Comparison

OpenwebcamDB vs Webcam List

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

Head to head
About

OpenwebcamDB

Features
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Watch the world live. OpenwebcamDB puts thousands of live webcams on a globe lit by the real sun, so you can see where it's day, where it's night, and where the sun is rising right now. THE PLANET RIGHT NOW • A live globe with real day and night, and webcams glowing where they are • Follow sunrise and sunset around the world as they happen • See what's trending, and what other people are watching this minute GO ANYWHERE • Beaches, mountains and ski resorts, city skylines, harbors, wildlife and more • Browse by country or kind of view, or search for a place • Find webcams near you on the map, and more webcams near the one you're watching • See the local time at each webcam, and when the sun rises or sets there next MADE FOR WATCHING • Live streams and snapshot cameras; turn your phone to watch full screen • Home Screen widgets: a new random view every hour, trending and popular webcams • Light and dark mode, on iPhone and iPad OPENWEBCAMDB PREMIUM • Random: drop into a live view anywhere on Earth • Save as many favorite webcams as you like • No ads Pay once for Lifetime, or choose a monthly plan you can cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Webcam List

Features
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Locate URLs from webcams and save them within the application. How to obtain webcam addresses: 1. Conduct a search for free webcams on the internet. 2. Companies that offer webcams include hotels, ski lifts, and airports, among others. 3. You may have a specific webcam in mind. 4. Use URL Collection of the App. Store this address within the application, and you will have all your photographs collected and ready for viewing or review. Access the latest content or resize Your webcams through an in-app purchase. The application does not store user data. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OpenwebcamDB4 screens
Webcam List2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Webcam List at none against OpenwebcamDB's shown. Webcam List also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. OpenwebcamDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Webcam List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenwebcamDB ships an update every 12 months, Webcam List fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OpenwebcamDB versus Webcam List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenwebcamDBWebcam List
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTitans of IndustryUlrich Pade

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenwebcamDB

Subscriptions1
  • Premium monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
3 purchases

Webcam List

Subscriptions2
  • Premium14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium per year14 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium features$2.99

Questions

Is OpenwebcamDB free?
OpenwebcamDB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Webcam List free?
Webcam List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenwebcamDB or Webcam List have ads?
OpenwebcamDB shows ads; Webcam List does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenwebcamDB or Webcam List?
OpenwebcamDB ships an update every 12 months, and Webcam List fortnightly. Most recently, OpenwebcamDB was updated on November 3, 2026 and Webcam List on November 6, 2026.

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