Comparison

PylonCam Pro vs SkiCam

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

Head to head
About

PylonCam Pro

This app automatically records water ski sessions, starting and stopping based on GPS speed and location. It offers high-quality video recording with advanced stabilization and customizable settings. Review your runs instantly with live playback and save important details like speed and line length to filenames.

Highlights
  • Automatic recording start/stop via GPS speed
  • HD, 4K, and slo-mo video recording
  • Advanced video stabilization
  • Live video playback
  • Customizable settings save/reload
  • Battery saver screen
  • Low light adjustment
Features
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**See User Guide for detailed instructions and best practices: https://sites.google.com/view/pyloncam-pro/ios-user-guide The structure of the app is truly “Set It and Forget It” and features: • Automatic recording start/stop triggered by GPS speed (select MPH or KPH), including optional additional direction-based and location-zone trigger conditions. • Record in HD (1080p) or 4K, at 30 or 60 frames-per-second (FPS), or slo-mo HD120 or 4K120 (compatible models only). • Advanced video stabilization. • Ability to set manual focus on supported lenses and lock focus to avoid accidental adjustment. • Videos save directly to your camera roll in the correct orientation (no need to reverse or rotate the image). • All selected settings save and reload between sessions. • Choose between front or rear camera, with option use the ultra-wide or telephoto lens (compatible models only). • Live Video Playback to instantly review the most recent recording without leaving the app, including slo-mo options, and a button to quickly Airdrop the video to a nearby iPad or Macbook for easier immediate video review (can also use the same capability to send to a Windows device using a free app called LocalSend). • Battery Saver screen setting that turns the display black except for the UI to significantly reduce power usage (on iPhone X and later, excluding 11 non-Pro). • Low Light Adjustment option to reduce motion blur during dawn and dusk sessions. • Set and save your Speed and Line Length to the video filename so you can remember which pass is which. • Ability to continue playing music while the app is open or recording. • Ability to disable audio recording. • Active support and updates, with a promise to never move to a subscription model.

About

SkiCam

This app acts as a hands-free camera operator for action sports, automatically recording when a set speed threshold is met. It offers customizable recording zones, direction, and camera settings to capture epic footage without a dedicated cameraman.

Highlights
  • Automatic recording triggers based on speed
  • GPS zone and direction-based recording
  • Customizable camera settings (resolution, framerate, zoom)
  • High shutter speed mode for reduced motion blur
  • Delay timer and speed hold for precise clips
  • Coaching mode with instant replay
  • Power and screen management options
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SkiCam is your ultimate hands-free camera operator for waterskiing, wakeboarding, and any sport where you can’t hold the phone but still want epic footage. Just set your phone up, and SkiCam automatically starts recording when the action begins – no cameraman required. Key Features • Automatic Recording Triggers Set a speed threshold and let SkiCam detect when you’re up and riding. Recording starts when you hit the speed, and stops when you slow down. • GPS Zone Triggers Mark two points on the water to define a filming zone. SkiCam only records inside your chosen area – perfect for capturing passes, tricks, or tournament runs. • Direction-Based Recording Record only when moving within a set direction (North, South, East, West, or custom). Perfect for consistent filming passes or slalom runs. • Custom Camera Settings Choose resolution, framerate, and front/rear camera for the perfect shot. Adjust zoom and lock manual focus to keep the subject sharp at all times. • High Shutter Speed Mode (New!) Reduce motion blur in fast or low-light shots for sharper, pro-quality footage. • Delay Timer & Speed Hold Fine-tune the start and stop delay so your clips include the full action without wasted footage. • Coaching Mode & Instant Replay Review your last run immediately after stopping. Great for self-coaching or driving + coaching. • Power & Screen Management Optionally turn the screen off while recording to save battery, or let SkiCam manage it automatically when recording starts and stops. • Perfect for Multiple Sports Waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefooting – if you move, SkiCam can film it.

Screenshots

PylonCam Pro4 screens
SkiCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SkiCam at $8.99 against PylonCam Pro's $12.99. On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

PylonCam Pro costs $12.99 and SkiCam $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PylonCam Pro versus SkiCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPylonCam ProSkiCam
Price$12.99$8.99 — better
Rating5.0 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven FlorianDaniel De Jonge

Customer experience

PylonCam Pro

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SkiCam

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PylonCam Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SkiCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PylonCam Pro free?
PylonCam Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkiCam free?
SkiCam costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PylonCam Pro or SkiCam have ads?
Neither PylonCam Pro nor SkiCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PylonCam Pro or SkiCam?
PylonCam Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and SkiCam every 4 weeks. Most recently, PylonCam Pro was updated on November 4, 2026 and SkiCam on November 8, 2026.

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