# SayCheese vs Phonitor

The clearest difference is ads: Phonitor at none against SayCheese's shown. Phonitor also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). SayCheese's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SayCheese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SayCheese against 4.3 for Phonitor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of SayCheese's written reviews are positive against 40% of Phonitor's.

SayCheese ships an update every 4 days, Phonitor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SayCheese | Phonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saycheese-camera-remote/id6451002719/reviews) | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 104 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoav Franko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576055511) | [弛 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498872554) |

## What reviewers say

### SayCheese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saycheese-camera-remote/id6451002719)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SayCheese Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| SayCheese Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| SayCheese Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


### Phonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122)

Transform old iPhones, iPads, or Macs into a secure, ad-free security camera. Monitor your home, pets, or baby with live streaming and instant playback. Enjoy two-way audio and high-quality video, with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Repurpose old Apple devices as cameras, Secure iCloud data sync, Private P2P video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Instant playback of recordings, High-quality video up to 2K 60fps, Battery saver mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SayCheese free?

SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phonitor free?

Phonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SayCheese or Phonitor?

SayCheese and Phonitor are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 16 ratings respectively.

### Do SayCheese or Phonitor have ads?

SayCheese shows ads; Phonitor does not.

### Which is updated more often, SayCheese or Phonitor?

SayCheese ships an update every 4 days, and Phonitor every 2 days. Most recently, SayCheese was updated on October 19, 2026 and Phonitor on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*