PearCam vs Photic
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.
Photic
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Life is a journey. Keep the ticket. Photic is a minimalist camera app that instantly turns your everyday snaps into aesthetic, typography-driven memory tickets. No complex editing, no sliders, no friction. Just snap a photo, and let Photic do the rest. ZERO EFFORT DESIGN Photic automatically captures your exact location, date, and time, wrapping your photo in a stunning, physical-looking ticket design with signature perforated edges. It’s your daily digital journal, redefined. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Keep all your aesthetic memories beautifully organized in one sleek digital space. PHOTIC PRO: FIND YOUR VIBE The magic doesn't stop at the Classic Ticket. Upgrade to Photic Pro to unlock: • Unlimited ticket creations. • Exclusive City-Based Atmospheres: Perfectly match the mood of your photo with location-inspired aesthetics (e.g., Tokyo neon, Paris monochrome, Istanbul warmth). • Premium filters applied with a single tap. Preserve your story. Ticket your life with Photic. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PearCam at none against Photic's 3. PearCam also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Photic's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months 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
Both are free to download. Photic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PearCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
PearCam ships an update every 12 months, Photic every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PearCam | Photic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Zonie, LLC | Berkay Egeli |
In-app purchases
PearCam
No in-app purchases
Photic
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$12.991 Year
- Photic Pro Lifetime$24.99
