Comparison

Wakeye vs DiveIT, smart buddy

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

Head to head
About

Wakeye

Automatically records water skiing and wakeboarding footage based on boat speed. It captures every moment on the water, stopping when you slow down. Easily review, save, or delete recordings.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DiveIT, smart buddy

Capture, enhance, and log your underwater adventures with this comprehensive diving companion. It offers advanced camera controls, creative filters, a built-in dive computer, and essential safety information.

Highlights
  • Advanced underwater camera
  • RAW photo and ProRes video capture
  • Customizable filters and overlays
  • Buhlmann dive computer
  • Detailed dive log
  • Underwater communication hand signals
  • Emergency procedures guide
Features
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Share Your Underwater Memories DiveIT is the essential app for divers using the Weefine + DiveIT (WFH07X) Smart Underwater Housing for iPhone.  Transform your iPhone into a versatile underwater tool with a range of features designed to enhance your diving experience. Advanced Camera Capture stunning underwater photos and videos with our advanced camera. Fine-tune exposure, white balance, and more to ensure your memories are crystal clear. You can also shoot RAW (RAW48) photos and ProRes (LOG) videos if your device supports it. Amazing Filters & Overlays Elevate your underwater photography with a variety of filters and overlays. Enhance the natural beauty of your shots or get creative with artistic effects. You can overlay date, time, depth, water temperature, and a custom logo onto your photos and videos. Dive Computer DiveIT features a full Buhlmann dive computer with gradient factors. Use Air, Nitrox, or even Trimix gases. The advanced dive log captures all your dives, keeping detailed records for future reference. Games Pass the time during decompression stops with fun and engaging games. For safety, dive computer info is always displayed at the top of the screen. Hand Signals Improve your underwater communication and be prepared for any situation with a comprehensive guide to hand signals. Emergency Procedures Always have a Diving Incident Management Flowchart available on your iPhone for quick reference in case of an emergency. DiveIT is your all-in-one diving companion, designed to make every dive safer, more fun, and incredibly memorable. Terms Of Service: http://www.deepblue.si/privacy/terms-of-service.php

Screenshots

Wakeye4 screens
DiveIT, smart buddy1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DiveIT, smart buddy at Free against Wakeye's $1.99. DiveIT, smart buddy also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Wakeye's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On ads 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

DiveIT, smart buddy is free to download; Wakeye costs $1.99 up front. DiveIT, smart buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Wakeye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DiveIT, smart buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wakeye has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wakeye ships an update every 6 weeks, DiveIT, smart buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Wakeye versus DiveIT, smart buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeyeDiveIT, smart buddy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.2 (18 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3dm Design LtdDeep Blue d.o.o.

Customer experience

Wakeye

All ratings18 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral25.0%
Negative56.3%

DiveIT, smart buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wakeye

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DiveIT, smart buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$8.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99

Questions

Is Wakeye free?
Wakeye costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiveIT, smart buddy free?
DiveIT, smart buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wakeye or DiveIT, smart buddy?
DiveIT, smart buddy is rated higher. Wakeye averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while DiveIT, smart buddy averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wakeye or DiveIT, smart buddy have ads?
Neither Wakeye nor DiveIT, smart buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wakeye or DiveIT, smart buddy?
Wakeye ships an update every 6 weeks, and DiveIT, smart buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wakeye was updated on October 23, 2026 and DiveIT, smart buddy on October 24, 2026.

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