Comparison

Hey Camera vs SayCheese

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

SayCheese

Control a second iPhone's camera remotely with live preview and full control over settings like zoom, focus, and flash. Works wirelessly between iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and even smartwatches. Ideal for group photos, content creation, and wildlife photography without needing another person.

Highlights
  • Live camera preview
  • Remote shutter control
  • Zoom, focus, and exposure adjustment
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS/Android)
  • Smartwatch integration (Apple Watch, Garmin)
  • Voice control
  • Silent shooting mode
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

Hey Camera4 screens
SayCheese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hey Camera at 60% against SayCheese's 20%. Hey Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (802 vs 18). SayCheese's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and SayCheese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hey Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hey Camera has 802 ratings behind it against 18, 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 20% of SayCheese's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, SayCheese every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hey Camera versus SayCheese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey CameraSayCheese
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (802 ratings) — better4.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings802 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss MartinYoav Franko

Customer experience

Hey Camera

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

SayCheese

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral17.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

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

SayCheese

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
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 Hey Camera free?
Hey Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hey Camera or SayCheese?
Hey Camera is rated higher. Hey Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 802 ratings, while SayCheese averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Hey Camera or SayCheese have ads?
SayCheese shows ads; Hey Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Hey Camera or SayCheese?
Hey Camera ships an update every 2 days, and SayCheese every 4 days. Most recently, Hey Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and SayCheese on November 7, 2026.

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