Comparison

SelfieX vs Hey Camera

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

Head to head
About

SelfieX

Take high-quality selfies using your iPhone's rear camera. This app provides audio cues to guide your framing, automatically capturing the photo when you're perfectly positioned. Easily edit and share your enhanced self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Rear camera selfie capture
  • Audio framing guidance
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Quick editing tools
  • Save and share functionality
Features
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The app lets you take selfies with the better rear camera of the iPhone. The problem is, when you turn the screen away, you can’t see if your face is framed the way you want it to be. This app voices directions to guide your framing: right, left, up or down. When you aim the iPhone at your face at the right angle, the app automatically takes a photo. Turn your phone back to make quick edits (crop and tune brightness, contrast, saturation) and share. How it works: 1. Aim your iSight camera at yourself 2. Listen to the instructions while catching the angle 3. Turn your device back 4. Edit, save and share

About

Hey Camera

Capture photos and videos hands-free using voice commands. Configure custom phrases for actions like taking pictures, recording video, reversing the camera, and controlling the flash. Enjoy offline voice recognition and Siri integration for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Voice-controlled photo capture
  • Voice-controlled video recording
  • Configurable voice commands
  • Offline voice recognition
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Hands-free camera operation
Features
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Hey Camera is the hands-free camera for iPhone, controlled by your voice or a simple hand gesture. Say "Photo" or hold up your hand and it takes the shot — perfect for group photos, tripod shots, selfies from a distance and vlogging. No tapping, no timer scramble, no running back into frame. SAY IT • "Photo" — take a picture • "Video" / "Stop" — start and stop recording • "Reverse" — flip the camera • "Flash on" / "Flash off" Every phrase is yours to change in Settings. Speech recognition runs entirely on your device — nothing is sent anywhere, and it works without a connection. SHOW IT Hold up an open palm and the camera fires. Perfect for group photos, tripod shots, and anything more than an arm's length away. A SERIOUS CAMERA, TOO • 4K, 1080p and 720p at up to 60 FPS • HDR video and HDR photos, on the devices that support them • Video stabilization, from light smoothing to full cinematic • Choose which lens each side opens with, including the combined camera that makes 0.5× ultra-wide available • Self-timer with an optional flashing countdown • Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, and full exposure control • Torch confirmation so you can see a command land from across the room • Volume button shutter, and the screen stays awake while you shoot YOUR MEDIA Browse, preview and share everything you capture without leaving the app. PRO New users get a set of free voice and gesture commands to try. Hey Camera Pro removes the limit and is available as an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SelfieX4 screens
Hey Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Camera at 4.4 against SelfieX's 3.8. Hey Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (800 vs 27). SelfieX's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SelfieX sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hey Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hey Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hey Camera has 800 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SelfieX's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hey Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelfieX ships an update every 9 months, Hey Camera every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SelfieX versus Hey Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfieXHey Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (27 ratings)4.4 (800 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27800 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.Ross Martin

Customer experience

SelfieX

All ratings27 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral18.5%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative35.5%

Hey Camera

All ratings800 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative32.6%

Bugs and requests

SelfieX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hey Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Voice commands not working after updates
  • Photos and videos not saving properly
  • App freezing or crashing on launch
  • Inability to change camera modes or settings

Requested features

7 requests
  • Support for portrait mode and other camera features
  • Ability to control zoom and other camera settings
  • Option to disable visual indicators after photo/video capture
  • Slow motion and time-lapse video support
  • Bluetooth/wireless control support
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  • Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Family sharing and account management improvements

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SelfieX

One-time11
  • Vinny$0.99
  • Abigail Plumbington$0.99
  • Brother Man$0.99
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  • Doctor Tomm$0.99
  • Don Juan$0.99
  • Dusky Roads$0.99
  • Diane Boyer AM$0.99
  • Diane Boyer PM$0.99
  • Lucky Li$0.99
  • Lorenzo Conte$0.99
  • Sexy Sid$0.99
3 purchases

Hey Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Captures$2.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is SelfieX free?
SelfieX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hey Camera free?
Hey Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SelfieX or Hey Camera?
Hey Camera is rated higher. SelfieX averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Hey Camera averages 4.4 from 800 ratings.
Do SelfieX or Hey Camera have ads?
Neither SelfieX nor Hey Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SelfieX or Hey Camera?
SelfieX ships an update every 9 months, and Hey Camera every 2 days. Most recently, SelfieX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hey Camera on October 24, 2026.

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