# Photo Wave -Pic by waving hand > Hands-free group photo capture using hand gesture detection and countdown. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Meehan.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-wave-pic-by-waving-hand/id1178439784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Christopher Meehan](https://appshunter.io/developer/824100909) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 1.57/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-01-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-wave-pic-by-waving-hand/id1178439784/reviews.md ## What is Photo Wave? Are you ever in a situation where a group of family or friends wants to take multiple group photos? In that case, usually somebody in between pictures needs to go back to the camera and hit the "go" button to take the next picture (while trying not to move the camera too much), and then run back into the shot for the photo. Then they have to do that every time they want to take another picture. And if you have antsy children with you, every second counts if you want them smiling in the photo. "Photo Wave" proposes to speed up the portrait taking process by having your camera watch for a preset hand gesture from somebody in the shot, and when it sees this gesture, it will notify you by saying, "OK, Say Cheese in 3, 2, 1." It will also send you 2 flashes (if your device has a flasher). It takes a picture right after the second flash, and you can do this as many times as you want. (There is no flasher if you use the front camera). It's as if there was a photographer waiting for your command to take the next picture. You can also specify how many photos you want it to take every time it sees your gesture, and the pictures are spaced out a couple seconds apart, so each photo looks different (as opposed to the almost useless burst mode you get in most camera apps, where you now have 10 photos that look exactly alike because they are all taken milliseconds apart). Look at you! Productive you. Enjoy! ## Key features - Hands-free photo capture - Hand gesture detection - Customizable countdown - Multiple photo capture - Adjustable photo spacing - Front and rear camera support ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-wave-pic-by-waving-hand/id1178439784/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Yeah...we’ll... *2019-06-29, version 2.2* Tried this app on iPhone and I can’t get it to work at all. It does activate camera...but won't take pic with roer gesturing. Too bad. Great idea. I deleted app. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work. *2018-10-31, version 2.1* This app does not work... at least, it doesn’t work with iPhones apparently. Tried it on 2 different iPhones... no good. Countdown happens, but no picture is taken. Not paying anything for an app that won’t work. ### 1/5 — Scam *2018-09-25, version 2.1* This app is trash. Paid for it and it doesn’t even allow you access to the pics taken with the app. ### 1/5 — Did t work! *2018-06-23, version 2.1* This app charged me 99 cent and doesn’t work. I am filing a law suit against the owner I have emailed them several times. How many people paid for something that didn’t work? Absolutely insane Bogus ### 5/5 — Very convenient! *2017-01-28, version 1.3* I got this app and was very impressed! It helped me out during a work photo shoot when our photographer last minute couldn't make it. Since we didn't have an extra helping hand because we all had to be in the group photo, we just set my phone up and DIDN'T have to run back and forth per photo to reset the timer! ### 5/5 — Neat *2017-01-04, version 1.0* Lets me pose with the Mrs. without an awkward selfie stick. ## Frequently asked questions about Photo Wave ### How does Photo Wave take pictures without me touching the phone? Photo Wave uses your device's camera to detect a specific hand gesture you make. Once detected, it initiates a countdown and captures photos automatically, allowing for hands-free operation. ### Can I control how many photos Photo Wave takes? Yes, you can specify the number of photos the app will capture each time it detects your hand gesture. This allows you to get a variety of shots without manual intervention. ### What is the advantage of Photo Wave's photo spacing over burst mode? Unlike burst mode which takes photos milliseconds apart, Photo Wave spaces your pictures out by a couple of seconds. This ensures each photo looks distinct, rather than being nearly identical duplicates. ### Does Photo Wave have ads? The provided data does not specify if Photo Wave contains advertisements. However, it is listed as a free application. ### What devices is Photo Wave compatible with? Photo Wave is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports iOS devices, as indicated by its compatibility with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### What is the age rating for Photo Wave? Photo Wave has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged four and older. ### How often is Photo Wave updated? The latest version of Photo Wave was released on November 6, 2018. The app was initially released on January 3, 2017, indicating infrequent updates. ### What is the user reception of Photo Wave? Photo Wave has received a rating of 1.6 stars from 7 ratings. 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