Cheez vs Hey Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cheez
This app allows you to control your camera using voice commands for hands-free photo and video capture. It features speech recognition for various commands and smile detection to automatically take pictures.
- Voice command photo capture
- Speech recognition for commands
- Smile detection for auto-capture
- Video recording control
- Flash control
- Camera flip control
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Cheez is a hands-free camera for photos and videos. Take selfies, group photos, family moments, travel shots, and creator clips from a distance using your voice, smile, or timer. Just speak to the camera: - Say "Cheez" to take a photo - Say "Video" to start or stop recording - Say "Flip" to switch cameras - Say "Flash" to control the flash - Use smile detection for natural hands-free shots Cheez is useful when your phone is on a tripod, table, shelf, or across the room. No rushing back from the timer. No asking someone else to press the shutter. No tapping the screen at the wrong moment. Great for: - Hands-free selfies - Group photos - Remote shutter photos - Voice controlled video - Smile camera capture - Travel, family, fitness, cooking, and creator content Set up the shot, stand where you want, and let Cheez capture the moment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hey Camera
Capture photos and videos hands-free using voice commands. Configure custom phrases for actions like taking pictures, recording video, reversing the camera, and controlling the flash. Enjoy offline voice recognition and Siri integration for ultimate convenience.
- Voice-controlled photo capture
- Voice-controlled video recording
- Configurable voice commands
- Offline voice recognition
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Hands-free camera operation
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Hey Camera is the hands-free camera. Control it with your voice or a simple hand gesture — no tapping, no timer scramble, no running back into frame. SAY IT • "Photo" — take a picture • "Video" / "Stop" — start and stop recording • "Reverse" — flip the camera • "Flash on" / "Flash off" Every phrase is yours to change in Settings. Speech recognition runs entirely on your device — nothing is sent anywhere, and it works without a connection. SHOW IT Hold up an open palm and the camera fires. Perfect for group photos, tripod shots, and anything more than an arm's length away. A SERIOUS CAMERA, TOO • 4K, 1080p and 720p at up to 60 FPS • HDR video and HDR photos, on the devices that support them • Video stabilization, from light smoothing to full cinematic • Choose which lens each side opens with, including the combined camera that makes 0.5× ultra-wide available • Self-timer with an optional flashing countdown • Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, and full exposure control • Torch confirmation so you can see a command land from across the room • Volume button shutter, and the screen stays awake while you shoot YOUR MEDIA Browse, preview and share everything you capture without leaving the app. PRO New users get a set of free voice and gesture commands to try. Hey Camera Pro removes the limit and is available as an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Cheez and Hey Camera both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Hey Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cheez's. Hey Camera also leads on ratings volume (793 vs 12). Cheez's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Cheez sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Hey Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cheez holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hey Camera has 793 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Cheez's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hey Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cheez ships an update every 4 days, Hey Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cheez | Hey Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | 4.4 (793 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 793 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iPhoneTelAvivi | Ross Martin |
Customer experience
Cheez
Hey Camera
Bugs and requests
Cheez
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hey Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- Voice commands not working after updates
- Photos and videos not saving properly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Inability to change camera modes or settings
Requested features
7 requests- Support for portrait mode and other camera features
- Ability to control zoom and other camera settings
- Option to disable visual indicators after photo/video capture
- Slow motion and time-lapse video support
- Bluetooth/wireless control support
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- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
- Family sharing and account management improvements
In-app purchases
Cheez
- Control Camera by Voice !3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Control Camera By Voice.3 Days trial$1.496 Months
- Control Camera From Distance3 Days trial$3.991 Year
Hey Camera
- Pro Annual$9.991 Year
- Unlimited Captures$2.99
- Pro Lifetime$19.99









