Comparison · Checked 22 October 2026
Camora vs Iriun Webcam
Both turn your phone into a webcam for your computer. Iriun supports more devices, including iPhones and Macs, and up to 4K; Camora is completely free with nothing locked, with a USB connection whose delay we measured.
Side by side
What each one offers
From each app's official pages and store listing, checked on 22 October 2026. Apps change: check their sites for the latest.
- Price
- Camora:Free. Paying is optional and unlocks nothing
- Iriun Webcam:Free, with a paid Pro version (US$6.99 on the App Store)
- Paid features
- Camora:None: everything is included
- Iriun Webcam:Pro adds manual focus, video stabilisation, camera remote control and a passcode (App Store listing)
- Resolution
- Camora:Up to 1080p; 60 fps if your phone supports it
- Iriun Webcam:Up to 4K, depending on the phone
- Phones
- Camora:Android 8.0 or newer
- Iriun Webcam:Android and iPhone
- Computers
- Camora:Windows 11; Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04
- Iriun Webcam:Windows 7 or newer; macOS 12.3 or newer; Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 or newer)
- Connection
- Camora:USB (about 150 ms on Windows) or Wi-Fi
- Iriun Webcam:Wi-Fi; its site doesn't describe USB (some reviews say it works)
Which to choose
Honest advice
- Choose Camora if
- you want everything free with nothing held back, a USB cable for the lowest delay, Ubuntu 26.04 support, or an encrypted Wi-Fi link that only a computer you paired can use.
- Choose Iriun if
- you have an iPhone or a Mac, are on Windows 10 or older, or want 4K.
Questions
Is Camora a free Iriun alternative?
Yes. Everything in Camora is free: up to 1080p, and 60 fps if your phone supports it, USB and Wi-Fi, no ads, no watermark, no account.
Does Camora work on a Mac?
Not yet: Camora runs on Windows 11 and Ubuntu.
Can I use both?
Yes. Each adds its own camera; pick the one you want in your video app.
Sources
Other apps' details come from their own pages, checked on the date at the top. Names belong to their owners; Camora isn't affiliated with them. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Turn your phone into your webcam
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