# MATRIX CONTROL vs USB Camera

The clearest difference is rating: MATRIX CONTROL at 5.0 against USB Camera's 2.7. MATRIX CONTROL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). USB Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MATRIX CONTROL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MATRIX CONTROL ships an update every 9 months, USB Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MATRIX CONTROL | USB Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-control/id904487754/reviews)** | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera/id6449986555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAO CHUN KUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790988361) | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) |

## What reviewers say

### MATRIX CONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-control/id904487754)

Effortlessly control multiple HDMI sources up to 100 meters away with advanced HDBaseT technology. Manage devices via Ethernet, app, IR remote, RS-232, or the front panel.

**Highlights:** HDBaseT technology, 100 Meter extension, 4K resolution support, Multiple control methods (Ethernet, App, IR, RS-232), Matrix switching for multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USB Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-camera/id6449986555)

Connect USB webcams or capture cards to your iOS device to record video, capture snapshots, or stream live. It can also function as a wireless IP camera for security monitoring with browser access and bi-directional audio. Supports multi-camera setups and loop recording.

**Highlights:** Connect USB webcams and capture cards, Record video and capture snapshots, Wireless IP camera functionality, Live streaming via RTMP/SRT, Multi-camera support with PIP, Loop recording with auto-segmentation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MATRIX CONTROL free?

MATRIX CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USB Camera free?

USB Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MATRIX CONTROL or USB Camera?

MATRIX CONTROL is rated higher. MATRIX CONTROL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while USB Camera averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do MATRIX CONTROL or USB Camera have ads?

USB Camera shows ads; MATRIX CONTROL does not.

### Which is updated more often, MATRIX CONTROL or USB Camera?

MATRIX CONTROL ships an update every 9 months, and USB Camera fortnightly. Most recently, MATRIX CONTROL was updated on June 25, 2026 and USB Camera on September 25, 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.*