Comparison

AnyCamera vs OBS

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

Head to head
About

AnyCamera

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality webcam for OBS or stream directly from your device. Supports 4K resolution, ultra-low latency USB connections, and RTMP/RTMPS streaming for flexible live broadcasting.

Highlights
  • High-quality video up to 4K
  • Ultra-low latency USB connection
  • Direct RTMP/RTMPS streaming
  • Seamless landscape and portrait mode switching
  • Mobile live broadcasting
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Feature Highlights: • High Quality Video The iPhone’s camera outperforms many expensive PC cameras on the market, delivering exceptional quality. You can use your mobile phone to produce high-quality live video broadcasts or recording sessions, including support for stunning 4K resolution. • USB Connection Stream with ultra-low latency and stable video quality using a direct USB connection. This method offers the best stability and the lowest delay, ensuring smooth and reliable performance for live broadcasts and recording sessions. To use this feature, please update the obs-anycamera plugin to version 1.2.0 or above. • RTMP Streamer When your computer is not at hand or you want to live broadcast outdoors, you can use AnyCamera to live broadcast directly from your iPhone anytime, anywhere, supporting RTMP / RTMPS. • Landscape & Portrait Modes Switching between landscape and portrait modes, simply rotate the orientation of your iPhone. All three streaming methods support seamless switching orientations without interrupting the streaming. * Terms & Conditions/EULA: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/f4ec7419-a8fa-48a1-864c-15cd72415404 * Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/018cedb2-c3b2-47c6-b6ab-c72b5d412385 * Technical Support You can get user help and technical support on our official website. https://www.anycamera.io E-mail: appdev@anycamera.io

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

AnyCamera4 screens
OBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

AnyCamera and OBS both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of AnyCamera's written reviews are positive against 11% of OBS's. AnyCamera also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). OBS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (435 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AnyCamera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and OBS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for AnyCamera against 4.4 for OBS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBS has 435 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of AnyCamera's written reviews are positive against 11% of OBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyCamera ships an update every 2 months, OBS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AnyCamera versus OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyCameraOBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.4 (435 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3435 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雪芳 钟DREAMEE STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

AnyCamera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OBS

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AnyCamera

Subscriptions1
  • AnyCamera Extend Monthly$4.991 Month
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 AnyCamera free?
AnyCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBS free?
OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AnyCamera or OBS?
OBS is rated higher. AnyCamera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OBS averages 4.4 from 435 ratings.
Do AnyCamera or OBS have ads?
AnyCamera shows ads; OBS does not.
Which is updated more often, AnyCamera or OBS?
AnyCamera ships an update every 2 months, and OBS every 7 months. Most recently, AnyCamera was updated on September 8, 2026 and OBS on September 23, 2026.

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