DroidCam

Pros

• Great option for users who need a webcam.
• Takes up very little space.
• Perfect for recording or live streaming.

Cons

• Free version offers limited functionality.
• Ads can be bothersome.

DroidCam turns a simple mobile phone into a highly functional webcam. With this tool, which is available for Android and PC users, people can chat on Skype or Google+ or live stream to YouTube or Twitch.

DroidCam is a free download, and the creators do not place time limits on users or include watermarks on the recorded image. The application can connect over either a USB cable or WiFi, giving users a great amount of flexibility regarding when and where they utilize the program. The creators of DroidCam put great thought into the development of this program, making sure that DroidCam uses as little battery power as possible while occupying the minimum amount of space on phones and computers.

One of the best features of DroidCam is that users may operate other applications while running this program in the background. This feature allows those who recording or live streaming things like instructional videos to record the step-by-step processes they are sharing in real time. Users of DroidCam also have the option of accessing their camera from other devices by using the Surveillance/IP web camera feature.

While the free DroidCam program does offer some wonderful features for users, it does include several advertisements which can be annoying at times. Also, users will need to upgrade to the paid version, called DroidCamX, to receive the longer list of features. DroidCamX are higher resolution video support, which includes 720p while the camera is in High Definition Mode. The free version of DroidCam; however, is perfectly suitable for basic everyday webcam functionality.

Pros

• Great option for users who need a webcam.
• Takes up very little space.
• Perfect for recording or live streaming.

Cons

• Free version offers limited functionality.
• Ads can be bothersome.