Hey Camera - Hands Free Camera

Name: Hey Camera - Hands Free Camera
Rating: 4.4 (793 reviews)
Author: Ross Martin

By: Ross Martin App

Voice & Gesture Camera

Overview

Version:

4.5.3

Last updated: 2026-09-19

Ranking

#61,875 ▲ 5

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Hey Camera is a hands-free camera app controlled by customizable voice commands or an open-palm gesture. Capture photos, start and stop video, switch cameras, and control the flash without touching your iPhone—ideal for group photos, tripod shots, and recording from a distance.

Shoot up to 4K at 60 FPS on supported devices with HDR, video stabilization, lens selection, ultra-wide capture, self-timer, zoom, tap-to-focus, exposure control, and volume-button shutter support. Speech recognition runs entirely on-device, so voice commands work offline and your audio stays private. Hey Camera Pro unlocks unlimited voice and gesture commands through an annual subscription or lifetime purchase.

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By:

Ross Martin

Rating:

4.40

(793) 1 new ratings

Version:

4.5.3 Last updated: 2026-09-19

Version code:

891771050

Creation date:

2017-08-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

62.07MB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-23

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Ranking

# 61,875 ▲ 5

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Developed by:

Ross Martin

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hey-camera-hands-free-camera/id1271273970

Website:

https://heycamera.app

User Reviews

Users consistently praise Hey Camera for its hands-free, voice-activated capture, especially for one-handed shooting and quick framing. The app is described as simple to use and highly responsive, with customizable voice commands. However, recurring issues across multiple reviews include stability problems (crashes/locks), inconsistent video save behavior (stopping and saving clips), and offline-saving limitations (no save without network). Some users also note a paywall after a short trial and limited Bluetooth/AirPods compatibility. Overall, it’s a strong productivity tool when functioning, but reliability and offline/save issues limit practicality.

Pros

Hands-free voice control for photos and videos works reliably and responds quickly.
Significantly aids one-handed shooting by enabling voice capture and easy framing.
Simple and easy-to-use design.
Customizable voice commands/trigger words.

Cons

Crashes or locks up soon after launch, making it intermittently non-functional.
Video can fail to stop or save correctly, resulting in incomplete clips.
No offline saving: media isn’t saved without an active network connection.
Free usage is capped; after a few shots you must pay for the unlimited version.
AirPods/Bluetooth control not supported, limiting hands-free workflow.

Recent reviews

When your arms aren’t long enough, or nobody else is around to take the shot of just you, or you and friends, set your phone on something and walk back to where you were (no self timer to worry about) and tell Hey Camera to take the shot! And you can use whatever words or phrases you want for the commands. I like to say “Shoot” instead of “Take a picture,” for example. It’s one of my favorite apps.

by ke*****, 2026-05-02

App starts recording video immediately upon opening without even giving it a voice controlled instruction. Cannot switch verbally between video to camera....and won't react to voice commands.....essentially non functional.