Comparison

Wakeye vs SkiCam

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

SkiCam

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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

Wakeye4 screens
SkiCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wakeye at $1.99 against SkiCam's $8.99. Wakeye also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On 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

Wakeye costs $1.99 and SkiCam $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wakeye ships an update every 6 weeks, SkiCam every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wakeye versus SkiCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeyeSkiCam
Price$1.99 — better$8.99
Rating2.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3dm Design LtdDaniel De Jonge

In-app purchases

None

Wakeye

No in-app purchases

None

SkiCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wakeye free?
Wakeye costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkiCam free?
SkiCam costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wakeye or SkiCam have ads?
Neither Wakeye nor SkiCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wakeye or SkiCam?
Wakeye ships an update every 6 weeks, and SkiCam every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wakeye was updated on October 15, 2026 and SkiCam on October 4, 2026.

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