Comparison

PearCam vs MirrorLive

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

MirrorLive

Features
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MirrorLive turns your iPhone into a local network (LAN) camera you can monitor, stream, or use as a webcam—without the cloud. IP camera / webcam over Wi-Fi • Stream on your local network and watch from any browser. • Great for: desk webcam, workshop monitoring, a second camera angle, local baby monitor. • Quick start and low latency. • Multi-client viewing and advanced options (plan-based). Easy to share Send a local link (URL) to any device on the same network: iPad, Mac, PC, TV, etc. Privacy-first Everything stays on your local network. No account. No uploads. Note: quality and latency depend on your Wi-Fi and device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PearCam4 screens
MirrorLive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PearCam at none against MirrorLive's 4. PearCam also leads on device support (5 vs 2). MirrorLive's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. MirrorLive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. PearCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PearCam ships an update every 12 months, MirrorLive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PearCam versus MirrorLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearCamMirrorLive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Zonie, LLCThomas PIQUEPAILLE

In-app purchases

None

PearCam

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MirrorLive

Subscriptions4
  • MirrorLive Creator$8.991 Month
  • MirrorLive Pro$17.991 Month
  • MirrorLive Creator$89.991 Year
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  • MirrorLive Pro$179.991 Year

Questions

Is PearCam free?
PearCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirrorLive free?
MirrorLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PearCam or MirrorLive have ads?
Neither PearCam nor MirrorLive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PearCam or MirrorLive?
PearCam ships an update every 12 months, and MirrorLive every 4 days. Most recently, PearCam was updated on September 17, 2026 and MirrorLive on September 7, 2026.

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