# Hands vs Wave Camera

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands | Wave Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-camera-gesture-and-voice/id6761204061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bahtiyar Polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) | [Taylor Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736783130) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-camera-timer/id701500973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-camera-gesture-and-voice/id6761204061)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wave Camera Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Wave Camera Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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