Comparison

AnyCamera vs Local Camera Viewer

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

Local Camera Viewer

Features
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Local Cam is a simple and powerful local IP camera viewer for RTSP and ONVIF-compatible cameras. Add cameras from popular brands such as TP-Link/Tapo/VIGI, Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Bosch, and other ONVIF cameras. Discover cameras on your local network, save RTSP and ONVIF settings, switch between main stream and sub stream, and view multiple live feeds in a customizable grid. Features: - Add local IP cameras using RTSP and ONVIF - Search for compatible cameras on your local network - Support for popular camera brands and custom stream paths - View main stream or sub stream - PTZ controls for supported ONVIF cameras - Multi-camera stream grid - Fullscreen landscape monitoring view - Designed for local network camera access Local Cam is built for users who want direct local access to their IP cameras without relying on cloud camera features. Camera availability and PTZ support may vary depending on camera model, firmware, RTSP/ONVIF configuration, network access, and login credentials.

Screenshots

AnyCamera4 screens
Local Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Camera Viewer at none against AnyCamera's 1. Local Camera Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement 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. Local Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyCamera ships an update every 2 months, Local Camera Viewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AnyCamera versus Local Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyCameraLocal Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雪芳 钟Geekpoint Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AnyCamera

Subscriptions1
  • AnyCamera Extend Monthly$4.991 Month
None

Local Camera Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyCamera free?
AnyCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Camera Viewer free?
Local Camera Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyCamera or Local Camera Viewer have ads?
AnyCamera shows ads; Local Camera Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, AnyCamera or Local Camera Viewer?
AnyCamera ships an update every 2 months, and Local Camera Viewer every 4 days. Most recently, AnyCamera was updated on November 4, 2026 and Local Camera Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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