# USB Camera vs HDMI

The clearest difference is ads: HDMI at none against USB Camera's shown. HDMI also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (74 vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

HDMI holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 74 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of USB Camera's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.

USB Camera ships an update fortnightly, HDMI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Camera | HDMI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera/id6449986555/reviews) | **[2.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdmi/id6476621872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) | [Ion Danilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727366898) |

## 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


### HDMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdmi/id6476621872)

Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.

**Highlights:** External display functionality, Connect gaming consoles, High-quality HD streaming, Supports cameras and PCs, Portable screen solution, USB-C video capture card compatible

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Camera free?

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

### Is HDMI free?

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

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

HDMI is rated higher. USB Camera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while HDMI averages 2.9 from 74 ratings.

### Do USB Camera or HDMI have ads?

USB Camera shows ads; HDMI does not.

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

USB Camera ships an update fortnightly, and HDMI every 3 weeks. Most recently, USB Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and HDMI on October 8, 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.*