVC/AV1 over RTMP and can be used for YouTube Live currently. It supports Multi Cam feature which allows you to connect multiple external USB cameras or video capture cards simultaneously and process into PIP video then transfer. It supports loop-recording. It can set auto-segment when recording and auto-delete old video archives when no enough storage.
Genki Studio
Transform your iPad into a portable monitor and advanced video capture device. Connect UVC input devices to view, record, and present content from cameras, PCs, or microscopes directly on your tablet.
- Portable monitor and video capture
- Connect UVC input devices
- Record video and images
- Save to iPad or external SSD
- External display output
- Apple Pencil markup
- Grid and ratio overlays
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Genki Studio turns your iPad into a portable monitor and professional video capture and presentation device. Connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device to start using your iPad as a portable monitor for your gaming console, PC, digital camera, small board computer, or microscope. Record the input at maximum quality and save the media file directly to your iPad or an external SSD to save storage space on your iPad. With external monitor support, your iPad can output full-screen content to another external display via AirPlay or USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapters while continuing recording to your iPad, while using Apple Pencil markup for a quick presentation. Highlights of this app: · Connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device to your iPad. · Capture images or videos with audio with maximum quality, to your iPad storage or directly to an external storage device like a portable SSD. · Fully compatible with Stage Manager and Multitasking features of the iPad, enjoy music or play a video on your iPad with Genki Studio app running simultaneously. · Support for Fractional Frame rates, Grid and Ratio Overlay for professional monitoring. · Mark Up with Apple Pencil support lets you scribble on the screen. · External Display support to output clean video image to AirPlay or a wired connection, while continuing recording to your iPad at the same time. Turn your iPad into a portable notepad with Apple Pencil support for live events. · iPadOS menu bar, keyboard shortcuts and game controller support for various app functions allows you to quickly capture the moment. · Optimized for accessibility with VoiceOver support. * Connecting to UVC devices requires a compatible model of iPad. Requires additional accessories; this app supports Genki ShadowCast, and any other input device that conform with UVC (USB Video Class) standards. Appropriate USB-C adapters, docks, or hubs are required for some devices or configurations. Multitasking features require a compatible model of iPad. Connecting to External Displays wirelessly requires AirPlay 2-enabled TVs, streaming boxes or sticks, or a compatible Mac with the latest macOS update installed; also, using a non-Genki ShadowCast capture product will have an added Genki logo watermark on the clean video output Image. ** UVC input is supported on iPad with a USB-C port. USB-C ports on some iPad only supports maximum USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps or USB 2.0 High-Speed, which may limit the formats you can use with your UVC devices. Please check your iPad’s support before downloading this app or buying accessories.
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Genki Studio at 4.5 against USB Camera's 2.7. Genki Studio also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 43%) and ads (none vs shown). USB Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Genki Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of USB Camera's written reviews are positive against 83% of Genki Studio's.
USB Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Genki Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USB Camera | Genki Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 垚 沈 | Human Things, Inc |
Customer experience
USB Camera
Genki Studio
In-app purchases
USB Camera
No in-app purchases
Genki Studio
No in-app purchases








