Best External Camera Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to external camera or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top External Camera Apps (November 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	CamX - USB Camera	Free	4.4★ (297)	No	Yes	Nov 2026
2	i-Camera	Free	1.8★ (26)	No	No	Nov 2026
3	USB-VIEW	Free	2.0★ (29)	No	No	Nov 2026
4	WireGeo Camera	Free	—	—	No	Sep 2026
5	dispcam	Free	—	No	No	Nov 2026
6	FOL Camera	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
7	EndscopeTool	Free	2.7★ (303)	No	No	Nov 2026
8	Dcamera: Dual Camera	Free	—	No	Yes	Nov 2026

Top Picks for External Camera

#1

CamX - USB Camera by Touchbits Inc.

UVC Camera Capture

Editor's Choice

📷 Photo & Video

4.4(297 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Transform your iPad into a portable monitor or capture device. Streamline content creation and gaming with high-quality recording and customizable settings. Ideal for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

#2

i-Camera by 锦才钟

Strong Contender

1.8(26 ratings)

Free

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This utility app allows users to capture and organize images and videos using industrial camera devices. It provides tools for managing visual media directly from compatible hardware.

#3

USB-VIEW by 志强童

Worth Considering

2.0(29 ratings)

Free

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This utility app enables wireless image transmission from compatible WIFI equipment to iOS devices. It allows for real-time, free wireless streaming of image data from anywhere.

More External Camera apps to explore

Use P2P cameras with WireGeo

Camera Feed for Any Display

by Hangzhouaixiaodakejiyouxiangongsi

View camera images transmitted wirelessly to your mobile device. Connect via Wi-Fi to access live feeds from your camera equipment.

WIFI transmission equipment softwareView camera images on mobileMobile phone Wi-Fi connection

Dcamera: Dual Camera

Dcamera: Dual Camera

Dcamera: Dual Camera

Front & back photos and video

📷 Photo & Video

HiveSync Camera

HiveSync Camera

HiveSync Camera

Synchronized multi-camera

📷 Photo & Video

07 — Digital Camera

07 — Digital Camera

07 — Digital Camera

One camera. One look.

This app emulates a 2007 digital camera, offering a unique, uneditable photo development process. It captures images with a fixed aesthetic, allowing for focus and exposure lock before shooting. Import existing photos for a similar development treatment.

Emulates 2007 digital camera aestheticOn-device image developmentFixed, uneditable photo looks

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

UVC Camera to NDI

UVC Camera to NDI

UVC Camera to NDI

Stream your UVC camera to NDI

Stream video from your UVC camera to your iPad using NDI over USB-C. Supports audio inputs and various NDI formats. Ideal for users needing to capture and transmit high-quality video feeds from external cameras.

Connect UVC cameras via USB-CSupports audio inputsStream using NDI (Full NDI, AVC, HEVC HX2)

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Dual-camera photo and video

📷 Photo & Video

by Felipe Augusto de Melo

Record videos hands-free using voice commands or a Bluetooth remote. This app offers a simulated lock mode for discreet recording and a retroactive buffer to capture moments before you start recording. Perfect for activities where keeping your hands free is essential.

Voice command recordingBluetooth remote controlRetroactive video buffer

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

shot7x: G7X Camera Style

shot7x: G7X Camera Style

shot7x: G7X Camera Style

The G7X look. On your device.

Capture spontaneous moments with a distinctive digital-camera aesthetic. This app offers curated color styles and flash-optimized photography for portraits and selfies, with video capabilities that maintain the same unique look. Fine-tune your shots with adjustable settings and enjoy a private, on-device processing experience.

Distinctive digital-camera aestheticFlash-optimized photographyCurated color styles and FX looks

📷 Photo & Video

CamShare: Camera sharing

CamShare: Camera sharing

CamShare: Camera sharing

Control your camera remotely

📷 Photo & Video

Wireless Cam Partner:Prev&File

📷 Photo & Video

SnapX - Xoom Camera

SnapX - Xoom Camera

SnapX - Xoom Camera

Xoom Camera- Capture Anything

📷 Photo & Video

Remora — Camera Remote

Remora — Camera Remote

Remora — Camera Remote

by Andrii Kolomiichenko

📷 Photo & Video

HDMI Monitor for Tablet

HDMI Monitor for Tablet

HDMI Monitor for Tablet

UVC HDMI capture viewer

📷 Photo & Video

FAQ about External Camera

What are the best external camera apps for iPhone?

CamX - USB Camera tops our external camera apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 297 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free external camera apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top external camera apps we rank are free to download, including CamX - USB Camera and i-Camera.

Does CamX - USB Camera have ads or in-app purchases?

CamX - USB Camera has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.

How many external camera apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ external camera apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.