Comparison

HollyCam vs pocketScreen

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

Head to head
About

HollyCam

This application allows users to control and adjust parameters for specific camera devices. It also facilitates screen control and firmware upgrades for compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Parameter adjustment for cameras
  • Screen control for devices
  • Device firmware upgrades
  • Supports VenusLiv V2 cameras
Features
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We are excited to announce the launch of our new app! This app(Formerly VenusCam)supports the following functions for the "VenusLiv V2" camera devices from Shenzhen Hollyland Technology Co.,Ltd.: 1. Parameter adjustment 2. Screen control 3. Device firmware upgrades We hope you enjoy using this app!

About

pocketScreen

Features
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SCREEN STREAMING WITH APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE AND LOCAL RECORDING pocketScreen is a free streaming app for iPhone that lets you broadcast your screen directly via SRT, RTMP or RTMPS — no capture card or extra computer required. Share apps during an IRL stream, stream mobile games, or broadcast tutorials and presentations straight from your phone. Your screen. Your stream. In your pocket. SRT, RTMP & RTMPS Stream to supported platforms, your own servers, relays or custom streaming setups. SRT is designed for reliable, low-latency streaming, while RTMP and RTMPS are widely supported by streaming platforms and servers. Simply enter your destination URL and stream key in pocketScreen. The app focuses on one destination per stream, keeping setup simple and fast. 720P OR 1080P SCREEN STREAMING Stream your screen using H.264 hardware encoding at 30 FPS. Choose between 720p and 1080p and adjust the video bitrate to match your connection. Portrait and landscape orientation are handled automatically. APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE OR BOTH Choose exactly what your viewers hear: app audio, your microphone, a mix of both, or no audio at all. Audio is streamed using AAC. LOCAL MP4 RECORDING Optionally save a local MP4 copy of your stream directly on your iPhone while broadcasting. Perfect for reviewing, archiving or reusing your content later — without running a separate recording app. START STREAMING THROUGH IOS pocketScreen uses the built-in iOS screen broadcasting feature. Set up your streaming destination in the app, then start the broadcast through the iOS system interface. Your screen and audio are only accessed after you explicitly start screen sharing. LIVE STREAM DIAGNOSTICS Keep track of important stream information in real time, including video FPS, send queue status and dropped frames. MADE FOR IRL STREAMS, MOBILE GAMES AND MORE Share maps, apps and other on-screen content with your viewers while you're on the go. Stream mobile games, demo apps, create live tutorials or broadcast presentations directly from your iPhone. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account is required to use pocketScreen. Your streaming destination and settings are stored locally on your device. Your screen and microphone are only accessed after you start broadcasting through iOS. Diagnostic logs are uploaded only when you choose to send them. FEEDBACK & FEATURE REQUESTS Have feedback or an idea for a new feature? Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/WwRCPCTez9

Screenshots

HollyCam4 screens
pocketScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: pocketScreen at weekly against HollyCam's every 6 weeks. HollyCam's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HollyCam ships an update every 6 weeks, pocketScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HollyCam versus pocketScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHollyCampocketScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳市昊一源科技有限公司Sven Schroder

In-app purchases

None

HollyCam

No in-app purchases

None

pocketScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HollyCam free?
HollyCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pocketScreen free?
pocketScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HollyCam or pocketScreen have ads?
Neither HollyCam nor pocketScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HollyCam or pocketScreen?
HollyCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and pocketScreen weekly. Most recently, HollyCam was updated on October 13, 2026 and pocketScreen on October 10, 2026.

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