# goWatch for GoPro® — user reviews

> 105 indexed App Store user reviews of goWatch for GoPro® by Harald Meyer, rated 2.30/5 from 40 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 24

## What do users think of goWatch for GoPro®?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast pairing and connection when working
- 💰 Affordable alternative to official GoPro remote
- 🔋 Shows battery level of camera
- ⚡ Instant control without touching camera
- 🎮 Multiple control functions (record, mode switching, power on/off)
- 📱 Works well with compatible devices when properly configured
- 🛠️ Responsive developer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- ❌ Installation/download failures after purchase
- 🔗 Inconsistent pairing with various GoPro models
- ⏱️ Slow response time between commands
- 📺 No live preview feature
- 🔄 Requires manual reconnection after watch screen timeout
- 🌐 Outdated or missing tutorial videos
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with specific GoPro models
- 🎯 Unclear installation instructions for new users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to download after payment
- App doesn't appear on Apple Watch after purchase
- Bluetooth pairing fails or hangs indefinitely
- Connection drops within minutes of pairing
- App crashes during recording
- Pairing process shows cryptic device names (???) instead of camera names
- Grey 'Purchased' button instead of download option
- Incompatibility with GoPro Hero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 models (inconsistent)
- Watch Series compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Live preview/real-time video feed
- Ability to rename cameras for multiple device users
- Improved connection stability
- Better troubleshooting documentation
- Updated tutorial videos
- Faster response times
- Persistent connection without screen timeout

## Newest reviews (12 of 105)

### 3/5 — 在我换了新手表s9之后，还是不能正常连接我的hero9，总是提示error。我用s6的时候就不能正常用，再买了一次还是不可以。因此我请求退款了

*2025-04-05*

1

### 4/5 — Perfect !

*2025-01-29*

Tous les fonctions fonctionne bien et c’est instantané. Pas de délai ! Après plusieurs test j’ai u une petite déconnexion il suffit de sélectionner la go pro et ça repart… j’espère que ce ne sera pas trop récurant. Plus d’info à mon retour de la montagne pour la cinquième étoile !

### 3/5 — Horrible! Do not buy

*2024-11-24*

I bought the app, worked once then disappeared from my phone, can’t redownload it, just a grey purchases button. What a scam and disappointment.

### 3/5 — Как установить?

*2024-05-18*

Купил приложение,на часах не появилось,что делать?

### 3/5 — NO FUNCIONA… (SOLUCIONADO)

*2024-04-29, version 1.0.7*

No hay forma de emparejar mi Apple Watch Ultra, con la GoPro 11 black, solucionen o devuelvan el dinero…
RECTIFICO VALORACIÓN, contratiempo solucionado, se han tomado el tema con mucho interés para solucionar el problema, gracias.
Por ahora funciona correctamente por eso 3 estrellas, dejaré pasar unos días para ver resultados

### 1/5 — Doesnt work

*2024-04-19*

Lost 4$.. it doesnt work

### 1/5 — He comprado la app y no me deja instalarla

*2024-04-13, version 1.0.7*

Necesito ayuda por favor, he comprado la app y no he podido instalarla

### 4/5 — Появилось в часах

*2024-04-08*

Появилась в часах но не сразу, успел поругать вас, проверю и допишу отзыв.

### 1/5 — Appairage impossible

*2024-04-04*

Possesseur d’une gopro hero12, je ne parviens pas à l’appairer avec l’application sur Watch ultra2…
J’aimerais avoir une solution puisqu’il semble que ces appareils sont censés être compatible !
Dans le cas contraire, cela s’avérerait très décevant !

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-03-29*

Has a terrible time getting connected to my Hero 8. Usually takes three or four pairing requests to connect and then when it does it will work briefly and then within minutes lose connection. Then you have to open the pairing mode up again on the GoPro and start all over. I’m really disappointed. I thought this would be a good replacement for my GoPro wristband controller but alas it is not.

### 4/5 — Great remote app

*2024-03-23*

Excellent app for controller and GoPro only wish it had one more feature, and hopefully the developers can add it if possible, and that would be the preview. Other than that that Excellent app for controlling your GoPro at a distance.  I would get five stars if it wasn’t for the that missing feature of the preview.  👍🏼

### 1/5 — nicht untersützt von Gopro 12

*2024-02-19*

nicht untersützt von Gopro 12

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Purchased it,  but no download?

