# SayCheese vs Phonitor

The clearest difference is ads: Phonitor at none against SayCheese's shown. Phonitor also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 20%). SayCheese's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 4.2 for SayCheese against 4.2 for Phonitor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% 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 November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SayCheese | Phonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saycheese-camera-remote/id6451002719/reviews) | **[4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-home-security-camera/id6648756122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% 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 | 32 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 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:** 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-home-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?

Phonitor is rated higher. SayCheese averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Phonitor averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.

### 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 November 7, 2026 and Phonitor on November 8, 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.*