# SportDiver — user reviews > 255 indexed App Store user reviews of SportDiver by PIONEER & CO, INC, rated 3.27/5 from 208 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportdiver/id1517840362/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportdiver/id1517840362.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 68 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 24 · 2★ 20 · 1★ 55 ## What do users think of SportDiver? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent product - 👍 Easy to use - 🔒 Great customer support - 📸 Amazing photos and videos - ⚙️ Reliable and stable **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and freezes - 🔌 App not compatible with latest iOS versions - 📱 Limited functionality compared to native camera app - 🔍 Issues with autofocus and zoom - 🔋 Battery drain issues **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch - App freezes during dives - Connectivity issues with Bluetooth - Inconsistent performance across iOS versions - Saved media not always accessible **Most requested features** - Support for higher video resolutions and frame rates - Ability to use all camera lenses and features - Integration with more camera modes (e.g. Cinematic, Macro) - Improved manual controls (focus, exposure, etc.) - Faster setup and pressure testing process ## Newest reviews (13 of 255) ### 3/5 — No 25 fps PAL *2026-06-07, version V3.5.3* I am a cameraman and i’m suprised that the app does not support PAL 25fps and 50fps. Europe standard. Please upgreat for us. Thanks ### 3/5 — Manque d’option liée au téléphone *2026-05-14, version V3.5.3* La base est super chouette et bien adapté pour une facilité d’utilisation sous l’eau. Malheureusement nous n’avons pas accès à toute nos options que nous offre les iphone sous l’eau… Ayant le 17 pro et adorant faire de la macro, j’ai été déçu de voir que je ne pouvais pas utiliser l’option des lentilles macro de mon iPhone alors qu’elles sont hyper puissante ! Si les développeurs pouvaient y penser à la prochaine mise à jour ce serait super chouette pour tout les utilisateurs qui, comme moi, raffolons des toutes petites bêtes qu’on a sous l’eau 🙂 ### 2/5 — Mehr Potenzial möglich *2026-03-15, version V3.5.3* Es ist nicht möglich 48MB und dreifach Linse trotz ProRAW gleichzeitig einzustellen Dadurch geht Potenzial der iPhone 17 pro Kamera verloren. Außerdem ist es nicht möglich 16:9 in Kombination mit ProRAW zu nutzen. App stürzt ab, wenn man Raumvideo Beta ausgewählt hat und dann auf die einstellung „Video“ klickt. ### 2/5 — Offline Einstellungen *2026-02-14, version V3.5.2* warum kann man die Kameraeinstellungen nicht mehr offline vornehmen, ohne vorher die Kamera in das Gehäuse zu tun? Die Einstellungen müssten doch in der App machbar sein. Die allererste Version der SportDiver App war wesentlich intuitiverer. ### 4/5 — Gut, aber Verbesserungen möglich *2026-01-27, version V3.5.1* Gute App zusammen mit Gehäuse. Einfaches Setup und Verbinden von Gehäuse und iPhone (15 Pro Max). Leider nicht alle Log Videomodes verfügbar. Fokussieren unter Wasser recht schwer, da kein Touchscreen, geht aber manuell über Pfeil Tasten. Verbesserungsvorschlag: Gehäuse mit 1-2 Custom Buttons versehen, die man frei belegen kann, z.B. mit Wechsel Kamera, AF und MF, Video und Fotomodus, etc. App soweit stabil. ### 4/5 — question *2025-12-11, version V3.5.1* how do you export the photos and videos from the app to your gallery ### 2/5 — App kaputt *2025-10-29, version V3.5* Nach einem Update stürzt die App beim Öffnen sofort ab. Neustart und Deinstallation helfen nicht. ### 2/5 — App Crashs *2025-10-26, version V3.5* Jedes Mal wenn ich die App öffnen will chrashed sie! iOS auf neustem Stand. App deinstalliert und neu installiert. Funktioniert trotzdem nicht. :( ### 3/5 — Love the pictures; Hate the app doesn’t like to work properly *2025-10-25, version V3.5* The camera housing is great. I’ve used it a few times and have taken some amazing pictures, but the app itself doesn’t like to work properly. When clicking on the app, it’ll look like it opens but then automatically closes as if it’s thinking about opening and says no. I’ve tried deleting the app and re-installing and still doesn’t work. In a situation where you have to set up quickly, this would not be the housing camera to use. ### 3/5 — iOS 26 auf iPhone 16pro und Version V3.5 funktioniert nicht *2025-10-25, version V3.5* App schließt sich nach 3 Sekunden, bitte fixen. Sonst bisher tadellos. ### 1/5 — Update der App? *2025-09-30, version V3.4.6* Die App läuft extrem instabil auf unserem iPhone 15 Pro Max mit iOS 26. Wird die App noch angepasst oder eventuell gar nicht mehr weiterentwickelt? Letztes Update der App vor 11 Monaten ist eine Ewigkeit. Bei 10 Tauchgängen und dabei 5 Abstürzen der App ist das untragbar und treibt uns wahrscheinlich zur Konkurrenz. ### 1/5 — Stürzt mit iOS 26 immer ab *2025-09-20, version V3.4.6* Keine App Nutzung mit iOS 26 möglich. ### 1/5 — Crashed a lot *2025-09-10, version V3.4.6* The app kept crashing when I was trying to use it. Very frustrating when trying to dive and not having internet to troubleshoot…. