Comparison

TCam Viewer vs USB CAM

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

Head to head
About

TCam Viewer

Easily view, trim, and export Tesla Dashcam and Sentry Mode videos directly on your iPhone. Supports multi-camera layouts and professional overlays with all processing done locally for enhanced privacy. Reconstruct events with smart clip merging and share footage quickly.

Highlights
  • Direct USB drive connection
  • Smart clip merging
  • Multi-view export
  • Timestamp, speed, and GPS overlays
  • Local processing for privacy
  • Simple trimming
Features
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Optimized for iPhone Duo — four-camera view when open, review and edit dashcam video fast. Plug your Tesla dashcam USB drive directly into your iPhone to view, trim, and export Dashcam and Sentry Mode videos in minutes. Supports HW3 4-camera and AI4/HW4 6-camera footage, multi-view layouts, timestamp / speed / GPS overlays, and fully local processing for better privacy. [Plug and Play] • Connect your Tesla dashcam USB drive directly to iPhone • No laptop, file copying, or complicated workflow • Browse, manage, and export footage anywhere [Smart Clip Merging] • Automatically combines fragmented clips into a continuous timeline • Reconstructs complete events faster • Spend less time searching and more time reviewing [Multi-View Export] • Export single-camera footage in high quality • Create quad-view and multi-camera videos in one tap • Support a customizable “1 large + 3 small” layout with flexible camera order • Append selected cameras to play continuously after the main clip • See front, rear, left, and right angles together for full context [Professional Overlays] • Add accurate timestamp overlays • Parse native Tesla SEI telemetry data • Overlay speed, braking, steering, GPS, and more • Make footage easier to review, preserve, and share [Simple Trimming] • Smooth timeline scrubbing for precise selection • Simple workflow: choose a range → export • Turn raw clips into shareable videos quickly [Private by Design] • All processing happens locally on your device • No cloud upload, no remote storage • Your footage stays on your phone [Built for Tesla Owners] • Supports HW3 4-camera and AI4/HW4 6-camera systems • Keeps improving alongside Tesla OTA updates --- [Requirements] • A Lightning-to-USB or USB-C-to-USB adapter is required to connect your Tesla USB drive • B-pillar camera footage is available only on AI4/HW4 vehicles • SEI telemetry requires Tesla software version 2025.44.25 or later [Disclaimer] Tesla® and TeslaCam® are trademarks of Tesla, Inc. This app is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. Support: xudehui_work@163.com - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://githubxdh.github.io/tcam-legal/privacy-policy.html

About

USB CAM

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional industrial inspection terminal when connected to a specific endoscope. It provides real-time HD previews, allows for one-click photo and video recording, and is ideal for on-site field operations in various industrial and maintenance scenarios.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD preview via USB
  • One-click photo and video recording
  • Local storage for captured media
  • Plug-and-play operation
  • Portable on-site inspections
Features
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USB Cam is an official dedicated iOS application developed exclusively for the CEM BS-05 industrial endoscope. Via direct USB connection, it converts your iPhone or iPad into a professional industrial endoscopic inspection terminal with no complicated drivers required, featuring true plug-and-play operation. About CEM BS-05 The BS-05 is a compact industrial endoscope equipped with a high-definition probe ideal for narrow-space inspection and built-in adjustable LED lighting. It is widely used for non-destructive visual inspection of equipment interiors, pipelines, mechanical structures and more. Fully optimized for the BS-05, USB Cam delivers stable real-time images and comprehensive operational control. Core Functions Real-time HD Preview: Low-latency direct USB connection enables high-definition image transmission from the BS-05 probe. One-Click Photo & Video Recording: Instantly capture footage during inspections; all images and videos are saved locally for easy review and report compilation. Portable & Efficient: View visuals directly on mobile devices without extra displays, perfectly suited for on-site field operations. Typical Application Scenarios Industrial Manufacturing: Internal equipment defect detection, assembly verification and non-destructive flaw detection. Auto Maintenance: Inspection of hidden areas including engines, gearboxes and chassis pipelines. Pipeline & Construction: Endoscopic inspection of sewers, wall gaps and HVAC pipelines. Security & Operation Maintenance: Visual inspection in confined spaces, cabinet interiors and circuit line troubleshooting.

Screenshots

TCam Viewer4 screens
USB CAM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TCam Viewer at 4.0 against USB CAM's 1.0. USB CAM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. TCam Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. USB CAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TCam Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TCam Viewer versus USB CAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCam ViewerUSB CAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDehui XuShenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TCam Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
None

USB CAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCam Viewer free?
TCam Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is USB CAM free?
USB CAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TCam Viewer or USB CAM?
TCam Viewer is rated higher. TCam Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while USB CAM averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TCam Viewer or USB CAM have ads?
Neither TCam Viewer nor USB CAM shows ads.

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