Comparison

Hands vs WaveShot AI Hands

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

WaveShot AI Hands

Capture perfect photos effortlessly with a smart camera app that uses hand gestures to trigger automatic photo capture. Avoid timers and asking others to take your pictures, making solo photoshoots and group shots stress-free.

Highlights
  • Hand gesture recognition
  • Automatic countdown
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Hands-free photography
  • Simple interface
  • Fast saving to gallery
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Taking the perfect photo has never been this effortless. No strangers. No timers. No running back and forth. Just wave, pose, and smile. Now featuring Slim Photo, Pro Shot Count, Retro Camera, Color Tint, and Photo Stamp for even more creative and effortless photography. WaveShot is a smart camera auto-shutter app that makes hands-free photography effortless. Simply place your phone anywhere, raise your hand above your head, and wave. Once your gesture is recognized, an automatic countdown begins, giving you time to pose naturally before WaveShot captures the perfect shot—completely hands-free. Packed with powerful and creative features, WaveShot makes it easier than ever to capture the moments you love. Forget setting timers, sprinting back into position, or filling your gallery with dozens of nearly identical photos. Simply find the perfect angle, wave to start, and let WaveShot do the rest. Hands-Free Wave Camera WaveShot recognizes your hand wave to trigger the camera automatically, making it easy to take solo photos, selfies, family portraits, couple photos, travel memories, and group pictures—without touching your phone. Slim Photo Slim Feature for a slimmer and younger-looking appearance. Pro Shot Count Never miss the perfect moment. Choose how many photos WaveShot captures with a single wave: • 1 • 3 • 5 • 10 • 25 • 50 • 100 shots Perfect for portraits, action shots, group photos, and finding the best expression without repeatedly triggering the camera. Retro Camera Turn modern photos into timeless memories with realistic vintage camera effects inspired by iconic photographic eras, including: • 1990s Point-and-Shoot • 1980s Flash Pop • 1970s Sunbaked • 1960s Faded Slide • 1950s Kodachrome • 1920s Silver B&W • 1910s Autochrome • 1860s Sepia • 1840s Daguerreotype Color Tint Add creative color tints to your photos for unique moods and aesthetic social media content. Photo Stamp Give your photos context that lasts. Burn the moment right into the image: • Time • Date • Location Mix and match any combination, or switch stamping off with a single tap—your settings are remembered for next time. Perfect For • Travel & vacations • Family photos • Group photos • Couple photos • Selfies • Social media content • Portrait photography • Content creators • Travel journaling & everyday memories Main Features • Hand wave gesture recognition • Hands-free photo capture • Adjustable countdown timer • Pro Shot Count (1–100 photos) • Realistic Retro Camera filters • Color Tint effects • Photo Stamp (time, date & location) • Automatic saving to your gallery • Clean and easy-to-use interface WaveShot helps you spend less time worrying about taking the photo and more time enjoying the moment. If you enjoy WaveShot, please leave a rating and review. Your support helps us continue improving the app and bringing new features to everyone. WaveShot requires an active subscription ($9.99/year) to access all features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hands4 screens
WaveShot AI Hands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WaveShot AI Hands at 100% against Hands's 0%. WaveShot AI Hands also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WaveShot AI Hands sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hands ships an update every 3 months, WaveShot AI Hands every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hands versus WaveShot AI Hands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandsWaveShot AI Hands
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatMicroffort LLC

Customer experience

Hands

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative93.8%

WaveShot AI Hands

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hands

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WaveShot AI Hands

Subscriptions2
  • WaveShot Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • WaveShot Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • WaveShot Lifetime$319.99

Questions

Is Hands free?
Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WaveShot AI Hands free?
WaveShot AI Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hands or WaveShot AI Hands have ads?
Neither Hands nor WaveShot AI Hands shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hands or WaveShot AI Hands?
Hands ships an update every 3 months, and WaveShot AI Hands every 5 days. Most recently, Hands was updated on October 8, 2026 and WaveShot AI Hands on October 24, 2026.

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