Comparison

DiveShot vs Action Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DiveShot

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Change the way you take pictures and shoot videos while diving. With Diveshot, the innovative underwater housing branded Carbonarm.com, you can use your own Smartphone even to capture the most beautiful moments of your seaside holidays. Simply download this App on your iPhone, activate Bluetooth, and match your Iphone with your Diveshot housing. This App allows you to: • Use your Diveshot housing It is compatible with all currently available iPhone models. If you change your smartphone just download the App on the new phone and start having fun. • Use Advanced Adjusting Functions It is possible to manually adjust the following parameters: Time, ISO, HDR, White Balance, Auto or Manual Focus. Just like a real camera. And if you do not want to set all these parameters, you can set the Camera in Auto Mode. • Switch camera mode between photo/video with a button Just press the button for 4 seconds to switch from photo to video mode and back again. You can adjust each mode manually and separately, so you can customize each setting. • Take sefies while diving Watch directly on iPhone screen and take your underwater Selfie. Just turn on Selfie mode in the application. •Save your Iphone battery using the Energy Saving Mode. The DiveShot housing, distributed by Carbonarm.com and resold worldwide, allows to use any past, present and future iPhone models, thanks to the Bluetooth connection technology that allows to access camera functions directly without acting on the smartphone touchscreen. Guaranteed up to 60 meters deep, it is equipped with an optical sensor handle compatible with the application. Carbonarm is an Italian company founded in 2013, specialized in the production of strobes arms and accessories and high quality lights for underwater use. These arms are easily adaptable to all models of underwater cameras, both compact and professional. Today, the company successfully manufactures and resell led lights, underwater housings for action cam and smartphones and a complete range of related accessories.

About

Action Control

Transform your Apple Watch into a powerful remote for your GoPro. Seamlessly control recording, monitor battery and storage, and tag key moments. Find your misplaced camera with an audible alert.

Highlights
  • GoPro remote control
  • Real-time battery and storage alerts
  • Multi-camera synchronization
  • Highlight key moments
  • Switch shooting modes
  • Camera locator with sound
Features
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Action Control: Your GoPro's Perfect Partner Turn your Apple Watch into a powerful GoPro remote controller. Designed for adventurers, Action Control ensures you capture every thrilling moment without missing a beat. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro models including Hero8 Black, Hero9 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero11 Black Mini, Hero12 Black, Hero13 Black offering seamless integration. Key Features: Quick Capture: Start/stop recording on your GoPro with a simple tap. Real-Time Alerts: Monitor your GoPro's battery and storage status live. Multi-Camera Sync: Control multiple GoPros for epic multi-angle shots. Effortless Tagging: Highlight key moments for easy editing. Flexible Shooting Modes: Switch between photo, video, and timelapse modes effortlessly. One hand control: Start/stop recording and make highlights with just a single hand. Camera Locator: Misplaced your GoPro? With a simple touch, activate the camera's sound to easily find it, whether it's hidden in the grass or behind cushions. Upgrade your GoPro experience with Action Control. Capture every adventure perfectly with just a touch. Master your moments.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DiveShot at Free against Action Control's $4.99. DiveShot also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Action Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DiveShot is free to download; Action Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiveShot ships an update every 3 months, Action Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DiveShot versus Action Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiveShotAction Control
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—3.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabio BenvenutiGribovski Sergey

In-app purchases

None

DiveShot

No in-app purchases

None

Action Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiveShot free?
DiveShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Action Control free?
Action Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DiveShot or Action Control have ads?
Neither DiveShot nor Action Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiveShot or Action Control?
DiveShot ships an update every 3 months, and Action Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, DiveShot was updated on October 10, 2026 and Action Control on October 8, 2026.

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