Comparison

Hands vs Wave Camera

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

Head to head
About

Hands

Capture self-portraits with ease using this tool that allows you to trigger the camera shutter with a clap. Set timers and choose between single or sequential shots for perfect solo or group photos.

Highlights
  • Clap to Shoot Mode
  • Single and 3 Shots mode
  • Multiple timer options
  • Intuitive interface
  • Direct saving to photo album
  • In-app preview
Features
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Take photos without touching your phone. Hands-Free lets you start the camera timer from across the room — no remote, no rushing back to your phone, no awkward reaching. Just set up your shot, step into frame, and start the countdown with a gesture, a snap or your voice. Four ways to start the timer: • Raise your hand — hold up an open palm and the countdown begins. • Snap your fingers — one quick snap is enough. • Say “Cheese” — or “Shoot”. Speech is recognized right on your device. • Wait for everyone — pick how many faces, and the countdown starts once they're all in the frame. Pick whichever feels most natural. You can turn each one on or off right from the camera screen. Why you'll love it: • Perfect for group photos where everyone wants to be in the shot. • Great for solo selfies and full-body pictures. • Countdown from 1 to 60 seconds, with a beep every second — heard even when your ringer is off. • With the back camera, the flash light blinks along with the countdown so everyone knows when to smile. • Take up to 20 photos per shoot — as a quick burst so nobody's caught mid-blink, or spaced up to a minute apart. • 0.5× wide angle on iPhones with an ultra-wide camera, so the whole group fits. • Front and back camera support, on iPhone and iPad. • Adjustable snap sensitivity to match your space. • Photos save straight to your library. Simple and private. Everything happens on your device. The camera is only on while the camera screen is open, and the microphone only listens when Snap or Voice is turned on. Audio is never recorded, and nothing is shared. Set it up once and never touch your screen mid-shot again. Download Hands-Free and capture the moment your way.

About

Wave Camera

Control your camera with simple hand gestures and voice commands. Capture photos, record videos, zoom, and manage settings hands-free. Ideal for content creators, group shots, and accessibility needs.

Highlights
  • Gesture-controlled photo and video capture
  • Natural voice commands for camera settings
  • On-device speech recognition
  • In-app gallery with voice navigation
  • Customizable cameraman name
  • Hands-free operation
Features
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Your camera , controlled by a wave and your voice. Wave Camera is a gesture-enabled and voice-controlled camera app that lets you take photos, start and stop recording videos, and control camera settings using one simple hand wave or natural spoken commands. Simply wave your hand or say a command, and Wave Camera takes a photo or starts recording. HANDS-FREE VIDEOS & PHOTOS FOR EVERYONE Perfect for content creators, group photos on a tripod, accessibility needs, photographers, outdoor videos, workouts, solo filming, or anyone who wants a truly hands-free camera experience. HAND GESTURES INCLUDE: • Wave in Photo mode: take a photo • Wave in Video mode: start recording • Wave while recording: stop recording VOICE COMMANDS INCLUDE: • Capture: "take a photo", "start recording", "stop recording" • Zoom: "zoom in full", "zoom in a little", "zoom to 3x" • Camera control: "switch camera", "selfie", "video selfie" • Lighting: "flash on", "torch on", "brighter", "darker" • Timer: "timer 5 seconds", "timer on", "cancel timer" • Focus: "focus lock", "focus unlock", "reset focus" • Gallery: "swipe left", "swipe right", "play video", "delete" • And many more! FEATURES: • Simple wave gesture camera control • Many natural voice commands • On-device speech recognition — no internet required • In-app gallery with full voice navigation • Self-timer with visual countdown overlay • Countdown flash and command feedback flash options • Voice feedback confirmation for commands • Custom "Cameraman Name" personalization, such as "Max, zoom in full" • Works in both portrait and landscape orientations FREE TIER: • Manual photo capture and video recording are always free and unlimited • 15 free uses of advanced voice commands and gesture controls • 5-minute custom cameraman name trial Wave Camera PRO MONTHLY: • Unlimited advanced voice commands while subscribed • Unlimited advanced gesture controls while subscribed • Unlimited custom cameraman name use while subscribed • Auto-renewable monthly subscription • Cancel anytime in App Store account settings Wave Camera PRO — LIFETIME: • Unlimited advanced voice commands • Unlimited advanced gesture controls • Unlimited custom cameraman name use • One-time purchase — no subscription, no expiry Subscription automatically renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://wavecameraapp.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://wavecameraapp.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Hands4 screens
Wave Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hands at none against Wave Camera's 2. Hands also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Wave Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Wave Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hands ships an update every 3 months, Wave Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hands versus Wave Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandsWave Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatTaylor Simmons

In-app purchases

None

Hands

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wave Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Wave Camera Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Wave Camera Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Hands free?
Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Camera free?
Wave Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hands or Wave Camera have ads?
Neither Hands nor Wave Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hands or Wave Camera?
Hands ships an update every 3 months, and Wave Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hands was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wave Camera on October 20, 2026.

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