# iBobber > Wireless fishfinder and fishing log that syncs with your smartphone. (iPhone/iPad app by ReelSonar, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibobber/id794673333 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ReelSonar, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/794673336) - Category: Sports - Price: Free - Rating: 4.00/5 from 254 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.1 · 96 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 6 more - Released: 2014-01-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibobber/id794673333/reviews.md ## What is iBobber? iBobber can now display fish detection and depth info on your Apple Watch! Love at first cast. The fishfinder that 
syncs with your iPhone or iPad. There’s a lot to love about iBobber™. It syncs via Bluetooth® Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology) with your iOS device up to 100’ away from a boat, shore, kayak, or pier, so you have a fishfinder with a solid connection, that won't deplete your phone's battery like wi-fi does, a fishfinder that goes up to 8hrs on a charge, that's half the size and weight— a fishfinder that’s as mobile as you are. The Bluetooth Smart standard is different from the Bluetooth® used in other fishfinders. Bluetooth Smart is designed for short messages from nearby devices such as temperature sensors, proximity sensors, and medical devices such as heart monitors, and now sonar signals. The iBobber app in conjunction with the iBobber bobber (sold separately) enables you to locate fish up to 135’ under water, GPS Tag favorite hotspots, map the contour o waterbeds, and measure water temperature. You’ll love that you can save all your fishing adventures with the Trip Log, and share them all on social media. You’ll also love the Lunar Calendar, Fish Alarm, Strike Alarm, Bobber Beacon, Weather sync, and the app’s stunning graphics. iBobber is for anyone who loves to find fish, and wants to catch more of them.
 Just cast the bobber (sold separately) and Ping! the iBobber app syncs via Bluetooth Smart and displays where the fish are. 

The iBobber app is designed for one-handed use, and can help make fishing more fun 
than it's ever been. Even if you have a boat-mounted fishfinder, iBobber can free
 you from seeing fish only under your boat.  And finding more fish is always a lot
 more fun than just fishing! iBobber App Features: Sonar Screen Locate Fish at Depths up to 135ft Depth Scale Fish Tagged with Depth Sonar Status Dashboard Battery Status (up to 8hrs of charge) Water Temperature Fish Alarm (on/off) Strike Alarm (on/off/adjustable) Bobber Beacon (on/off) Trip Log Just tap any GPS Tag button on any screen and the Date, Time, and Location of your trip auto-loads in Trip Log. Name your trip, then log conditions and the type of fishing. Log lures the fish are hitting on, and species of fish you've caught. Then share it all on social media with your friends who are stuck back in the office. Date Time Location (GPS coordinates) Title Lure Conditions Type of Fishing Fish Caught (type & number) Notes Share: Facebook, Twitter, Mail, Text Waterbed Mapping Map the contour of the bottom up to 100ft. Just cast, tap Begin, get ready 
to a count of 5, then reel the 
iBobber over the area to map, 
tap Stop, and have a look at the waterbed map, and see the contours of the bottom (up to
135' deep). Lunar Calendar Moonrise / moonset Sunrise / sunset
 The monthly lunar calendar will give you the moon phases by day and date. And you can also get the moon rise and set, and the sunrise and set— just tap today's date to see it. Weather iBobber weather is GPS based and provides current temperature, estimated high and low temperature for the day, the percentage chance of rain, wind speed and what direction it's blowing in from, as well as the barometric pressure. Settings Bluetooth Smart Sync Imperial / Metric Sonar Demo. And Waterbed Mapping speed adjustment. Bobber Specs Sonar Depth: Up to 135ft / 41m Bluetooth® Smart Range: Up to 100 ft / 30m Sonar: Single Beam, 90º, 118 kHz Power: Auto-On in water Units: Imperial / Metric Battery: 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charge: Up to 8 hours Size: 59mm Diameter Weight: 47gm / 1.7oz ## Key features - Fish detection and depth - GPS hotspot tagging - Waterbed mapping - Trip logging and social sharing - Lunar calendar - Fish and strike alarms ## What do users think of iBobber? