Best Live Stream Camera Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated November 2026

CameraFi Live is the household name in live stream camera, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Live Stream Camera Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CameraFi LiveCameraFi LiveFree4.4★ (322)NoYesNov 2026
2Camera for OBS StudioCamera for OBS StudioFree4.3★ (3.4K)NoYesNov 2026
3AnyCamera - Camera for OBSAnyCamera - Camera for OBSFree4.5★ (4)YesNoOct 2026
4OLiveCamOLiveCamFree—NoNoMay 2026
5AVI CameraAVI CameraFree—NoNoNov 2026
6Webcams – EarthCamWebcams – EarthCamFree4.5★ (4.6K)NoYesNov 2026
7LiveCam : Live Earth CameraLiveCam : Live Earth CameraFree4.5★ (1K)YesYesNov 2026
8Planet Cam: Live World MapPlanet Cam: Live World MapFree4.5★ (3.5K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Live Stream Camera

CameraFi Live#1

CameraFi Live by Vault Micro, Inc

Recording & Live Streaming
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😐(322 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream high-quality live content to platforms like YouTube and Twitch with real-time editing, effects, and interactive chat. Connect external cameras and add overlays to create professional broadcasts directly from your smartphone.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works like a charm
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Efficient battery usage
  • 👍 Doesn't overheat phone
  • 👍 Good for recording matches
  • 👍 Includes scoreboard
  • 👍 Easy to use UI
  • 👍 Convenient for live streaming
  • 👍 Good for multiple platforms
  • 👍 Filters available
  • 👍 Reliable for live broadcasts
  • 👍 Great for live recording
  • 👍 Good for YouTube live
  • 👍 Developers care about improving app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 iOS functionality lacking compared to Android
  • 🐛 Web overlay issues on iOS
  • 🐛 Difficult to link optical cable
  • 🐛 Facebook login issues
  • 🐛 Confusing UI/workflow
  • 🐛 Expensive upgrade ($14/month for 1080p)
  • 🐛 Glitchy VOD orientation
  • 🐛 Presets not saved
  • 🐛 Outrageous subscription price
  • 🐛 Expensive upgrade (one-off option desired)
  • 🐛 Keeps disconnecting
  • 🐛 Scoreboard shows paid only
  • 🐛 App crashes on Facebook live
  • 🐛 Unstable, auto-closes
  • 🐛 Audio not added during broadcasting
  • 🐛 Scoreboard and images not displayed during live broadcast
Camera for OBS Studio#2

Camera for OBS Studio by Loft Labs Interactive Inc

Turn your device into a webcam
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(3.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your mobile device into a high-quality webcam for streaming. Offers both wired USB and wireless WiFi connections for low latency and portability. Control your stream remotely and utilize multiple devices for a professional setup.

What We Love

  • 🚀 High-quality video
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Allows use of iPhone camera
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with OBS
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Glitches and freezes
AnyCamera - Camera for OBS#3

AnyCamera - Camera for OBS by 雪芳 钟

obs camera, live streamer
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.5(4 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone into a high-quality webcam for OBS or stream directly from your device. Supports 4K resolution, ultra-low latency USB connections, and RTMP/RTMPS streaming for flexible live broadcasting.

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FAQ about Live Stream Camera

What are the best live stream camera apps for iPhone?
CameraFi Live tops our live stream camera apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 322 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top live stream camera apps we rank are free to download, including CameraFi Live and Camera for OBS Studio.
CameraFi Live has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ live stream camera apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.