PinoCast vs Streamfog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinoCast
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PinoCast Webcam app helps you easily turn your iPhone or iPad into a pro webcam for PC. With PinoCast, you can say goodbye to low-quality video and enjoy a crystal-clear experience—even in low-light conditions. MAIN FEATURES: - Webcam App: Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional webcam. - Easy to Use: Connect via Wi-Fi or USB. - High Quality: Up to 4K video with low latency and high speed. - Switch Freely: Toggle in real time between front and rear cameras, wide-angle and telephoto, and portrait and landscape. - Professional Videos: PinoCast PC software supports 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p, and 480p. - Compatibility: Works with all software that supports webcams. Besides that, our PC client offers elite beauty tools for standout results every time: Natural Face Enhance, Pro Retouching, Unbelievably Real Makeup, and Multiple Filters. Turn your phone into a webcam in minutes with PinoCast Webcam: 1. Get the PinoCast Webcam app. 2. Download and install the client software. 3. Connect iPhone to PC and Mac via Wi-Fi or USB. Terms of Service - https://pinocast.com/terms-of-service Discover PinoCast - https://www.pinocast.com/
Streamfog
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Streamfog turns your iPhone into a powerful AR camera for streaming, gaming, and video calls. Use your phone as a wireless webcam in OBS, Zoom, Discord, and more — no capture card, no expensive gear, no extra hardware. Apply real-time AR effects to your video and send the finished feed straight to your computer. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Use your iPhone as a virtual webcam on your desktop - Transform your look with style filters like anime and cyberpunk - Show up camera-ready with a pro beauty filter - Have fun with face filters and lenses - Offload AR processing to your phone to keep your PC running smooth HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Streamfog on your iPhone 2. Open the Streamfog desktop app on your computer 3. Enter the 4-digit code to pair — that's it No account. No login. No complicated setup. Preview effects right on your phone, or pair with the Streamfog desktop app to unlock the full effects library and route your AR camera into any streaming or video software. Perfect for streamers without a webcam, creators who want AR effects, and anyone who just wants to look great on calls. Download Streamfog and turn your iPhone into your AR camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Streamfog at every 2 weeks against PinoCast's every 4 weeks. PinoCast's advantage is iOS requirement (13.3 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PinoCast ships an update every 4 weeks, Streamfog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinoCast | Streamfog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | AiLive Technology Limited | Streamfog Inc. |
In-app purchases
PinoCast
No in-app purchases
Streamfog
No in-app purchases
