# iCam Pro vs OBS Camera lossless streaming

The clearest difference is monetization model: OBS Camera lossless streaming at free against iCam Pro's free with in-app purchases. OBS Camera lossless streaming also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 44%). iCam Pro's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCam Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and OBS Camera lossless streaming sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iCam Pro against 4.4 for OBS Camera lossless streaming. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCam Pro has 288 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of iCam Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of OBS Camera lossless streaming's.

iCam Pro ships an update every 3 months, OBS Camera lossless streaming every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCam Pro | OBS Camera lossless streaming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icam-pro-webcam-streaming/id837194033/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obs-camera-lossless-streaming/id1521425797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKJM, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292563691) | [BIT TREAT SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436476730) |

## What reviewers say

### iCam Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icam-pro-webcam-streaming/id837194033)

Remotely monitor live video and audio from multiple webcams on your mobile device. Receive motion and sound alerts, record events, and even talk back to your camera source. Cloud backup is available for recorded events.

**Highlights:** Remote multi-cam monitoring, Live audio and video streaming, Motion and sound detection alerts, Record and playback events, Talk back feature, Cloud event backup, Apple Watch notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCam Pro Service (Subscription) | $0.99 | per month |
| iCam Pro Unlimited Private Proxy Data (Subscription) | $4.99 | per month |
| 5 GB of Cloud Storage | $4.99 | per month |
| 22 GB of Cloud Storage | $19.99 | per month |
| 60 GB of Cloud Storage | $49.99 | per month |
| 25 MB of Private Proxy Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| iCam Pro Service (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable security monitoring
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Useful for checking on pets/home
- 👍 Affordable lifetime subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections/crashes
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for remote access
- 🔒 Difficult to get working outside local network
- 🐛 Poor error handling
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

- PC software crashes frequently
- Unable to connect cameras on same network
- Paid subscription features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Automatic motion/sound detection alerts
- Support for higher video resolutions
- Ability to save recorded video locally
- Web-based viewing option
- Easier multi-camera management


### OBS Camera lossless streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obs-camera-lossless-streaming/id1521425797)

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio on Mac or for Zoom calls. Stream directly from your device, utilizing all available cameras and adding GIF overlays. Keep your phone powered by plugging it in during use.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone as webcam for OBS Studio, Use iPhone as webcam for Zoom, Supports all iPhone cameras, Add GIF overlays, Stream directly from device, Plug-in charging support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filters Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCam Pro free?

iCam Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OBS Camera lossless streaming free?

OBS Camera lossless streaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCam Pro or OBS Camera lossless streaming?

OBS Camera lossless streaming is rated higher. iCam Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while OBS Camera lossless streaming averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do iCam Pro or OBS Camera lossless streaming have ads?

Neither iCam Pro nor OBS Camera lossless streaming shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCam Pro or OBS Camera lossless streaming?

iCam Pro ships an update every 3 months, and OBS Camera lossless streaming every 2 months. Most recently, iCam Pro was updated on September 14, 2026 and OBS Camera lossless streaming on July 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*