USB Camera pro vs HDMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USB Camera pro
This app enables iPads to function as external displays for USB cameras and video capture cards. It offers plug-and-play connectivity without drivers, supporting various devices and providing features like recording, screenshots, and image enhancement.
- Connect USB cameras and capture cards to iPad
- External display for video capture
- Plug-and-play, no driver needed
- Synchronous recording of audiovisual picture
- One-click screenshot
- Super resolution picture quality enhancement
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Use the latest iOS17 feature "Support external cameras in your iPadOS app" to implement iPad as additional output devices for video display. USB Camera Pro is an App that supports USB camera, USB video capture card and other USB devices to connect to iPad tablet through OTG, and drives iPad tablet to display audiovisual images. This App software is plug-and-play, no driver required, and supports a variety of USB cameras, USB video capture cards, and computer TV and other devices. The latest version also supports synchronous recording of the displayed audiovisual picture, one-click screenshot, performance detection, screen adjustment, super resolution picture quality enhancement, color adjustment, screen image reversal and other features. Note: Due to hardware reasons, this App is not currently supported for iPhone.
HDMI
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.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HDMI at none against USB Camera pro's shown. HDMI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). USB Camera pro's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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.
USB Camera pro holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 72 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of USB Camera pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
USB Camera pro ships an update every 2 months, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USB Camera pro | HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (13 ratings) — better | 2.9 (72 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 长沙春觉信息科技有限公司 | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
USB Camera pro
HDMI
In-app purchases
USB Camera pro
No in-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
