Features & Capabilities

iDocCam is an app that allows you to control your iPhone’s camera in real-time, and even turn it into a document camera for large-screen projection. You may subscribe to iDocCam either on a monthly or yearly basis.

There are 3 ways to use it:

  1. Use iDocCam as a standalone app.

Use it as a standalone app to view and adjust live images captured by your iPhone’s camera.

  1. Use iDocCam with IPEVO Visualizer software

Install iDocCam on your iPhone. And then, install IPEVO Visualizer software on a computer, tablet, or smart TV*. Connect your iPhone and your device to the same wireless network. Launch iDocCam and Visualizer respectively*.
After that, choose your iPhone as the camera source in Visualizer. You’ll then be able to view the live images of your iPhone’s camera in Visualizer. You can then control and adjust the live images using Visualizer. And if you connect your device to a projector, the live images will be projected onto a large screen, turning your iPhone into a document camera instantly.

*For more information about IPEVO Visualizer, please visit https://www.ipevo.com/visualizer .

*If you’re using your iPhone in conjunction with Visualizer on an iOS or macOS device, you do not need to connect them to the same wireless network. You can connect them via Bluetooth instead.

  1. Connect iDocCam to an external display via HDMI/VGA, or AirPlay

Launch iDocCam on your iPhone. Then, connect your iPhone to an external display via HDMI/VGA via a Lightning to HDMI/VGA adapter, or AirPlay (using Apple TV). Now you can use the external display as an extended screen to project the live images of your iPhone’s camera.

#Trial Version Available features: • Snapshot* • Wi-Fi connectivity to IPEVO Visualizer and Virtual Camera* • HDMI, VGA, and Airplay projection*

*Digital watermark applied on output.

#Full Version Added features: • No watermark • High-resolution video and image • Customizable camera settings • Image filters • Video recording • Timelapse recording • Power-saving mode • Voice control • Full-screen controller

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
IPEVO
Rating:
2.40
(42)
Version:
3.6.5 Last updated: 2025-05-16
Version code:
847624090
Creation date:
2019-12-08
Compatible devices:
Size:
20.94MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-13
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
IPEVO
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idoccam/id1489559411
Website:
https://www.ipevo.com/software/idoccam

User Reviews

Users largely value iDocCam for turning a smartphone into a working document camera and find it easy to set up and useful for online teaching. However, many reviews repeatedly mention recurring problems: reliability (freezes, black screens, lag), connectivity/compatibility issues with PCs and meeting tools, and updated versions breaking functionality. A major point of contention is the subscription model and hidden costs, plus billing, canceling, and slow support. When it works, it’s praised as a cost-saving, versatile tool for classrooms; when it doesn’t, users seek refunds or alternatives.
Pros
  • Turns iPhone/iPad into a functional document camera for online teaching
  • Easy setup; quick connection to computer and video meeting tools (Zoom/Google Meet)
  • Eliminates need for separate hardware; supports recording whiteboard videos
  • Valued by teachers for online teaching and sharing work
Cons
  • Subscriptions after a trial; unclear/free trial terms and hidden charges
  • Reliability issues: freezing, black screen, lag, green rectangle after updates
  • Connectivity/compatibility problems with PCs and meeting tools; detection failures
  • Customer support slow or unresponsive
  • Billing/payment issues and trouble canceling
Recent reviews
This looks to be a great idea! Being able to us your smart phone to connect the camera or control your document camera would have many uses as a teacher. The app downloaded easily, the functionality was nearly identical to iPEVO4 camera sitting on my desk top. All other functions, including connectivity to my school’s network were “pay-only” features. This brings me to my 2 - star rating, without enough (any) features to test out, I will not be purchasing this app. Signed, 5th Grade Teacher
by C.*****, 2021-04-08

I’ve got an iPad. I was hoping to find a solution to connect the IPEVO VZ-R (wired, USB-C connection) to the software. I launch it in the iPad and I only have the integrated iPad cameras to choose from. I don’t have a laptop, so I’d love to have an option for sharing an overhead view with my awesome IPEVO VZ-R while not in the studio while on zoom/google meet. Ideally I would screen share to the iDocCam software and the app would be able to detect the connected IPEVO camera. Any thoughts on how to make that happen? It’s great software otherwise. I’m enjoying it!
by Me*****, 2021-02-10

This app requires a subscription after the first month and won’t let you even preview it without selecting a subscription. Not a fan of how that fact seems hidden
by rk*****, 2020-11-05
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