Comparison

Shoot Pro Camera Source vs Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac

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

Head to head
About

Shoot Pro Camera Source

Transform your iOS device into a professional webcam or streaming camera. Easily connect to your computer and gain full manual camera control. Enhance your presentations or streams with on-screen drawing and text annotation tools.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus, White Balance)
  • Telestrator for drawing and adding text on video
  • USB, HDMI, and AirPlay connectivity
  • Remote camera control via web browser
  • Virtual Green Screen and Portrait Effect
  • Apple Watch app for remote control
Features
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Your iPhone's camera is better than any webcam you can buy. Shoot puts it to work. Use Shoot as a camera source for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, Ecamm Live — any app that accepts a camera input. Connect over USB, HDMI, AirPlay or NDI and get full manual control over the picture. Used thousands of times every month by streamers, educators, coaches, podcasters, and presenters — from gaming streams to church services, classroom teaching to live DJ sets. Shoot gives you a rock-solid connection to your iOS device’s camera for meetings and live streams. It's easy to connect and you get full manual camera controls when you need them. With Shoot's built-in drawing tools you can draw on top of your video feed. TWEETS AND REVIEWS Streamers with huge followings love this app. "@michaelforrest thank you for your camera app, it’s amazing." — Alexandra Botez (@alexandravbotez) August 3, 2021 There are lots of great reviews too. “The best app to turn your iPhone into a webcam by far!” - Talks Of Our Time Podcast “Fantastische Software!” - Zahn–Rat “Essential app for educators [...] Developer is super responsive and friendly!” - 0301chris See the website at shoot.clean.camera for more tweets and reviews. FEATURES • Gestures allow focus locking, zooming • Overlays disappear • Full manual control of ISO, Shutter Speed, EV± Exposure Bias, Manual Focus, White Balance Lock and Color Temperature • Guides to help you get set up on Mac and PC • Supports older devices - iOS 12 and newer • Battery-saving mode preserves resources • 60fps, vertical video - whatever you need is probably in Settings • Disable image stabilisation if your kick drum is causing the camera to judder • Apple Watch App for switching cameras, controlling zoom, exposure, focus and white balance so you can adjust the picture from where you’re sitting or standing • Virtual Green Screen [Experimental] • Portrait Effect [Experimental] TELEPROMPTER • Record scripted videos using Beat Sheet for Mac with Shoot's teleprompter feature TELESTRATOR [Pro Plan] • Draw over footage with Shoot's virtual whiteboard. • Pause live video to draw on top of it. • Draw an underline and speak to add text. REMOTE CONTROL VIA ANY BROWSER [Pro Plan] • Control your camera's settings in real time from any web browser GRIDS [Pro Plan] A grid overlay is a simple but effective way to make your footage look more professional. MICROPHONE [Pro Plan] Send phone audio audio over HDMI.

About

Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality wireless webcam for your PC or Mac. Easily connect using your WiFi network and enhance your video calls and streaming with your phone's superior camera.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone as wireless webcam
  • High-quality image
  • Works with PC and Mac
  • Easy setup
  • Compatible with video applications
Features
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Use your iPhone's camera as a wireless webcam in personal computer. Install needed drivers and enjoy iPhone's sharp image with your favourite PC and Mac video applications. Installing Iriun Webcam drivers for your computer: 1. Please make sure to download the needed PC/Mac software from https://iriun.com 2. Run the installer and follow instructions on the screen. Using Iriun Webcam: 1. Launch Iriun Webcam app on your iPhone 2. Start Iriun Webcam Server on your PC/Mac 3. The phone is connected automatically to your computer using wireless WiFi network and the camera is ready to use. 4. Configure PC/Mac applications to use Iriun Webcam as a video source

Screenshots

Shoot Pro Camera Source4 screens
Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shoot Pro Camera Source at 4.7 against Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac's 3.2. Shoot Pro Camera Source also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 45%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Shoot Pro Camera Source sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shoot Pro Camera Source holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 377 and 342 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Shoot Pro Camera Source's written reviews are positive against 45% of Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoot Pro Camera Source ships an update every 6 weeks, Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shoot Pro Camera Source versus Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoot Pro Camera SourceIriun Webcam for PC and Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (377 ratings) — better3.2 (342 ratings)
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews — better44.9% of reviews
Number of ratings377 — better342
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood To HearIriun Oy

Customer experience

Shoot Pro Camera Source

All ratings377 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative37.3%

Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac

All ratings342 ratings
Positive49.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative39.2%
Written reviews624 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative39.7%

User reviews

Shoot Pro Camera Source

From 377 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 🎥 Clean HDMI output with no UI overlays
  • 📱 Works as wireless 4K webcam solution
  • 🔧 Full manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus lock)
  • 💬 Responsive and dedicated developer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes on various iPhone models
  • 📵 Autofocus issues on iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 🔌 Limited PC/Windows compatibility
  • 💸 Subscription model for previously paid features
  • 🎬 Aspect ratio issues (21:9 instead of 16:9)

Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac

From 342 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well even with free tier
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Transfers quality well
  • 🚀 Smooth video and no watermarks
  • 👍 Useful for those without a webcam

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes after latest update
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, unable to connect
  • 🐛 Laggy performance, low FPS
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🐛 Bugs after recent updates

Bugs and requests

Shoot Pro Camera Source

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App freezes after minutes of use
  • Camera turns off unexpectedly during streaming
  • Autofocus not working on iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Full screen display issues on iPad Pro
  • Notifications and alerts appearing in 'clean feed'
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  • NDI connection stops working after purchase
  • App not recognized by Mac (Catalina/Monterey)
  • Zoom not detecting app as camera source
  • Frame rate inconsistency (too slow or too fast)
  • Image freezes on still picture
  • Disconnects repeatedly with Zoom/Google Meet/Teams
  • Breathing effect and focus issues on newer devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Apple ProRes Log support for color grading
  • Audio/microphone output capability
  • 16:9 aspect ratio option
  • Manual brightness/exposure adjustment in portrait mode
  • Portrait mode support for rear camera
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  • Multiple lens selection (wide, telephoto)
  • 30fps frame rate option (between 24fps and 60fps)
  • Front camera view option
  • NDI protocol support
  • Direct Zoom camera integration
  • Control Center access without leaving app
  • On-screen focus/exposure lock indicators

Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera freezes or stops working
  • Upside down or distorted image
  • Doesn't detect phone or connect to PC
  • Crashes on launch or during use
  • Compatibility issues with certain apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add USB support
  • Implement portrait mode
  • Add camera controls (focus, exposure, etc.)
  • Support for multiple cameras
  • Add video recording features

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Shoot Pro Camera Source

One-time7
  • Shoot Basic$8.99
  • In-App Recording$12.99
  • Telestrator$14.99
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  • Pro Essentials$17.99
  • Pro Essentials Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime Updates Upgrade$69.99
  • Lifetime Updates$99.99
1 purchases

Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac

One-time1
  • Pro version$6.99

Questions

Is Shoot Pro Camera Source free?
Shoot Pro Camera Source is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac free?
Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shoot Pro Camera Source or Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac?
Shoot Pro Camera Source is rated higher. Shoot Pro Camera Source averages 4.7 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac averages 3.2 from 342 ratings.
Do Shoot Pro Camera Source or Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac have ads?
Neither Shoot Pro Camera Source nor Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoot Pro Camera Source or Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac?
Shoot Pro Camera Source ships an update every 6 weeks, and Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac every 2 months. Most recently, Shoot Pro Camera Source was updated on August 17, 2026 and Iriun Webcam for PC and Mac on September 23, 2026.

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