Comparison

SplitCam Remote vs OBS Phone Cam

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

Head to head
About

SplitCam Remote

Features
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SplitCam Remote Your stream. Your network. Your control. SplitCam Remote is a companion app for SplitCam on Windows, turning your iPhone into a dedicated control surface for your desktop setup. With SplitCam running on your computer, you can connect over your local Wi-Fi and manage your stream instantly — no cloud services, no accounts, just fast and reliable control. Key Features: - Instant stream control Start and stop streaming without returning to your PC - Seamless scene switching Switch scenes in real time without interruption - Layer control Enable or disable elements inside your scenes on the fly - Audio management Adjust inputs and keep your sound balanced - Responsive performance Direct local connection for smooth, low-latency control Perfect for: - Streamers who move around during broadcasts - Creators managing dynamic, multi-layer scenes - Solo operators without a dedicated control setup Requirements: - SplitCam desktop application installed and running on your Windows PC - iPhone and computer connected to the same Wi-Fi network Stay focused on your content. SplitCam Remote keeps your controls within reach — simple, fast, and always ready when you are.

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OBS Phone Cam

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Your phone already has a far better camera than most webcams. OBS Phone Cam puts it to work in OBS Studio over your own Wi-Fi, with nothing extra to install on your computer. GET GOING IN A MINUTE 1. Put your phone and your computer on the same Wi-Fi. 2. Open OBS Phone Cam, pick a quality, and tap Start. 3. In OBS, add a Browser source and paste the address the app shows you. That is the whole setup. No cable, no dongle, no capture card, no drivers, and no plugin to add to OBS. A PICTURE WORTH SHOWING • Go all the way up to 4K, or choose 1080p at 60 frames a second when you want smooth motion • Your phone's own video chip does the hard work, so the picture stays clean and the phone stays cool • Almost no delay, because the video travels straight to your computer and never goes out to the internet FRAME IT THE WAY YOU LIKE • Pinch and drag on your phone to set up the shot, and your audience sees exactly what you framed • Zoom in close without the picture falling apart • Switch between your phone's lenses while you are live, wide angle included, and nobody watching drops out • Pick a shape that fits your scene: widescreen, square, or upright for vertical video • Flick the flashlight on for a bit more light, and mute the microphone whenever you like BUILT TO STAY UP • Holds the screen awake for as long as you are live, so nothing goes dark mid-stream • Finds its way back on its own if your Wi-Fi hiccups • Keep the app open on screen while you stream. iPhone stops the camera when an app is sent to the background, so switching away pauses your shot. YOUR VIDEO STAYS YOURS No accounts, no ads, and no tracking of any kind. Nothing is recorded and nothing is uploaded. Your picture and sound go straight to your own computer across your own network. On a shared network you can lock the stream with an access code. WORTH KNOWING You need a Wi-Fi network that lets your devices see each other. Guest Wi-Fi in hotels and cafes usually blocks this, so the app cannot work there. OBS and OBS Studio are trademarks of their respective owners. OBS Phone Cam is an independent app, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the OBS Project.

Screenshots

SplitCam Remote4 screens
OBS Phone Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OBS Phone Cam at 13.0 against SplitCam Remote's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SplitCam Remote versus OBS Phone Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitCam RemoteOBS Phone Cam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplitCam LabsShubham Kumar Gupta

In-app purchases

None

SplitCam Remote

No in-app purchases

None

OBS Phone Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitCam Remote free?
SplitCam Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBS Phone Cam free?
OBS Phone Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitCam Remote or OBS Phone Cam have ads?
Neither SplitCam Remote nor OBS Phone Cam shows ads.

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