OBS vs TapRecord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TapRecord
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TapRecord makes it quick to capture a thought, conversation, meeting, or lecture. Tap once to begin recording, and recording continues even while the screen is locked. RECORD WITH CONFIDENCE • Start and stop with one large control • See the live recording duration and audio level • Keep recording during screen lock FIND AND REVIEW • Browse and search saved recordings • Rename, play, seek, share, or delete each recording • Jump backward or forward by 15 seconds TRANSCRIBE ON YOUR DEVICE • Turn a saved recording into editable text with Apple's Speech framework • Choose the device language, Japanese, or English (U.S.) • Copy or share the transcript when you decide Recordings and transcripts stay in TapRecord's local app storage. TapRecord does not upload them to a TapRecord server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OBS at none against TapRecord's shown. OBS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. OBS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TapRecord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | OBS | TapRecord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (435 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 435 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DREAMEE STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED | Tomokazu Shinozaki |
In-app purchases
OBS
- Weekly camera access$4.997 Days
- Monthly camera access$9.991 Month
- Yearly camera access$14.991 Year
- Lifetime camera access$17.99
TapRecord
- Remove Ads$2.00









