Comparison

SayCheese vs Phone Camera Remote Controller

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

Head to head
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/

About

Phone Camera Remote Controller

Features
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Turn one device into a remote camera controller This app lets you wirelessly connect two phones with the same app installed and remotely control the in-app camera to capture photos or videos. It’s perfect for group photos, selfies, content creation, and hands-free recording—without touching the camera device. Pair devices securely, preview camera output, apply filters in real time, and capture media exactly when you want. - Secure & Private Pairing • Pair devices using a 4-digit verification code • No automatic connections or background pairing • Designed for user-initiated, short-range camera control • Your camera stays in your control at all times. - Remote Photo Capture • Take photos remotely from the paired device • Switch between front and rear camera • Apply real-time filters before capturing • Preview filter effects before final photo • Great for selfies, family photos, and stable shots without touching the phone. - Remote Video Recording • Start and stop video recording remotely • Choose filters before recording • Switch camera before recording begins • Ideal for vlogs, tutorials, and hands-free videos Simple. Reliable. User-Controlled. This App is designed for everyday users who want an easy and way to control a camera remotely. Perfect for: -Group photos without timers -Selfies using the rear camera -Content creators & vloggers -hands-free shooting -Remote photo & video control Privacy Policy : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/KP Terms of Use : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/TermsOfUse

Screenshots

SayCheese4 screens
Phone Camera Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SayCheese at every 3 days against Phone Camera Remote Controller's every 5 months. SayCheese also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. SayCheese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Phone Camera Remote Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SayCheese ships an update every 3 days, Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SayCheese versus Phone Camera Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSayCheesePhone Camera Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoav FrankoKushal Patel

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
3 purchases

Phone Camera Remote Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Camera Remote Weekly Subscription$2.497 Days
  • Camera Remote Monthly plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Camera Remote Yearly subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Camera Remote Controller free?
Phone Camera Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SayCheese or Phone Camera Remote Controller have ads?
Both SayCheese and Phone Camera Remote Controller show ads.
Which is updated more often, SayCheese or Phone Camera Remote Controller?
SayCheese ships an update every 3 days, and Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. Most recently, SayCheese was updated on September 13, 2026 and Phone Camera Remote Controller on September 8, 2026.

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