Hey Camera vs BBCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- Remote device monitoring
- Device management
- Internet-based control
- 3G/4G connectivity
- Audio and video streaming
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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).
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, BBCam every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Hey Camera | BBCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (802 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 802 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ross Martin | GOSCAM (Shenzhen Gospell Smarthome Electronic Co., Ltd.) |
Customer experience
Hey Camera
BBCam
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
Hey Camera
- Pro Annual$9.991 Year
- Unlimited Captures$2.99
- Pro Lifetime$24.99
BBCam
No in-app purchases









