HeyPhoto vs Zero Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeyPhoto
This application connects to a specific series of thermal sublimation photo printers, allowing users to print photos wirelessly. It offers features like AR video printing, photo album printing, and ID photo printing, enabling users to capture and share memories conveniently.
- AR video printing
- Photo album printing
- ID photo printing
- WiFi/Bluetooth connection
- Print anytime, anywhere
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[Introduction] HeyPhoto is an application developed by Hanin company for its thermal sublimation photo printer series in the field of consumption. It supports WiFi/Bluetooth connection and is convenient for you to print wonderful moments anytime, anywhere. [Function] --AR video printing, to explore the story behind the photos; --Photo album printing, to record your life anytime anywhere; --ID photo printing, to print ID photo for travel anytime Customer service email: cs2@hprt.com
Zero Cam
This app acts as an outdoor assistant, allowing you to browse and download photos and videos directly from your device without needing a laptop. It also enables remote viewing of your camera's feed and access to advanced settings for multi-mode operation.
- Browse and download photos/videos
- Remote camera viewing
- Access advanced settings
- Multi-mode operation
- File sharing
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Your new outdoors-assistant, Zero Cam. 1. No Laptop around you? - Click you 'File Explorer', easy to browse photos and videos. - Download File, and share your moment. 2. Fixed Camera, can't control it? - Enter 'Check remote', see what the camera see. 3. Advanced settings. - Enter 'Check settings', all details listed, and enjoy the multi-modes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HeyPhoto at 3.0 against Zero Cam's 1.6. HeyPhoto also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 9%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HeyPhoto holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150 and 184 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HeyPhoto's written reviews are positive against 9% of Zero Cam's.
HeyPhoto ships an update every 2 weeks, Zero Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeyPhoto | Zero Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (150 ratings) — better | 1.6 (184 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 150 | 184 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Hanin Co.,Ltd. | 雄峰 吴 |
Customer experience
HeyPhoto
Zero Cam
User reviews
HeyPhoto
From 150 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to assemble
- 👍 Prints small photos from home
- 👍 Good for scrapbooking and crafts
- 👍 Can organize multiple pictures into one image
- 👍 Prints are nice quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Photos come out dull/little lines
- 🐛 Printer randomly dies mid-print
- 🐛 App crashes/kicks user out
- 🐛 Inaccurate margins/cropping with frames
- 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
Zero Cam
From 184 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Easy photo transfer when working properly
- ⚡ Quick connection to camera WiFi
- 🎯 Straightforward interface design
- 📱 Works seamlessly on compatible devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when accessing albums
- ❌ Persistent connection failures
- ⚠️ Confusing setup and unclear instructions
- 🔄 Requires WiFi connection to view photos
- 😤 Poor customer support responsiveness
Bugs and requests
HeyPhoto
Reported bugs
26 issues- Photos come out dull and with lines
- Printer randomly dies during printing
- App crashes when editing photos
- Margins are inaccurate, especially with frames
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth/WiFi
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- App shows 'No paper' or 'Paper jam' erroneously
- Cartridges without QR codes are unusable
- Colors are inaccurate (brownish/yellowish)
- Print jobs time out after 1-2 prints
- App fails to connect to the printer
- Size options in the app are not working correctly
- App gets stuck buffering when printer is not detected
- Cannot delete individual photos from a collage
- Paper jams frequently
- Unable to add photos to the app
- Connection issues between app and printer
- App shows blank pages when printing
- Printer jams and won't turn on
- No option to delete photos from the app
- Mileage/QR code scanning functionality is missing or broken
- AR pictures are not working after app updates
- App cannot access photos on the phone
- No visible print button in the app
- Printer requires a driver that is not included
- App gives QR code email errors
- New app versions are less functional than older ones
Requested features
9 requests- Add option to resize frames
- Add review of paper before printing showing crop
- Add more versatile decoration options and fonts
- Add more templates like HP Sprocket
- Add ability to delete individual photos from collages
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- Add option for borderless prints
- Improve AR picture functionality
- Add specific size options (e.g., 2x3)
- Allow users to download older versions of the app
Zero Cam
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when opening album storage
- App closes when clicking on photos
- Connection timeout errors with 'Connect over time' message
- WiFi connection fails despite multiple attempts
- Photos deleted after syncing
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- App returns to home screen unexpectedly
- Camera WiFi fails to connect to app
- Slow WiFi transfer speeds
- App unresponsive after initial connection
- Gallery view causes immediate app closure
Requested features
8 requests- Offline photo viewing capability
- Better error message explanations
- Improved app stability and performance
- USB cable transfer alternative
- Regular app updates and maintenance
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- Clearer setup instructions and tutorials
- Customer support chat or help system
- Photo deletion prevention safeguards
In-app purchases
HeyPhoto
No in-app purchases
Zero Cam
No in-app purchases
