Comparison

Hey Camera vs eyeVue

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 simple 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.

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 • 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

eyeVue

Enhance your mobile photography and videography with advanced controls like a dedicated zoom slider, manual focus, and image stabilization. Capture high-quality photos and videos, and share them directly to social media or live stream simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Dedicated zoom slider
  • Manual focus options
  • Image stabilization
  • Simultaneous live streaming and recording
  • Multiple video and photo resolutions
  • Time-lapse and slow-motion recording
Features
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Zoom, view, record, share better than you can imagine The eyeVue is a simple to use camera app with advanced features to be used in place of your smartphone’s standard app. Designed so all controls are in front of you including a dedicated zoom slider so you don’t have to pinch the screen and block what you are capturing. Upload to social media or live stream simultaneously while capturing the action. Plus, take photos without interrupting video capture. Advanced controls (like stabilization and image quality) are as simple to use as basic features. eyeVue is a standalone app and will support the the eyeVue live viewer. https://eyevuelive.com FEATURES: • Zoom Capabilities: Up to 16x (on iPhone7) • Focus Options: Near, far, point and manual • White Balance: Fluorescent, incandescent and daylight • Recording Settings: Live, bracketing, time lapse, slow motion • Image Stabilization: Standard, cinematic and auto • Time and location: Access footage by time, date and location • Exposure: Control the lightness and darkness of pictures • Compass: Orientation of the photo or video you are capturing • Audio Settings: Select which iPhone microphone to use • Browse: Photo library to select photo or video to share • Share: Upload to YouTube,FB, and FB Live while capturing video or photos. • Video Quality: High quality (no streaming); medium quality (wifi streaming); low quality (3G streaming) • Photo Quality: Resolution; 1080p; 1920x1080p; 720p; 1280x720p; VGA 640x480 • * Telephoto option will be enabled with future updates • * Orientation Landscape: Portrait option in future updates

Screenshots

Hey Camera4 screens
eyeVue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eyeVue at 5.0 against Hey Camera's 4.4. eyeVue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Hey Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (803 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. eyeVue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eyeVue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hey Camera has 803 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, eyeVue monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hey Camera versus eyeVue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey CameraeyeVue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (803 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings803 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss MartinPi (Parle Innovation)

Customer experience

Hey Camera

All ratings803 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative32.6%

eyeVue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

eyeVue

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

eyeVue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hey Camera free?
Hey Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eyeVue free?
eyeVue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hey Camera or eyeVue?
eyeVue is rated higher. Hey Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while eyeVue averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hey Camera or eyeVue have ads?
Neither Hey Camera nor eyeVue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hey Camera or eyeVue?
Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, and eyeVue monthly. Most recently, Hey Camera was updated on November 9, 2026 and eyeVue on November 3, 2026.

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