Comparison

CubicTrigger vs SayCheese

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CubicTrigger

Features
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Full solution of Cubic Trigger includes BLE remote receiver and free smartphone apps. Cubic Trigger BLE remote receiver works as an independent digital remote control. Just connect it to the camera and press the button on Cubic Trigger to take photos immediately. For advanced photographing, Cubic Trigger can be an enhanced wireless remote control with the free app. Connect Cubic Trigger to your phone to find more advanced scene-settings. 7 scene modes are available: Basic, Time lapse, Bracketing, Dodge-and-burn, Schedule, Star trail and Sound trigger. The app also comes with Geotagging feature that tags geo information into your photos. (Note: Geotagging function only works with Nikon cameras). 
Take professional photos effortlessly using built-in 7 scene modes. Cubic Trigger provides you with unlimited possibilities to take your next perfect shot. It is the best side-kick for your camera, whether you are a beginner or a pro! *Wireless camera shutter remote control by BT4.0 *Various shooting scenarios *Geotagging (Support Nikon Camera only) *Support various Cameras with different cables *Independent shutter button on the device *Detachable hot shoe mount *Long batter life *The eyelet to loop the strap

About

SayCheese

Control a remote phone's camera from another device up to 300 meters away, with or without an internet connection. Features include real-time preview, voice control, and full camera function management. Ideal for group photos or discreet captures.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control up to 300m
  • Real-time shot preview
  • Voice camera control
  • No internet connection required
  • Full camera feature management (zoom, focus, etc.)
  • Silent mode for discreet use
Features
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Use one iPhone to control another iPhone’s camera with a live preview and remote shutter. Cross platform connection with Android phone is supported too. SayCheese lets you preview the camera in real time, frame your shot, take photos and videos, and control zoom, focus, exposure, flash, and more from a second iPhone. No internet is needed. You can also use your Apple Watch or Garmin watch as a camera remote and live viewfinder. Supported modes: - iPhone to iPhone: one phone is the camera, the other is the remote - iPhone to iPad: use the iPad as a big viewfinder - Garmin or Apple Watch to iPhone: trigger the camera from your watch - Android and iPhone or iPad: cross platform connection is supported too with no internet connection - Voice control: no second device? Set the phone down and say the word We've all been there. A trip with friends, dinner with the family, one of those moments you really want a photo of, and nobody around to take it. Or you're too shy to ask. With SayCheese you don't have to ask strangers anymore, and you don't have to check afterwards whether everyone made it into the frame. You control everything from the remote: zoom, focus, exposure, flash, night mode, timer, front or back camera. Shoot HD photos or 4K video. Pictures and videos are saved on both devices. Also great for: - Full body selfies and outfit photos - Watching a sleeping baby or a pet from the next room (silent mode, no shutter sound) - Photographing birds and wildlife without getting close - Filming yourself when you're creating content alone - An alternative to an action camera remote Features: - Real time preview from the camera to the remote - Up to 300 meters range between devices - Direct Bluetooth connection, no internet or Wi-Fi router needed - Remote zoom, focus, brightness and flash - Works with Apple Watch and Garmin watches - Multiple shooting modes - Silent mode - Easy pairing with nearby devices - Saves to both devices The app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CubicTrigger4 screens
SayCheese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubicTrigger at none against SayCheese's 4. CubicTrigger also leads on ads (none vs shown). SayCheese's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SayCheese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CubicTrigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubicTrigger ships an update every 2 weeks, SayCheese every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CubicTrigger versus SayCheese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubicTriggerSayCheese
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShih-wen YehYoav Franko

In-app purchases

None

CubicTrigger

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SayCheese

Subscriptions3
  • SayCheese Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is CubicTrigger free?
CubicTrigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubicTrigger or SayCheese have ads?
SayCheese shows ads; CubicTrigger does not.
Which is updated more often, CubicTrigger or SayCheese?
CubicTrigger ships an update every 2 weeks, and SayCheese every 4 days. Most recently, CubicTrigger was updated on October 17, 2026 and SayCheese on October 19, 2026.

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