Comparison

Canon Camera Connect vs SayCheese

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

Head to head
About

Canon Camera Connect

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Canon cameras to your smartphone or tablet. Control your camera remotely with live view, add location data to images, and update camera firmware.

Highlights
  • Transfer camera images to smartphone
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • Add smartphone location data to images
  • Bluetooth remote shutter release
  • Firmware transfer
  • Wi-Fi connection switching
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Canon Camera Connect is an application to transfer images shot with compatible Canon cameras to smartphone/tablet. By connecting to a camera with Wi-Fi (direct connection or via wireless router), this application provides the following features: ・Transfer and save camera images to a smartphone. ・Remote shoot with live view imaging of the camera from a smartphone. ・Connect with Canon's various services. This application also provides the following features for compatible cameras. ・Acquire location information from a smartphone and add it to the images on the camera. ・Switch to a Wi-Fi connection from pairing status with a Bluetooth enabled camera. ・Remote release of the camera shutter with a Bluetooth connection. ・Transfer the latest firmware. *For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=cc -Operating System  iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 -Bluetooth System Requirement For Bluetooth connection, the camera needs to have a Bluetooth function, and your device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 or later (supports Bluetooth Low energy technology). -Compatible File Types JPEG, MP4, MOV, CR3, CR2, HEIF ・RAW (CR3/CR2) images can be imported as RAW format by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [Yes] from the [Images on camera] setting while connected to compatible model (iOS 12.1 or later for CR3). ・ Importing RAW (.CR2) format is possible with wireless compatible EOS models and some PowerShot models (G1 X Mark III / G9 X Mark II / G7 X Mark II). ・RAW (CR2/CR3) images are resized and imported into JPEG by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [No]. ・RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. ・MOV files and 8K movie files shot with EOS cameras cannot be saved. ・RAW movie files shot with compatible cameras cannot be saved. ・AVCHD files shot with Camcorder cannot be saved. -Important Notes ・If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. ・Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.  ・In the case of using Power Zoom Adapter, please set the Live View function to ON. ・The images may include your personal information such as GPS data. Be careful when posting images online where many others can view them. ・Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details.

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/

Screenshots

Canon Camera Connect4 screens
SayCheese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canon Camera Connect at none against SayCheese's 4. Canon Camera Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). SayCheese's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and monetization model 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Canon Camera Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon Camera Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon Camera Connect has 152K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 21% and 20% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 3 months, SayCheese every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Canon Camera Connect versus SayCheese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon Camera ConnectSayCheese
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (152K ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings152K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.Yoav Franko

Customer experience

Canon Camera Connect

All ratings148,767 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,876 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative71.5%

SayCheese

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Canon Camera Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Unable to register new cameras
  • Photos not transferred sequentially
  • Fails to detect surrounding WiFi networks
  • Bluetooth connection not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve GPS geotagging functionality
  • Implement background photo transfer
  • Add intervalometer feature
  • Allow remote lens focus control

SayCheese

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Canon Camera Connect

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SayCheese

Subscriptions3
  • SayCheese Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is Canon Camera Connect free?
Canon Camera Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canon Camera Connect or SayCheese?
Canon Camera Connect is rated higher. Canon Camera Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 152K ratings, while SayCheese averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Canon Camera Connect or SayCheese have ads?
SayCheese shows ads; Canon Camera Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Canon Camera Connect or SayCheese?
Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 3 months, and SayCheese every 4 days. Most recently, Canon Camera Connect was updated on October 31, 2026 and SayCheese on October 30, 2026.

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