Comparison

OBS 4K vs Camkite Camera for OBS

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

Head to head
About

OBS 4K

Transform your iPhone into a professional 4K webcam for your Mac. Stream in high resolution with ultra-low latency and advanced controls. Ideal for video conferencing, live streaming, and content creation.

Highlights
  • 4K, 1080p, 720p streaming
  • Ultra-low latency
  • H.265 hardware encoding
  • Multiple lens support
  • Full zoom and exposure control
  • Custom stream profiles
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional 4K camera for your Mac. OBS 4K streams your iPhone camera in stunning 4K resolution over USB or WiFi, with ultra-low latency H.265 hardware encoding. KEY FEATURES: • 4K, 1080p, and 720p streaming over USB or WiFi • H.265 hardware encoding for crystal-clear quality at minimal bandwidth • Ultra-low latency — see your camera feed in real time • Multiple lens support — switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto • Screen curtain mode to save battery while streaming PRO FEATURES: • 60 fps smooth capture for professional-quality video • Full zoom and exposure control with real-time adjustments • Focus and exposure lock for consistent shots • Custom stream profiles for quick setup • Advanced ISO, white balance, and torch controls PERFECT FOR: • Video conferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) • Live streaming (OBS Studio, Streamlabs) • Content creation and YouTube recording • FaceTime calls in stunning quality • Professional video production OBS 4K creates a virtual camera on your Mac, so any app that uses a webcam can use your iPhone’s powerful camera system. Connect via USB for the best quality, or go wireless with WiFi. Download now and transform your iPhone into the ultimate webcam. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

About

Camkite Camera for OBS

Transform your phone into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio or stream directly from your device. Offers seamless integration with OBS and robust direct streaming capabilities for live creators.

Highlights
  • Phone camera as OBS source
  • Direct RTMP streaming
  • Saved stream profiles
  • QR code profile import
  • Camera controls
  • Video quality controls
  • Optional chat overlay
Features
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Camkite Camera for OBS helps creators use their phone as a clean live camera for OBS Studio, or stream directly from the phone when a mobile setup makes more sense. Use OBS Camera mode with the Camkite OBS plugin to bring your phone into a scene without complicated setup. Pair automatically on your local network, control camera options from OBS, and keep your phone preview simple while OBS handles the show. Use Direct Stream mode when you want to go live from your phone without OBS. Save stream profiles, import stream settings from QR codes, and stream to RTMP destinations with camera, microphone, quality, and chat overlay controls available in one place. Features: • Phone camera source for OBS Studio (OMT over the network) • Direct RTMP streaming from the phone • Saved stream profiles • QR code profile import • Front and rear camera controls • Rear lens selection when supported • Camera stabilization when supported • Split camera layouts when supported • HDR camera mode when supported • Optional phone-side chat overlay for supported stream profiles • Video quality controls with adaptive bitrate behavior • Microphone mute and audio level display • Simple creator-focused settings Camkite is built for live creators who want fewer setup steps and a more polished phone camera workflow. Some features require a Camkite Pro subscription, including higher video resolutions, HDR, and watermark removal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OBS 4K4 screens
Camkite Camera for OBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camkite Camera for OBS at 5.0 against OBS 4K's 4.7. OBS 4K's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. OBS 4K sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Camkite Camera for OBS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camkite Camera for OBS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBS 4K has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBS 4K ships an update weekly, Camkite Camera for OBS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OBS 4K versus Camkite Camera for OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBS 4KCamkite Camera for OBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHuseyin BaganaAbelardo Ricart

Customer experience

OBS 4K

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Camkite Camera for OBS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OBS 4K

Subscriptions2
  • OBS 4K Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • OBS 4K Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBS 4K Pro Lifetime$103.99
2 purchases

Camkite Camera for OBS

Subscriptions2
  • Camkite Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Camkite Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is OBS 4K free?
OBS 4K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camkite Camera for OBS free?
Camkite Camera for OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBS 4K or Camkite Camera for OBS?
Camkite Camera for OBS is rated higher. OBS 4K averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Camkite Camera for OBS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OBS 4K or Camkite Camera for OBS have ads?
Neither OBS 4K nor Camkite Camera for OBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBS 4K or Camkite Camera for OBS?
OBS 4K ships an update weekly, and Camkite Camera for OBS every 3 weeks. Most recently, OBS 4K was updated on October 31, 2026 and Camkite Camera for OBS on October 17, 2026.

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