SayCheese vs YACam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
YACam
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Use your Garmin watch as a remote for the iPhone camera. YACam lets you take photos and control video recording without touching your iPhone. Set up your shot, then use a compatible Garmin watch to trigger the camera from a distance. Features: • Take a single photo or a 10-shot burst • Start and stop video recording • Choose a 3, 5, or 10 second timer • Switch between front and rear cameras • Tap to focus and long press to lock focus • See connection and capture status • Receive capture confirmation through watch vibration • Review captures in the Photos library Requirements: • A compatible Garmin watch with the YACam Connect IQ app • Garmin Connect installed on iPhone • Bluetooth enabled Photos and videos remain on your iPhone. YACam does not upload your media to a YACam server. YACam is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garmin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: YACam at none against SayCheese's shown. SayCheese's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. SayCheese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and YACam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SayCheese | YACam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoav Franko | Redika Yudha Kurniadi |
In-app purchases
SayCheese
- SayCheese Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
- SayCheese Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
- SayCheese Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase$39.99
YACam
- YACam Premium Lifetime$1.99