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🎣 Good for dock fishing - 💡 Innovative product - 💰 Great value for price - 🗺️ Mapping feature works well - 📶 Good connection (sometimes) - ✨ User-friendly features - ✅ Works as advertised - 🚀 Fast setup - 💡 Portable and convenient - 👍 Accurate depth readings - 💡 Fun to use - ✅ Great for bank fishing - 💡 Useful for finding holes - 💡 Good for ice fishing flasher **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent disconnections - 🐛 App crashes often - 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity - 🐛 False readings/inaccurate data - 🐛 Annoying pop-ups (purchase date) - 🐛 Poor performance in certain conditions - 🐛 Battery drains phone quickly - 🐛 Not compatible with older devices - 🐛 Missing features from manual - 🐛 Unusable without cell reception - 🐛 Software issues make it unusable - 🐛 Does not show grass well - 🐛 Confuses sticks for fish - 🐛 Firmware update issues - 🐛 Display issues on iPhone X - 🐛 Bluetooth link loss - 🐛 Cannot update firmware from iOS - 🐛 Trip logs disappear after update - 🐛 Long screen update delays - 🐛 Weak sonar signal issues - 🐛 Depth reader starts too high - 🐛 Fish alarm won't stay on - 🐛 Requires profile creation - 🐛 Low range/connectivity issues - 🐛 Does not give audible ping **Commonly reported bugs** - Screen auto-locks during waterbed mapping - App crashes upon connecting - iBobber disconnects frequently - False readings (fish in swimming pool, incorrect depth) - Purchase date pop-up appears repeatedly - Cannot register for an account (server problem) - Device stops supporting phone after purchase - App closes when connecting - iBobber not connected after app reopens - Device only connects indoors, weak signal outdoors - Depth readings are inaccurate - Shows ghost fish - Shows ledges that don't exist - iBobber won't connect to phone - Connection lasts only for a second - App crashes all the time - Does not give audible 'ping' when fish is located - Screen doesn't update often - Marks fish at multiple depths simultaneously - Tries to sell Netfish on app start - Apple Watch app requires phone - Connection issues - Latest app update resolved previous issues - App doesn't fill iPhone X screen - Bluetooth connection uses lots of phone battery - Cannot update firmware from iOS - App won't let user update to new version - Display issues on iPhone X - Fish setting (beeps) does not come back on after disconnect - Bobber light difficult to turn back on after reconnect - Firmware won't update - iBobber won't connect - Trip logs disappeared after new update - Long screen update delays - Requests to update firmware repeatedly - Firmware update hangs - Won't connect to iPhone - Device won't charge or work after first use - iPhone 4s not Bluetooth LE ready **Most requested features** - Keep screen from auto-locking during mapping - Toggle sensitivity and range for flasher mode - Add more fish types to log (walleye, crappie, trout) - Allow editing of trip log entries (date, time, weight, etc.) - Add a 'don't ask again' option for purchase date prompt - Improve Bluetooth connection stability - Add audible 'ping' for fish detection - Allow offline profile creation/skip profile step - Add a trouble section/PDF manual - Alert when device is fully charged - Add three categories for fish sizes (small, medium, large) - Different color for different fish sizes - Depth reader starting at 1 ft - Different color for s/m/l fish - Raw sonar mode availability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibobber/id794673333/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Kinda works, app always crashes after connecting *2026-08-22, version 4.1* . ### 4/5 — Nice *2026-04-03, version 4.1* Fantastic bobber ### 4/5 — It does what it should, a few suggestions *2026-02-01, version 4.1* I’ll probably write more reviews in the future because this does seem like a simple dashboard with simple controls. One thing I find kind of bothersome that I think should be implemented in the next update is keeping the screen from auto locking when you are waterbed mapping. I mean seriously, the phone already does this when you’re watching a video or movie. It’s kind of annoying to have to go into their phone settings and keep it from going to sleep every 10 seconds. I click auto mapping, and I’m trying to see the screen while I’m using my hands to handle the reel, but I have to stop every 10 seconds and click the screen to keep it from falling asleep. Please fix this in the next update! Thx! Another thing I think would be very useful is to be able to toggle sensitivity and range especially for flasher mode. I