PearCam vs AirLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PearCam
Stream live video from your device's camera to other Apple devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Easily pair devices, select camera settings, and view up to six camera feeds simultaneously.
- Stream camera video over Wi-Fi
- Pair devices with shared password
- Toggle front/back cameras
- Select resolution and frame rate
- Pinch to zoom
- Connect to up to 6 camera devices
- Focused view on remote camera
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Stream video from your iPhone or iPad’s camera to another paired iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Vision Pro on the same local Wi-Fi network. Setup 1. Pair your iPhone or iPad with another PearCam device by using the same shared password on both devices. 2. Select the Camera tab on one device, and the Viewer tab on the other. 3. Make sure that both devices are connected to the same local WiFi network. Camera Features - Toggle between the front and back cameras. - Select a resolution, frame rate, and camera lens. - Pinch to zoom. - Toggle the camera flash. Viewer Features - Connect to up to six (6) Camera devices. - Tap on a remote Camera device for a focused view. Tips - If your Viewer device is not connecting to your Camera device, make sure that they are near each other and/or on the same local WiFi network. - If the Viewer video is stuttering / dropping frames, try reducing the number of connected Cameras, their resolution and/or frame rate, or try to reduce any other traffic congestion on your local Wi-Fi network.
AirLens
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AirLens – Turn Your iPhone into a Wireless Camera Stream live video from your iPhone or iPad to another iOS device or a web browser on the same local network. AirLens makes it easy to set up a live camera view without cables, extra hardware, or an account. KEY FEATURES • Live Video and Optional Audio Share your camera feed with WebRTC streaming. Turn the microphone on when you need sound, or keep it off for video-only viewing. • Watch on Another Device or in a Browser Open AirLens on a second iPhone or iPad to discover available streams, or enter the camera’s displayed URL in a browser on the same network. • Adjustable Video Quality Choose between 480p, 720p, and 1080p to suit your needs and network conditions. • Simple Camera Controls Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, and use the torch when you need more light on supported devices. • Flexible Camera Placement Position your iPhone or iPad for the view you need, with no cables connecting it to the viewing device. • No Account Required Start streaming without signing up. Video and audio are transmitted live and are not recorded or stored by AirLens. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi network. 2. Open AirLens on the camera device and tap Streaming. 3. On the viewing device, tap Viewing in AirLens or open the displayed URL in a browser. PLEASE NOTE Keep AirLens open in the foreground on the camera device while streaming. Camera access is required; microphone access is optional. Allow local network access for device discovery and connection. For app-to-app viewing, use the latest version of AirLens on both devices. Video quality and performance depend on your devices and network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AirLens at fortnightly against PearCam's every 12 months. PearCam's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PearCam ships an update every 12 months, AirLens fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PearCam | AirLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Zonie, LLC | Franco Sponga |
In-app purchases
PearCam
No in-app purchases
AirLens
No in-app purchases








