# FishPhone by Vexilar > Underwater camera monitor for smartphones and tablets. (iPhone/iPad app by Vexilar.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishphone-by-vexilar/id765267904 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vexilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/719116543) - Category: Sports, Photo & Video - Price: Free - Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-12-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishphone-by-vexilar/id765267904/reviews.md ## What is FishPhone by Vexilar? As the name implies, FishPhone turns your smartphone or tablet into a fully functional underwater camera monitor. Now anyone with a smartphone or tablet will get a color /black and white video image delivered right to the palm of your hand. Using Wi-Fi signal technology to create its own “hotspot”. You can share your video signal with as many friends as you like or password protect it just for yourself. You don’t need cell phone coverage to use it, the FishPhone works anywhere in the world. To use the FishPhone App you must connect to an existing FishPhone Camera Transmitter or purchase one for yourself. The FishPhone Camera System (#FP100) is a stand alone, fully functional, smartphone controlled system that allows you to record video or still images and easily send it off to your friends in an e-mail or text. The FishPhone Camera System comes with a unique holder and battery pack system that makes it easy to carry and manage 50 feet of cable. The portable FishPhone camera pack system can power your FishPhone for six hours between charging. The underwater camera used in the FishPhone system is a Color/ B&W camera that automatically shifts from color to black and white when light conditions are limited to increase display contrast. ## Key features - Smartphone/tablet as camera monitor - Wi-Fi hotspot creation - Video and still image recording - Email/text sharing - Works globally without cell coverage - Portable camera system with battery pack ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishphone-by-vexilar/id765267904/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Upgrade or it’s not usable *2019-09-24, version 1.7.6* I bought a new iPad , so what am supposed to do now, it does not work with my new tablet. I only bought the camera 18 months ago. So should I throw out my fish phone camera? ### 4/5 — Please upgrade to IOS 11 *2018-01-13, version 1.7.6* Needs to be compatible with IOS 11, ### 4/5 — App needs update for iOS11 *2017-12-10, version 1.7.6* Any plans on updating this unit to make it compatible with the new version of iOS11? ### 1/5 — Not 32bit compatible! *2017-04-11, version 1.4* Will not work at all in the next iOS release. Please fix this great app! ### 5/5 — Very easy to use *2017-01-19, version 1.4* Very easy to use. If there were to be improvements, I'd ask for the ability to run the app without being connected to the camera so that photos and videos taken with the app can be easily viewed. ### 3/5 — Please update *2016-12-28, version 1.4* Overall a good app but desperately needs an update to work with bigger screens ### 5/5 — Works great. *2014-09-09, version 1.3* Love taking pictures and video while ice fishing. ### 5/5 — Best fishing camera *2014-03-23, version 1.3* This is the best fishing camera I have ever used and with the full colour and details amazing !!!! ### 1/5 — UPDATE BRICKS APP *2014-03-06, version 1.2* I had zero technical issues with this app until I updated it 5 minutes ago. I'm using an iPad 2 running the most up to date iOS. Now when I open the app I cannot hit the "Agree" button on the initial page. My first thought upon using the app was "why do I continually have to hit agree on this screen. Why can't it be EULA'ed and one and done. Whatever. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I HAVE A MAJOR ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT STARTING THIS WEDNESDAY. Consumers pay for a product, that product should work. End of discussion. I cannot believe this app update was pushed out for consumers and wasn't tested on the major operating systems. Edit 3/6/14 Was told the update would be fixed within a week - still doesn't work. Will be sending this back for a full refund. I should have known it would have ended up being junk the minute I looked at the U/I and seen that it looked like a 8 year old coded it. ### 1/5 — Very Disappointing! *2014-03-05, version 1.2* Like other recent reviewers, my iPads no longer work with this app after the update. Completely inexcusable! How can you provide an update and not know it won't work with what is probably the most popular device? Neither my iPad 1 or 2 work at all. Poor reflection on Vexilar overall. ## Frequently asked questions about FishPhone by Vexilar ### What is FishPhone? FishPhone turns your smartphone or tablet into a fully functional underwater camera monitor. It receives video signals from a FishPhone Camera Transmitter, allowing you to view live footage directly on your device. ### Does FishPhone require an internet connection? No, FishPhone does not require cell phone coverage or an internet connection. It uses Wi-Fi signal technology to create its own hotspot, allowing it to work anywhere in the world. ### Can I record video with FishPhone? Yes, the FishPhone App allows you to record video or still images from the connected FishPhone Camera Transmitter. You can then easily share these recordings via email or text. ### How long does the FishPhone camera system battery last? The portable FishPhone camera pack system can power your FishPhone for up to six hours between charges, providing ample time for your underwater viewing sessions. ### What devices does FishPhone support? FishPhone is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work on iOS platforms. ### What is the rating for FishPhone? FishPhone has a rating of 3.5 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception. ### When was FishPhone last updated? The latest version of FishPhone was released on July 20, 2017. The app was initially released on December 14, 2013. ### Does FishPhone have ads? No, FishPhone does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.6 — 2017-07-20 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Many bug fixes and under-the-hood upgrades and improvements. ### 1.4 — 2014-10-17 Updated for iOS 8 ### 1.3 — 2014-03-08 Minor improvements. ### 1.2 — 2014-02-20 Performance improvements for older devices. ### 1.1 — 2014-01-03 Now compatible with iOS 5.0 and up. ## Apps similar to FishPhone by Vexilar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [STRIKER™ Cast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/striker-cast/id1445657766) | 4.7 (148) | Free | Sports | | [Fishing Points - Lake Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-points-lake-maps/id1210881624) | 4.5 (2,159) | Free | Sports | | [FishHunter - Fish Finder/Sonar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhunter-fish-findersonar/id742636886) | 3.9 (764) | Free | Sports | | [Troll Master Depth Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-master-depth-calculator/id1459946758) | 3.9 (72) | Free | Sports | | [Minn Kota i-Pilot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minn-kota-i-pilot/id1033023953) | 2.9 (61) | Free | Sports | | [Cuddeback](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuddeback/id1565583957) | 4.5 (2,403) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Vexilar - [SonarPhone by Vexilar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonarphone-by-vexilar/id719116540) - [Vexilar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexilar/id6752769665) All apps by Vexilar: https://appshunter.io/developer/719116543 ## Related topics [fishphone by vexilar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fishphone-by-vexilar) · [vexilar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vexilar) · [vexol](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vexol) · [sonarphone by vexilar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sonarphone-by-vexilar) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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