Comparison

UTM Remote Virtual Machines vs OBS

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

Head to head
About

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

Highlights
  • Stream virtual machines remotely
  • Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more
  • Control VMs from iOS device
  • Requires UTM for Mac
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

About

OBS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio. Connects instantly over your local network with no drivers or complex setup needed. Ideal for streamers, professionals, and presenters seeking stable video.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as webcam for OBS
  • High quality, low latency video
  • Instant one-tap connection
  • Simple OBS integration
  • Works on macOS and Windows
  • No login or ads
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a camera for OBS. Camera Studio is built for live streams, recordings, classes, and presentations when you want a stable camera source from the device you already have. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start a live camera with one tap • Switch front and rear cameras • Adjust focus, exposure, zoom, and torch • Capture microphone audio and mute when needed • Use a grid overlay to frame your shot • Follow the built-in USB setup guide for macOS, Windows, and Linux An In-App Purchase is required before you can use the app. After purchase, connect a USB cable, tap Start Camera, and add your device in OBS as a Video Capture Device. No account and no extra computer driver required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Camera Studio, complete Get Started, and unlock the app with an In-App Purchase or Restore Purchases. 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a genuine Lightning or USB-C cable. 3. Tap Start Camera. Allow Camera and Microphone access when asked. 4. In OBS Studio, add a Video Capture Device source and select your device. Video and audio stay on your device and the computer you connect. This app does not upload your camera feed to a developer server. WHO IT IS FOR Creators, presenters, teachers, and anyone who uses OBS Studio to stream or record and wants a simple wired camera from iPhone or iPad. OBS Studio is independent software from the OBS Project. Camera Studio is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OBS Project. IN-APP PURCHASES An In-App Purchase is required to use Camera Studio. The camera, USB source, and in-app controls are available only after you unlock Pro. Unlock options: • Auto-renewable weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription • One-time lifetime purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Refunds for App Store purchases are handled by Apple. PRIVACY POLICY https://sites.google.com/view/cam-obs-privacy TERMS OF USE https://sites.google.com/view/cam-obs-terms STANDARD EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Camera Studio and use your iPhone or iPad as a wired camera for OBS.

Screenshots

UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens
OBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OBS at 4.4 against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 3.6. OBS also leads on ratings volume (435 vs 48). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (39% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. OBS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBS has 435 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's written reviews are positive against 11% of OBS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UTM Remote Virtual Machines ships an update every 4 months, OBS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UTM Remote Virtual Machines versus OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTM Remote Virtual MachinesOBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (48 ratings)4.4 (435 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews — better10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings48435 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuring Software, LLCDREAMEE STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings46 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative50.0%

OBS

All ratings435 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.3%

In-app purchases

None

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

OBS

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly camera access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly camera access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly camera access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime camera access$17.99

Questions

Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBS free?
OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UTM Remote Virtual Machines or OBS?
OBS is rated higher. UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while OBS averages 4.4 from 435 ratings.
Do UTM Remote Virtual Machines or OBS have ads?
Neither UTM Remote Virtual Machines nor OBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UTM Remote Virtual Machines or OBS?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines ships an update every 4 months, and OBS every 7 months. Most recently, UTM Remote Virtual Machines was updated on August 29, 2026 and OBS on September 23, 2026.

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