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| Figure | FakeCam | Iriun Webcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Webcam Software | 8.0 (#11) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Integrations | The maker lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, Skype, and Telegram as compatible apps. | The Android app listing names Teams, Zoom and OBS as video applications it can work with. |
| Purpose | FakeCam is a virtual webcam for Windows that streams a video, image, screen, or recorded loop of yourself as a camera feed. | Iriun Webcam lets you use a phone camera as a wireless webcam on a PC or Mac. |
| Setup | The camera must be registered in Windows, which prompts for administrator permission; the maker says a missing Microsoft Visual C++ runtime can prevent registration. | The maker says to install the computer software and phone app, then use the phone with video applications. |
| Support | The maker provides a contact form for questions and bug reports, and the app can send feedback without an account or email program. | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email. |
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In their own words
Iriun Webcam
Iriun Webcam lets a phone camera serve as a wireless webcam for a PC or Mac. Setup involves installing the computer software and phone app, then using the phone with a video application. On Android, connections can use Wi-Fi or USB, and the app supports resolutions up to 4K, depending on the phone model. Listed camera features include pinch zoom, mirroring, and operation while the phone screen is off. The Android app names Teams, Zoom, and OBS as compatible video applications. Desktop downloads are listed for Windows 7 or later, macOS 12.3 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04 or later. The iOS app requires iOS 13.0 or later and iPadOS 13.0 or later. The Android app is free with ads and in-app purchases. Its Pro option removes ads and the watermark, enables manual ISO, exposure, and white balance adjustments, and adds desktop remote camera control. The German App Store listing shows an in-app purchase called “Pro version” for 7,99 €.