# Wakeye

> Automatic water ski and wakeboard video recording app based on GPS speed. (iPhone/iPad app by 3dm Design Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeye/id769001644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [3dm Design Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/778985931)
- Category: Photo & Video, Sports
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeye/id769001644/reviews.md

## What is Wakeye?

It’s all about one thing... Advance your skiing with automatic video!
Wakeye is a powerful water ski app designed to automatically capture every moment on the water. 
Simply set your speed and your iPhone or iPad Mini ( only with GPS) will start video recording when your boat reaches the set speed.
When you slow down or stop, it will stop recording.
Designed to be used with the Wakeye iPhone and iPad mounts, to create the complete video package for water skiing and wakeboarding (www.wakeye.com).

Wakeye’s goal is to ensure you capture only the skiing or wakeboarding you need or want. Using GPS speed it will know when to start recording and when to stop. You won’t have to worry about someone else pushing the record button anymore.

Easy zoom controls let you bring the skier right into the frame.

With a simple to use playback mode, you can delete, run or save into your library for you to edit or share later on.

Features:

- Automatically starts recording at a minimum set speed
- Stops recording 3KPH below the set speed
- Choose between KPH or MPH
- Never miss a pass or run because you didn’t push the record button
- No more wasted footage
- Use the zoom + and – buttons for a close up view
- View video in landscape or portrait orientation
- Use scrollbar tool for quick image navigation through your video playback
- Delete unwanted runs inside Wakeye
- Save to your video library then edit, share, save or delete
- Save drive space
- Save battery power
- Video stabilization integration
- Autofocus Lock

## Key features

- Automatic recording based on set speed
- Stops recording when speed drops
- Adjustable speed units (KPH/MPH)
- Zoom controls for close-up views
- In-app playback and deletion
- Save recordings to device library

## Chart rankings

- #192 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeye/id769001644/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-04-17*

Ditto to the prior review from. 4 years ago. Does not archive the video or, gets a black box that when you open it crashes the app.

### 3/5 — Cant get to record anymore ?

*2023-09-28*

Love this app when it works ! But no one to call or help you get it figured out ?  ……….  Before I’d just delete it and start over, now it just spins and won’t record ????

### 2/5 — Getting dated

*2022-05-14*

This works sometimes. It should record video to the normal iPhone video app and allow slo-mo. 

Updated app needed.

### 1/5 — Needs a serious update

*2021-01-21*

Doesn’t work properly on recent phones. Poor video quality

### 3/5 — Good, bad, and ugly

*2020-08-12*

What the app does well — in Auto mode, it does a great job of starting and stopping video recording at the preset speed. This is a great feature especially when taping slalom practice with just one ski buddy.  

What it does not do well— image stabilization is not good.  Not nearly as good as the native phone video app. 

The Ugly — the app seems to take control of the built in video app away from the user.  Specifically, optical zoom, frame rate, and image resolution.  Especially when paired with iPhone 11 Pro Max, it is a shame to take video settings control away from the native app.   

All we need is an app to turn the built in video camera on and off based on GPS speed.  No need to get fancy.  Just a speed based shutter release please.

### 1/5 — App Needs serious update!

*2020-08-09*

i love the camera mount but it’s a lot off money to spend when the app is so out of date and doesn’t work most of the time

### 2/5 — Please update!!!! Great when it works

*2019-06-12*

In need of serious update....doesn’t record always and you get a black box that can’t be deleted and causes the app to crash. Works great when it works!

### 1/5 — Used to work well before the latest update

*2018-06-28*

On my iPhone 7 it will record all video in slo mo. So I have to then go back and edit a video before I can watch it. Even though it’s set to auto record it will stop recording in the middle of a run 70% of the time. Very annoying and disappointing.

### 1/5 — Buyer beware

*2018-05-28*

I’ve this thing for a year.  All the screws loosen up for no reason all the time.  The app just plain won’t work with iPhone X.  Trying this update to see if anything is different.  The whole thing is about to go into the junk pile.

### 3/5 — When it works

*2018-02-19*

I love the app, sometimes. I have 2 Apple IPhones I use.  My 6S has stopped recording automatically. I cannot get it to change from manual to automatic. My 6 only records in slo-mo. If I want to watch anything in full speed, I have to put it in a video editor app I downloaded specifically to deal with this issue, then figure out how to speed it up to look remotely normal. I also have the Wakeye on my pylon which was $350 but is basically worthless when I can’t record anything.

## Frequently asked questions about Wakeye

### What is Wakeye?

Wakeye is a water ski and wakeboard app that automatically records video when your boat reaches a set speed. It stops recording when you slow down, ensuring you capture only the desired footage.

### How does Wakeye's automatic recording work?

The app uses your iPhone or iPad's GPS to detect the boat's speed. You set a minimum speed, and recording begins when that speed is reached. It stops recording when the speed drops 3 KPH below your set point.

### What devices does Wakeye support?

Wakeye is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The iPad Mini requires GPS functionality for the app to work.

### Can I review and manage my recordings with Wakeye?

Yes, Wakeye includes a playback mode where you can view, delete unwanted runs, or save your recordings to your device's library for later editing or sharing.

### Does Wakeye have ads?

No, Wakeye does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to provide an uninterrupted experience for users.

### What is the price of Wakeye?

Wakeye is a paid app, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all of its features.

### How often is Wakeye updated?

The latest version of Wakeye is 1.7.14, last updated on April 21, 2021. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is functional for its intended purpose.

### What is the user rating for Wakeye?

Wakeye has an average rating of 2.2 stars based on 17 ratings. This suggests that while the core functionality is present, user satisfaction may vary.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.14 — 2021-04-21

Bugs Fix

### 1.7.13 — 2018-05-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iPhoneX support and bug fix

### 1.7.12 — 2018-05-10

Added iPhone X support

### 1.7.11 — 2017-05-30

For iPhone 6+ and 7, 7+ we have now added Camera switching feature. You can now use the front camera in the Wakeye App.
The front camera does not have optical stabilization so you now get a clear video image using iPhone 6+,7,7+.

### 1.7.10 — 2017-04-27

Bug Fix

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