PipCam vs StreamCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PipCam
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PipCam records your front and back cameras at the same time and saves one combined video: the main scene full screen, with your reaction floating in a picture-in-picture window. REACTIONS AND MOMENTS, BOTH SIDES - Capture your face and the scene in a single take - Great for vlogs, reactions, unboxings, tutorials, travel, concerts, and interviews TRUE WYSIWYG RECORDING - What you see is what you get: PIP position, size, and rounded corners match the saved video - The front camera preview is mirrored, like the built-in Camera app, while saved videos keep the real scene - Drag the PIP window anywhere, tap to cycle its size, swap front/back with one tap - Beamforming microphone follows the main camera BUILT FOR LONG RECORDINGS - Reliable long-session recording with thermal monitoring and automatic safeguards - Your footage is recovered even if the app is interrupted - Storage guard warns you before space runs out QUALITY OPTIONS - 1080p 30fps: free - 4K 30fps and 1080p 60fps: PipCam Pro, a single one-time purchase. No subscription. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE - No account and no sign-up - Videos save straight to your Photos library - Free with ads shown after recording. PipCam Pro removes ads with one purchase. PipCam requires a device that supports simultaneous front and back capture (iPhone XS or later).
StreamCamera
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StreamCamera turns two Apple devices into a camera and a monitor. One device films. The other shows the picture live and can record it at the same time. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Open StreamCamera on both devices, pick the other device in Nearby Devices, and accept the request. ⢠iPhone or iPad to Mac: connect over a USB cable for the steadiest picture, or over Wi-Fi. ⢠iPhone to iPad, or two of either: over Wi-Fi. ⢠The monitor shows the quality actually arriving, so you always know what you are watching. ON THE MONITOR ⢠A live view of the camera's picture, up to 4K30 over a cable. ⢠Record the stream on the monitor as a second copy of the take. ⢠Take a photo of the live picture. ⢠Start and stop the camera's recording from the monitor. CAMERA CONTROLS ⢠Auto mode, or take over with ISO, shutter, white balance and exposure. ⢠Tap to focus, with an exposure slider at the focus point. ⢠White balance presets and per-lens ranges that match your device. ⢠Switch lenses, zoom, and change frame rate and resolution. RECORDING ⢠Record in HEVC, H.264 or ProRes 422 LT, 422 and HQ. ⢠See how much recording time your free space allows. ⢠Name your files with your own prefix and suffix. ⢠Dim the screen while recording to stay cooler and save battery. DUAL CAMERA ⢠Record the front and back cameras at once on supported devices. ⢠Save both in one video, or as a separate file for each camera. ⢠Move the inset picture where you want it. FRAMING TOOLS ⢠A level guide: a horizon line when you shoot straight ahead, and two marks that meet when the device is flat over a table. ⢠A grid, and framing guides for common aspect ratios. ⢠Stereo audio meters while you film. YOUR MEDIA ⢠Everything you record is saved to your photo library. ⢠Browse, play, share and delete your takes inside the app. STREAMCAMERA PRO Pro unlocks longer streaming sessions, Dual Camera, splitting long recordings into clips automatically, and recording both cameras combined or as separate files. Choose the plan that suits you: 1 week, 1 month or 1 year, or buy Lifetime once with no subscription. ⢠Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. ⢠A subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ⢠Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. ⢠Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. ⢠Lifetime is a one-time purchase and never renews. GOOD TO KNOW ⢠Both devices need StreamCamera. For Wi-Fi, put them on the same network; a 5 GHz or Wi-Fi 6 network gives the best results. ⢠While the camera records in HEVC or H.264, the monitor picture switches to a lighter format so it stays smooth. Your recording always keeps the quality you chose. ⢠On Mac, StreamCamera is for monitoring and recording a stream; it does not use the Mac's own camera. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StreamCamera at none against PipCam's shown. PipCam's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PipCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StreamCamera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PipCam | StreamCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hosung Hwang | Ebrahim Rahban |
In-app purchases
PipCam
- PipCam Pro$3.99
StreamCamera
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$99.99