got the whole circle, but if I’m fishing and only 10 feet of water it doesn’t do me good that I can’t see a blip at four or six feet I think this app has a lot of potential but I don’t think whoever pushes the updates has used this app once since it’s released. ### 2/5 — Make iBobber Great Again *2025-10-13, version 4.1* You get what you pay for! ### 2/5 — Frustrating *2025-03-02, version 3.88* Hey App Designer, whatever triggers the pop up asking me when I bought my ibobber is making your app unusable. When I reply “don’t ask again“ please, don’t ask again! Also, if I do enter a date of purchase, then DON’T ASK AGAIN. It seems every time the screen changes from sonar to settings to whatever it triggers that pop-up screen. ### 1/5 — Constantly disconnects/refuses to connect *2024-08-13, version 3.88* No matter if it’s 2 feet in front of me or 20 feet away, this thing RARELY works. I’ve stopped using it, you waste TONS of time trying to get this thing to work properly. I’d rather be fishing instead of messing on my phone troubleshooting. When it DOES decide to work (for 2 minutes until it randomly disconnects from my phone) it seems to give false readings. I’ve had it show fish in a swimming pool. Overall, this piece of junk + junk app is a complete waste of time and money. ### 5/5 — Great for Dock Fishing *2024-06-10, version 3.82* It works great and is a lot of fun. Haven’t encountered any of the issues other reviewers have had. Only issue is with my older iPad screen brightness but the app can be run in dark mode which is excellent. ### 4/5 — It does what it should, one suggestion *2024-05-07, version 3.82* I’ll probably write more reviews in the future because this does seem like a simple dashboard with simple controls. One thing I find kind of bothersome that I think should be implemented in the next update is keeping the screen from auto locking when you are waterbed mapping. I mean seriously, the phone already does this when you’re watching a video or movie. It’s kind of annoying to have to go into their phone settings and keep it from going to sleep every 10 seconds. I click auto mapping, and I’m trying to see the screen while I’m using my hands to handle the reel, but I have to stop every 10 seconds and click the screen to keep it from falling asleep. Please fix this in the next update! Thx! ### 4/5 — Dock Fishing *2024-04-24, version 3.82* Haven’t used for anything but fishing off our dock. Fun to use and see fish but obviously doesn’t guarantee a fish bite. ### 5/5 — It Works! *2023-12-02, version 3.7* We love iBobber. Always in my tackle box when bank fishing. A little fish finder on the go. Also, please continue to update the app. I was glad to see an update this week. Good product! ## Frequently asked questions about iBobber ### What does the iBobber app do? The iBobber app functions as a portable fishfinder when paired with the iBobber bobber device. It displays information such as fish detection, depth, water temperature, and allows you to map the waterbed contours. You can also log your fishing trips, tag favorite spots, and utilize features like fish alarms and a lunar calendar. ### What are the key features of the iBobber app? Key features include locating fish up to 135 feet deep, GPS tagging of hotspots, waterbed mapping, and measuring water temperature. The app also offers a trip log for recording fishing adventures, a lunar calendar, fish alarms, strike alarms, and weather synchronization. ### How much does the iBobber app cost? The iBobber app is free to download and use. The associated iBobber bobber device is sold separately and is required for the app's full functionality. ### What devices is the iBobber app compatible with? The iBobber app syncs via Bluetooth Smart with iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. It can also display fish detection and depth information on an Apple Watch. ### How can I use the iBobber app to improve my fishing? The app helps you find more fish by displaying their location and depth, allowing you to adjust your fishing strategy. Mapping the waterbed can reveal structures where fish might be hiding. Logging your trips and catches helps you learn what works best in different conditions and locations. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.2 — 2026-08-24 Improved iBobber connection handling in iOS 26. ### 4.1 — 2025-09-02 Updated Weather Data ### 4.0 — 2025-07-30 iBobber no longer requires users to register for an account before use. 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