Comparison

Camkite Camera for OBS vs SceneMeld

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

Head to head
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/

About

SceneMeld

Features
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SceneMeld turns iPhone and iPad into a native live-production and recording studio. Combine sources, shape scenes and control output in one workspace. Local editing, recording and manual streaming destinations do not require a SceneMeld account. COMPOSE YOUR PRODUCTION Combine device cameras, local movies and images. Import from Photos or Files. Resize, crop, rotate and reorder layers, or use quick layouts. Create and switch scenes, and keep editing while recording or streaming. iPhone offers a landscape production workspace; iPad provides a spacious studio layout. CONTROL YOUR CAMERA On supported devices and lenses, adjust zoom, exposure, ISO, shutter, focus, white balance, stabilization and torch. Display shutter as speed or angle, and adjust white balance with temperature and tint. Choose Standard, Vivid, Warm, Cool or Monochrome styles and adjust intensity. Camera styles appear in the preview, recordings and streams. Basic camera controls and these five styles do not require Pro. Available controls depend on your device, lens and capture format. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Add image logos, lower thirds, title cards, wall clocks, live-duration timers and countdowns. Football, basketball and badminton scoreboards offer manual scores and match-clock controls, not automatic scoring or official match data. OPTIONAL FACE EFFECTS Pro face effects include blur, pixelation, emoji and original Nova and Aster avatars that follow head movement and expressions. Tracking runs on device and is not facial identification. Effects do not guarantee anonymity. CONTROL VIDEO AND AUDIO Loop movies or play once and hold the final frame. Mix microphone and movie audio, with separate movie volume for live output and local monitoring. Lower or pause the local preview without changing configured program output. Separate layer controls and status panels help you focus. RECORD AND STREAM Record local MP4 video or stream to custom RTMP, RTMPS and WHIP destinations. Optional automatic live bitrate adjusts the encoding target as conditions change; adjustments pause while recording. Optional YouTube and Twitch account workflows help prepare destinations and view Audience Activity. Platform accounts and streaming eligibility are required. Replies and moderation use the platform website. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN The auto-renewing monthly Watermark Removal plan removes SceneMeld branding and does not include face effects. Monthly and annual Pro subscriptions include both branding removal and face effects. Prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Free users can compose scenes, use basic camera controls and the five styles, record and stream with SceneMeld branding. Purchase, restore or manage subscriptions in Settings > Plans. Use the same App Store purchase account on supported iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Watermark Removal requires version 1.4 or later on iPhone/iPad and 1.4.1 or later on Mac. Branding entitlement changes during recording or streaming apply after active outputs finish. MEDIA STAYS UNDER YOUR CONTROL Media is processed locally and streamed directly to your chosen destination. The optional authorization service handles platform authorization and API requests, not live audio/video. Use media you own or have permission to broadcast. Privacy policy: https://live.sjsai.cn/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camkite Camera for OBS4 screens
SceneMeld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Camkite Camera for OBS at 16.0 against SceneMeld's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Camkite Camera for OBS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SceneMeld sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Camkite Camera for OBS versus SceneMeld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamkite Camera for OBSSceneMeld
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAbelardo Ricart世佳 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Camkite Camera for OBS

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

SceneMeld

Subscriptions3
  • SceneMeld Clean Output Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SceneMeld Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SceneMeld Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Camkite Camera for OBS free?
Camkite Camera for OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SceneMeld free?
SceneMeld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camkite Camera for OBS or SceneMeld have ads?
Neither Camkite Camera for OBS nor SceneMeld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camkite Camera for OBS or SceneMeld?
Camkite Camera for OBS ships an update every 3 weeks, and SceneMeld every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camkite Camera for OBS was updated on November 5, 2026 and SceneMeld on November 6, 2026.

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