Comparison

SeaLife Micro 3+ vs Amber iX

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

Head to head
About

SeaLife Micro 3+

Wirelessly connect your underwater camera to your iPhone or iPad to view, download, and manage photos and videos. The app also allows for live streaming and remote camera control, ensuring you don't miss a moment underwater.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera connection
  • View and download photos/videos
  • Firmware updates
  • Live streaming view
  • Remote capture and settings control
Features
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Works with SeaLife Micro 3.0 underwater cameras. The SeaLife Micro 3+ app wirelessly connects the camera to your iPhone or iPad and includes the following features: • View pictures and play videos saved in camera’s memory on your iPhone and iPad • Wirelessly download pictures and videos from camera to your iPhone and iPad • Checks for new camera firmware updates and installs firmware updates • Downloaded files are automatically saved to iPhone’s/iPad’s Photo Gallery app • Live streaming view (above water) – you can see what the camera sees up to 100ft (30m) distance from the camera • Remotely capture pictures and videos and change camera settings

About

Amber iX

Securely store and access all your photos, videos, and documents from any device. Create collaborative spaces to share content with friends and family on your terms. Enjoy offline access and stream your media anywhere.

Highlights
  • Auto Camera Roll Backup
  • Digital Media Hub
  • Smart Cast for Big Screen
  • Offline File Access
  • Secure Login & Permissions
  • TLS/SSL Encrypted Connections
Features
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Welcome to the most Secure Smart Personal Cloud ever. Protect all of your photos, videos & digital documents on your Amber unit and access them from any device, anywhere. Powered by AmberCloud, you can share and create secure, collaborative spaces with friends, colleagues and family on your terms, with the Amber iX App. Key Features: Easy In. Easy Out: With Auto Camera Roll Backup you can free Up Space on Your Smartphone for all your Digital Content and easily share with loved ones. Digital Media Hub: Stream any of your digital files on-the-go or gather at home and share memories on the Big Screen with Smart Cast. Online or Offline: Enjoy all of your content regardless of your connection, download important files to your offline folder and access them when you’re in Airplane mode. Privacy First: Secure login, permission settings and TLS/SSL-encrypted connections so you can rest assured your files are secure and accessible to only those you choose. Bring Your Data Home with Amber. Your Cloud. Your Rules. Please Note: The Amber iX App requires an Amber or Amber X device, available at www.myamberlife.com Follow Us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter @myamberlife

Screenshots

SeaLife Micro 3+4 screens
Amber iX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amber iX at 3.4 against SeaLife Micro 3+'s 1.7. Amber iX also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). SeaLife Micro 3+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amber iX holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SeaLife Micro 3+'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Amber iX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeaLife Micro 3+ ships an update every 7 months, Amber iX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SeaLife Micro 3+ versus Amber iX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeaLife Micro 3+Amber iX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (34 ratings)3.4 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbility Enterprise Co., Ltd.LatticeWork Inc.

Customer experience

SeaLife Micro 3+

All ratings27 ratings
Positive7.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative70.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Amber iX

All ratings27 ratings
Positive59.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

SeaLife Micro 3+

No in-app purchases

None

Amber iX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeaLife Micro 3+ free?
SeaLife Micro 3+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amber iX free?
Amber iX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SeaLife Micro 3+ or Amber iX?
Amber iX is rated higher. SeaLife Micro 3+ averages 1.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Amber iX averages 3.4 from 27 ratings.
Do SeaLife Micro 3+ or Amber iX have ads?
Neither SeaLife Micro 3+ nor Amber iX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeaLife Micro 3+ or Amber iX?
SeaLife Micro 3+ ships an update every 7 months, and Amber iX every 2 months. Most recently, SeaLife Micro 3+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Amber iX on November 3, 2026.

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