Comparison

Flamingo Focus vs OBS

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

Head to head
About

Flamingo Focus

Features
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FlamingoFocus is a focus timer that blends minimalist aesthetics with powerful productivity tools. Key Features: - Immersive Timer: Energy charging animations and breathing effects help you enter a flow state quickly. - Haptic Feedback: Finely tuned slider interactions with satisfying haptic ticks and magnetic snapping. - White Noise: Built-in high-quality sounds like Rain and Forest. FlamingoFocus Premium unlocks additional soundscapes. - Focus Statistics: Visualize your effort with session history and advanced focus statistics. - Live Activities: Keep your timer visible at a glance on supported devices. FlamingoFocus Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Premium Weekly renews every week. Premium Yearly renews every year. Prices are shown in the purchase screen before confirmation and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://xy.52xn.com/typewords/flamingofocus_terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://xy.52xn.com/

About

OBS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio. Connects instantly over your local network with no drivers or complex setup needed. Ideal for streamers, professionals, and presenters seeking stable video.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as webcam for OBS
  • High quality, low latency video
  • Instant one-tap connection
  • Simple OBS integration
  • Works on macOS and Windows
  • No login or ads
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a camera for OBS. Camera Studio is built for live streams, recordings, classes, and presentations when you want a stable camera source from the device you already have. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start a live camera with one tap • Switch front and rear cameras • Adjust focus, exposure, zoom, and torch • Capture microphone audio and mute when needed • Use a grid overlay to frame your shot • Follow the built-in USB setup guide for macOS, Windows, and Linux An In-App Purchase is required before you can use the app. After purchase, connect a USB cable, tap Start Camera, and add your device in OBS as a Video Capture Device. No account and no extra computer driver required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Camera Studio, complete Get Started, and unlock the app with an In-App Purchase or Restore Purchases. 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a genuine Lightning or USB-C cable. 3. Tap Start Camera. Allow Camera and Microphone access when asked. 4. In OBS Studio, add a Video Capture Device source and select your device. Video and audio stay on your device and the computer you connect. This app does not upload your camera feed to a developer server. WHO IT IS FOR Creators, presenters, teachers, and anyone who uses OBS Studio to stream or record and wants a simple wired camera from iPhone or iPad. OBS Studio is independent software from the OBS Project. Camera Studio is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OBS Project. IN-APP PURCHASES An In-App Purchase is required to use Camera Studio. The camera, USB source, and in-app controls are available only after you unlock Pro. Unlock options: • Auto-renewable weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription • One-time lifetime purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Refunds for App Store purchases are handled by Apple. PRIVACY POLICY https://sites.google.com/view/cam-obs-privacy TERMS OF USE https://sites.google.com/view/cam-obs-terms STANDARD EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Camera Studio and use your iPhone or iPad as a wired camera for OBS.

Screenshots

Flamingo Focus4 screens
OBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flamingo Focus at every 6 weeks against OBS's every 7 months. OBS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Flamingo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and OBS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flamingo Focus ships an update every 6 weeks, OBS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flamingo Focus versus OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlamingo FocusOBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (435 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—435 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperlecooDREAMEE STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flamingo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Get Premium Access$2.997 Days
  • Get Premium Access$9.991 Year
4 purchases

OBS

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly camera access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly camera access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly camera access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime camera access$17.99

Questions

Is Flamingo Focus free?
Flamingo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBS free?
OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flamingo Focus or OBS have ads?
Neither Flamingo Focus nor OBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flamingo Focus or OBS?
Flamingo Focus ships an update every 6 weeks, and OBS every 7 months. Most recently, Flamingo Focus was updated on September 17, 2026 and OBS on October 14, 2026.

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