Comparison

Camera Remote Control App vs SayCheese

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

Head to head
About

Camera Remote Control App

Control your device's camera remotely from another iOS device. Capture photos with customizable delays, switch cameras, and adjust flash and sound settings without needing a timer. Ideal for group shots and creative photo sessions.

Highlights
  • Remote photo capture
  • Customizable photo delays
  • Switch between front/rear cameras
  • Flash and sound control
  • Automatic photo series
  • Save photos on both devices
Features
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Download the app on two iOS devices and establish a connection. Choose which device will be used as a camera and the other one will automatically switch to remote control mode. Place the device in camera mode somewhere, so that the camera will be facing you (and your friends). Take your time to prepare for an amazing photo session. The remote control offers the following options: • take a single photo • take a single photo after a delay (1,3,5,10 seconds) • take a set of photos separated by a few seconds delay (in order to change pose/style) • switch cameras • turn sounds on/off • turn flash on/off • switch modes • enable photo saving on both devices The automatic mode (START SET button) is a great feature that gives you the opportunity to get a couple of photos separated by a pause. It makes it much easier to have multiple photos taken in one session instead of running back and forth to the phone to reset the countdown timer (as in the Camera app). We are frequently updating the app and adding new features and improvements!

About

SayCheese

Control a remote phone's camera from another device up to 300 meters away, with or without an internet connection. Features include real-time preview, voice control, and full camera function management. Ideal for group photos or discreet captures.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control up to 300m
  • Real-time shot preview
  • Voice camera control
  • No internet connection required
  • Full camera feature management (zoom, focus, etc.)
  • Silent mode for discreet use
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

Camera Remote Control App4 screens
SayCheese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SayCheese at Free against Camera Remote Control App's $1.99. SayCheese also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Camera Remote Control App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

SayCheese is free to download; Camera Remote Control App costs $1.99 up front. SayCheese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Camera Remote Control App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SayCheese holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Remote Control App has 148 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Camera Remote Control App's written reviews are positive against 33% of SayCheese's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Remote Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, SayCheese every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Camera Remote Control App versus SayCheese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Remote Control AppSayCheese
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (148 ratings)4.3 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgi ZlatinovYoav Franko

Customer experience

Camera Remote Control App

All ratings148 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative31.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative65.1%

SayCheese

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Camera Remote Control App

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App does not work
  • No picture on controlling device
  • Does not show live camera view
  • Cannot use second device as monitor
  • Screen orientation only vertical
Show 4 more
  • Cannot use phone as camera and iPad as monitor
  • Frequent syncing required
  • Black screen on iPhones
  • Disconnects after saving photo

Requested features

9 requests
  • Live camera view on controlling device
  • Ability to use video function
  • Landscape mode support
  • Access to other cameras (front/back)
  • Manual focus control
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  • Ability to use different lenses
  • Integration with native camera app
  • Portrait mode support
  • Preview on remote device

SayCheese

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Camera Remote Control App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SayCheese

Subscriptions2
  • SayCheese Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is Camera Remote Control App free?
Camera Remote Control App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Remote Control App or SayCheese?
SayCheese is rated higher. Camera Remote Control App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while SayCheese averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.
Do Camera Remote Control App or SayCheese have ads?
SayCheese shows ads; Camera Remote Control App does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Remote Control App or SayCheese?
Camera Remote Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, and SayCheese every 4 days. Most recently, Camera Remote Control App was updated on October 8, 2026 and SayCheese on October 13, 2026.

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