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App freezes mid dive *2026-04-03, version V3.5.3* iPhone 16 pro max, app freezes mid dive with no way to reset it until you take the phone out of the housing. Complete waste of money. Latest version of sport diver app and using iOS 16.4 ### 1/5 — Don’t use the Sealife Ultra *2026-03-02, version V3.5.3* The app keeps freezing, the shutter stops working. Absolutely not fit for purpose. I am on my second Sealife ultra case and it is doing the same thing It has ruined my last three dive trips. I am asking for my money back when I get back to the UK ### 1/5 — Crashea *2025-10-29, version V3.5* Crashea al abrir en iPhone 17 pro con ios 26 ### 1/5 — iP17Pro - App lässt sich nicht öffnen *2025-10-28, version V3.5* Beim Versuch, die App zu öffnen, ist kurz der Start des Programms zu sehen, dann schließt sich die App wieder. Etwas, was nicht funktioniert, kann nur mit einem Stern bewertet werden. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2025-10-28, version V3.5* The robot support is a joke ### 1/5 — Bad way to start *2025-10-28, version V3.5* After accepting access settings that app force crashes and will not open. I have uninstalled several times and restarted my phone several times. It’s not us it’s you SeaLife. Stop telling people to restart their phones. ### 1/5 — Always problems *2025-10-26, version V3.5* The same problem as always. Tried to open and the app killed itself. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone anymore *2025-10-25, version V3.5* - tried restarting iPhone several times - tried removing and installing app several times - checked to make sure all correct settings are selected. App attempts to load but doesn’t and then takes me back to Home Screen. All updates are up to date on iPhone and app Plenty of storage remaining on iPhone and iCloud Currently on iPhone 16 pro and running on iOS 26.0.1 ### 1/5 — Nie działa *2025-10-25, version V3.5* Nie uruchamia sie na nowej wersji iOS… naprawcie jak najszybciej ### 1/5 — Latest update crashes immediately / makes housing worthless *2025-10-25, version V3.5* App auto updated yesterday and now crashes immediately upon opening. Have tried every troubleshooting option for updating phone, clearing caches, even downloaded the app on another phone. Still crashes immediately upon opening. The expensive housing is now useless. Very frustrated to have spent so much money on the housing and booking dive tours and filling up my suitcase only to have it be completely worthless. Will be demanding a refund/return. Absolutely not cool. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great product with amazing support *2026-08-07, version V3.6.1* The sport diver app is great — very straightforward to use, which is nice if you’re 50 feet underwater. The unexpected surprise is topside: the staff support is amazing! They helped me solve a problem (that was my fault) right before a long diving trip. I’m really impressed. ### 5/5 — Worked a treat *2026-05-23, version V3.5.3* For a first timer without experience, this worked great for me. Super sharp photos and videos from my iPhone 16PM. Very ergonomic under water. Couple of niggles: - the provided laniard is too short - the provided batteries died on the second day with not enough warning Battery usage on the phone was no issue for me. Following the manual’s advice of switching to airplane mode and quitting all apps let me do a full day’s diving (3 dives) without opening the enclosure, and still have ample power at the end of the day. But next time, I’ll use a brand new set of batteries for the enclosure every day, unless i’m certain to be able to open the enclosure part way through the day. ### 5/5 — Great support! *2026-04-17, version V3.5.3* I had an issue with the housing. The support staff were friendly and very helpful. Got housing back fast and functioning like new! ### 5/5 — LOVE the Smart Phone SeaLife Housing Case! *2026-04-04, version V3.5.3* Several Years ago, (first year they were available?!) I purchased the Housing for my wife’s IPhone, since She loved taking pictures while diving; She seldom was able to include herself in the photo nor able to get the nicer shots with an older GoPro. I purchased the case for Her as a present, but ended up using it most of the time after Her seeing what great pics and video I took with it! Less than a year later, I bought a SECOND case so She could