# Webcams vs OpenwebcamDB

The clearest difference is ads: Webcams at none against OpenwebcamDB's shown. Webcams also leads on chart position (#195 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and OpenwebcamDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Webcams | OpenwebcamDB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams-earthcam/id853926670/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EarthCam, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301099122) | [Titans of Industry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776126736) |

## What reviewers say

### Webcams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams-earthcam/id853926670)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Explore the world through live HD video streams and high-resolution snapshots from a global network of cameras. Discover scenic destinations and landmarks, create personalized watchlists, and browse curated image archives. Enjoy virtual travel from your device.

**Highlights:** Live HD streaming video, Megapixel snapshot cameras, Global network of destinations, Personalized watchlist creation, Image archive exploration, Scenic and landmark views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Webcam Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy All Webcam Packages | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to see the world
- 🌎 Interesting window to the world
- 🎉 Fabulous app!
- 🌅 Breathtaking views
- 🐦 Enjoy watching animals and nature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Many cameras not functioning
- 🔍 Limited camera selection, mostly focused on US
- 💰 Paid subscription required to access full features
- 🔍 Difficult to find and organize favorite cameras
- 🔇 Lack of sound on some cameras

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras frequently go offline or show archived footage
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Issues with restoring purchases on new devices

**Requested features**

- More international cameras, especially in Europe, Australia, and other regions
- Ability to rearrange and organize favorite cameras
- Add more camera locations, especially iconic landmarks and tourist destinations
- Improve camera quality and reliability
- Add sound to more cameras


### OpenwebcamDB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwebcamdb/id6754088601)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Webcams free?

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

### Is OpenwebcamDB free?

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

### Do Webcams or OpenwebcamDB have ads?

OpenwebcamDB shows ads; Webcams does not.

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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.*