*2026-03-23*

OK, I’m not sure how it’s supposed to work but I’ve paid for apps before and I was either able to download them first or a self installed. It’s been 10 minutes and I still have a blank screen. So for now, I’ll have to give it a one since you can’t give it a zero.

### 1/5 — Schrott, Finger weg🤮🤬

*2025-08-17*

Die App wurde vorschriftsmäßig auf der Watch geladen. Die GoPro Max wird nicht gefunden. Das Erklärungs-Video nicht es nicht mehr. Unverschämtheit. Schade, dass keine 0 Sterne Bewertung gibt. ICH WILL MEIN GELD WIEDER HABEN.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2025-07-16*

This app Doesn't work on GoPro 10

### 1/5 — Doesn’t show up

*2025-02-10*

I bought the app for three bucks and now it doesn’t even show up on the watch. How was it available for purchase if it’s not on the watch?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work GoPro 12

*2025-01-27, version 1.0.8*

I have the Hero 12 black and it will not pair to Bluetooth.

### 1/5 — Complete rip off

*2024-11-30*

Didn’t work at all

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-08-01*

I bought this today for my Hero 10. The only thing that shows up connect devices is GoPro Quik-The Remote-and Vola. So it was a dead end and no way to connect. The you tube link on the app page is two years old. I wish I could get my 3 dollars back!!

### 1/5 — La aplicación no se descarga

*2024-07-08, version 1.0.7*

He comprado la aplicación y no se me descarga en el iPhone. Por favor si el desarrollador lee esto a ver como puede ayudarme

### 1/5 — Kein Download möglich - Bezahlung schon

*2024-05-07*

Ich konnte die App bezahlen aber nicht Downloaden..

### 1/5 — Mediocre at best

*2024-05-05*

When it’s connected it does what it’s supposed to but 90% of the time it loses connection and is continuously trying to connect. Frustrating as I have missed capturing loads of important footage and will probably try a proper remote

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Работает

*2025-07-08*

С часами Apple watch ultra 2 и камерой GoPro Hero 13 black работает прекрасно. Теперь не нужно покупать пульт для подводной съемки за совершенно другие деньги.

### 5/5 — Functional

*2024-12-03*

I was looking for a way to be able to start my videos without having to touch the camera and it works brilliantly like it’s supposed to do.
you can start and stop the rec 
you can switch modes of the camera
you can use a “find my” function if you lose your camera 
I like it!

### 5/5 — Годно

*2024-12-02*

Прямо на часах зашел, купил и установил.
Быстро и понятно, жаль нет предпросмотра картинки. 
В целом удобно

### 5/5 — Excelente!

*2024-11-21*

Funcionou perfeitamente com minha com GoPro Hero Sessions 5

### 5/5 — Hero 8 black

*2024-09-11, version 1.0.7*

Funziona perfettamente con Apple watch 9 nelle opzioni di connessione della fotocamera va aggiunto come come dispositivo telecomando.

### 5/5 — GoPro 12 Black et Apple Watch Ultra 2

*2024-09-01*

Application qui fonctionne bien si on la télécharge directement sur la montre.
Jumelage automatique en Bluetooth entre la caméra et la montre.
Interface simple avec l’essentiel.
Le tactile sur la montre est réactif.
Une télécommande a moins de 3 € c’est pas la ruine.
Une télécommande GoPro fait la même chose mais avec l’image.
La différence : le prix

### 5/5 — Seems to work wey

*2024-03-28*

I ordered the app on my iPhone 12, then downloaded and started the app on watch. Paired to my gopro12 with no issues in just a minute or two. I did see an odd list of  ??? During the pairing.

Once paired it seems to work well. It appears to use the settings from the previous recording which is fine. You can also switch modes and highlight along with power on and off.

Everything seems to work. But have not tried it in the field yet. So far satisfied.

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2024-02-21*

Amazing helpful app! Easy setup.  perfect for my skiing helmet mounted GoPro 

Thank you

Matty

### 5/5 — Werkt perfec

*2024-02-06, version 1.0.7*

Op 1 minuut geïnstalleerd op Apple watch serie 9 en Gopro hero 10. Eenvoudig maar doet wat je ervan verwacht.

### 5/5 — An sich gut

*2023-12-25*

Die App funktioniert an sich einwandfrei und tut was sie soll.

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