Comparison

Hey Camera vs BBCam

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

Head to head
About

Hey Camera

Control your iPhone camera hands-free using voice commands or hand gestures. Capture photos and videos without touching your device, ideal for group shots, selfies, and vlogging. Offers advanced camera features and on-device speech recognition for privacy.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated photo and video capture
  • Hand gesture control
  • Customizable voice commands
  • On-device speech recognition
  • 4K video recording up to 60 FPS
  • HDR photos and video
  • Video stabilization
Features
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Hey Camera is the hands-free camera for iPhone, controlled by your voice or a simple hand gesture. Say "Photo" or hold up your hand and it takes the shot — perfect for group photos, tripod shots, selfies from a distance and vlogging. 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/

About

BBCam

This platform allows users to remotely monitor, manage, and control internet-connected devices. Access your devices from anywhere using 3G or 4G internet connections.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring
  • Device management
  • Internet-based control
  • 3G/4G connectivity
  • Audio and video streaming
Features
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BBcam is a audio and video service platform based on internet.User can monitor, manager and control the device via internet(3G or 4G).

Screenshots

Hey Camera4 screens
BBCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hey Camera at 60% against BBCam's 0%. Hey Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). BBCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hey Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. BBCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hey Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hey Camera has 802 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Hey Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of BBCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, BBCam every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Hey Camera versus BBCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey CameraBBCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (802 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings802 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss MartinGOSCAM (Shenzhen Gospell Smarthome Electronic Co., Ltd.)

Customer experience

Hey Camera

All ratings802 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative32.6%

BBCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

BBCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hey Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Captures$2.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

BBCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hey Camera free?
Hey Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBCam free?
BBCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hey Camera or BBCam?
Hey Camera is rated higher. Hey Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 802 ratings, while BBCam averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hey Camera or BBCam have ads?
Neither Hey Camera nor BBCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hey Camera or BBCam?
Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, and BBCam every 4 months. Most recently, Hey Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and BBCam on November 6, 2026.

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