Comparison

Elgato Capture vs EasyC@M

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Elgato Capture

Record and stream high-quality video from your Elgato capture device directly to your iPad. Control video and audio settings, capture footage, and monitor your feed on the go. Perfect for content creators and gamers who need a portable setup.

Highlights
  • Connect Elgato capture cards and cameras to iPad
  • Customizable video resolution and frame rate
  • Flexible audio input and output control
  • Record footage and take screenshots
  • Store recordings on iPad or external storage
  • Use iPad as a full-screen monitor
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Your Elgato capture card or camera now works with iPad!  Meeting up? Throw your iPad and capture card into your bag. Traveling? Leave your laptop at home. Now you have an ultra-compact yet powerful capture setup that can go anywhere whether you're an aspiring streamer, a content creator, or just want to relive your gaming moments. Connect one of these Elgato devices to your setup and unlock a world of possibilities: - HD60 X: Experience crisp, high-quality game capture with ease. - HD60 S+: Elevate your streaming game with seamless, low-latency recording. - Cam Link 4K: Unleash the potential of 4K video recording. - Facecam and Facecam Pro: Perfect for vlogging – try recording with the integrated iPad microphone or connect an Elgato Wave:3. With Capture, you have complete control over your recording experience: - Custom Video Settings: Choose your preferred video input format, including resolution and frame rate, to ensure your content looks exactly the way you want it. - Audio Management: Choose your preferred audio input from your capture device, or the iPad’s integrated front microphone. Toggle passing the audio to the speakers on and off as needed. An integrated audio meter ensures your audio setup is always on point. - Capture and Store: Record your gaming sessions, take screenshots, and effortlessly store them in your preferred location – Photo Library, Internal Storage, or even External Storage like a USB SSD or SD card. - iPad Monitoring: Utilize your iPad as a dedicated full-screen monitor, so you can game on-the-go. Elevate your content and share your gaming journey with the world like never before. Download Capture today and start capturing your epic moments with your Elgato devices! Compatibility: Works on iPads with native USB-C connector, i.e. iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad (10th generation and later), iPad Air (4th generation and later), and iPad mini (6th generation and later). Does not work on iPads with Lightning connector.

About

EasyC@M

View video and audio from external sources like cameras and game consoles on your iPad. Supports hardware encoding and Picture-in-Picture mode for multitasking. Compatible with specific USB-C capture devices.

Highlights
  • UVC viewer
  • HDMI capture support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Selectable view types
  • Scalable view
  • Second camera input
  • Recording functionality
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** Verified on an iPad with USB-C. It does not work on iPad with lightning model. ** EasyC@M is simple UVC Viewer. Supports hardware encoding HDMI capture. Viewing video and audio on your iPad! Game, PC, Camera etc... ・Support PictureInPicture(only multitasking camera supported model) ・Select View Type ・Scale View ・Second Camera Input support using MultipleWindow or SplitView ・Recording ・confirmation model  io-data GV-US2C/HD  j5create JVA01  ELECOM UCAM-C750FBBK  Avermedia CAP 4K - BU113  SANWA CMS-V67BK Newluck USB3.0 HDMI Capture Attension * Operation is not guaranteed for all UVC compatible models. * When connecting a USB camera, be careful that it fits within the power supply. Please understand in advance that it takes time to make inquiries, fix bugs, etc. for personal development. support email is support(at)gothiccat.info **The game "KADOBAT WARS" displayed in the preview is used with permission from ITTARO,Inc.**

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elgato Capture at Free against EasyC@M's $0.99. Elgato Capture also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (315 vs 3). EasyC@M's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Elgato Capture is free to download; EasyC@M costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elgato Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Capture has 315 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elgato Capture ships an update every 3 months, EasyC@M every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elgato Capture versus EasyC@M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElgato CaptureEasyC@M
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (315 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings315 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorsair Memory, Inc.RYOHEI FUJII

Customer experience

Elgato Capture

All ratings169 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative63.0%

EasyC@M

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Elgato Capture

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • App freezes and is unresponsive during calls
  • No sound from console unless call is ended
  • App stopped working with Neo
  • No signal with new iPad 11th gen
  • App crashes with OSStatus error -12743
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  • Recording at 720p takes longer to crash than 1080p
  • Error 12743 when recording
  • Cannot get app to work with iPad
  • App is unstable
  • Cannot record higher resolution than 1080p
  • Software does not detect HD60 S+
  • Does not work with iPad 10th generation
  • Never got a signal with USB-C adapters
  • Does not work on anything
  • Unreliable and loses work
  • Crashing with OSStatus error
  • Saving to Photos, iCloud Drive, or On My iPad crashes
  • Does not work with Xbox Series S (no HDMI IN)
  • Error when recording more than two seconds
  • No audio on recordings
  • Pass-through audio not working
  • Audio input setting not respected
  • 4K60 S+ not compatible
  • App crashes when microphone is in use on other apps
  • Does not recognize any devices
  • HD60 S is not compatible
  • Not stable as an output audio device
  • Ableton Live 11 Suite crashes when recording
  • Dark mode is broken on iPad Mini 6
  • Frame rate under 20fps with Camlink 4k
  • No audio passthrough
  • Setting to 4K shows blank screen with lower resolution input
  • Input needs to be connected and disconnected multiple times

Requested features

6 requests
  • Scale to fit image option
  • Record microphone and Elgato simultaneously
  • Add Chat Link Pro settings to app
  • Record HDR on iPad
  • Reset recording destination automatically
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  • Audio passthrough to speakers/headphones

EasyC@M

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Elgato Capture

No in-app purchases

None

EasyC@M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elgato Capture free?
Elgato Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyC@M free?
EasyC@M costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elgato Capture or EasyC@M?
Elgato Capture is rated higher. Elgato Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while EasyC@M averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Elgato Capture or EasyC@M have ads?
Neither Elgato Capture nor EasyC@M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elgato Capture or EasyC@M?
Elgato Capture ships an update every 3 months, and EasyC@M every 4 days. Most recently, Elgato Capture was updated on October 30, 2026 and EasyC@M on October 25, 2026.

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