still take pics and video of her own (i.e., Both of us with our own while diving! The past few years, I’ve had many opportunities to dive without my wife present, thanks to a “job” 😊 allowing Me to visit several ideal diving locations! On a recent dive, I noticed my case locking knob becoming so loose, I could spin it 360 degrees around the housing with it open, yet the case ALWAYS pressurized fine after the Timeout. I thought this could be tightened, but wanted to confirm by calling Bjorn for assistance He gave me over the phone a few days ago, In fact, I purchased BOTH cases from Bjorn, answering ANY questions I had for the product over the years. Bjorn told me the cap on the knob was merely a cover, easily able to pry off with small screwdriver, displaying the small locking phillips screw. I was easily able to tighten the screw "just enough" to return the locking knob back to it original tightness. Bjorn recommended a small amount of silicone glue over the screw to keep it in place, and minimize any moisture from entering just the locking knob. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for your “over the phone service,” Bjorn! I can tell You since owning your fine product, I'm pretty sure my satisfaction using your case has had DOZENS of fellow divers ordering one! In fact, at the Beaches Resort several years ago, one of the Dive Guides CANCELLED his expensive camera order to purchase a SeaLife phone housing at a greatly reduced price, after seeing the excellent pics and video I was able to show him. As a courtesy to fellow divers on guided trips the past few years, I’ve taken Family or Dive Buddy Group pics to airdrop or e-mail to fellow Divers I just met! I wouldn’t be surprised if many of those pics or videos I’ve shared sold several more of this EXCELLENT product! Thank You again, Bjorn! RB ### 5/5 — Excellent Product *2026-01-03, version V3.5.1* SeaLife Sport Diver housing and application have been a pleasure to work with. The company clearly believes in continual improvement. As they get feedback from customers and beta testers about any bugs, they promptly fix them. Their updates to the features and functionality have been very worthwhile improvements. The company seems to have built its reputation on both great products as well as customer service, and it shows! When I dive I bring both my bigger rig which is a full frame camera and housing as well as my Sport Diver. More often than not I get better results from the SportDiver because I’m relying on the high quality point and shoot nature of my iPhone 17 ProMax. My hat is off to the company and its management for designing and standing behind such solid quality products. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2025-11-10, version V3.5.1* Customer support is outstanding - I had a few issues with a new release that they were able to help me with within minutes. The photos I took on my first dive trip with the housing were fabulous and the app was pretty easy to use for a novice. ### 5/5 — Great support *2025-11-04, version V3.5.1* The app was perfect until the iPhone update then it was not working. After contacting support they sent me a beta that was a perfect fix and I was up and running quickly. Support was super helpful. I love the product and the app is easy to use. ### 5/5 — Straight forward and convenient underwater photography! *2025-08-23, version V3.4.6* I’ve been using this camera housing in Bonaire with my iPhone 15 and it has been a joy! Keep in mind I am not a professional photographer. The main pro for me is that I have access to my photos immediately after diving. And since they are in the photos app, editing is a snap. Picture quality obviously depends on a variety of factors but I am very happy with my photos thus far. Another pro is that setup is a breeze. Additionally, the app gives me a bit of peace of mind taking my phone in the water because it analyzes the housing seal before diving. The downside in my case so far is macro photography. I am planning on adding some of the accessories such as lights and lenses to improve macro and lighting quality. Overall, if you are looking for a way to simply snap pictures using the camera you already own, this is the solution. ### 5/5 — Problemy z produktami Sealife SportDiver *2025-06-15, version V3.4.6* Aplikacja nie działa nie daje się też jej ściągnąć ### 5/5 — Amazing in Every Way *2025-06-10, version V3.4.6* This housing has performed flawlessly on dives in three continents ranging from 30-120 feet. Software has worked perfectly. The housing is like a tank. Battery life is fantastic. Customer service has been excellent. I literally could not be happier!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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