SportDiver

Name: SportDiver
Rating: 3.2 (204 reviews)
Author: Pioneer Research

Underwater phone Housing

Only for iPhone

Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

204 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Photo & Video
Developer

Pioneer Research
Language

EN
+ 7 More
Size

70.1
MB

iPhone

Underwater SmartPhone Housing Camera app for SeaLife SportDiver underwater smartphone housings. Capture high-quality photos and videos. Easy-to-use with advanced camera settings including Lens selection, 10X zoom, JPEG/HEIC/RAW/ProRAW image formats, EV exposure control, auto & manual focus control, manual white balance with underwater color-correction filters, HD/4K/ProRes video formats, frame rates up to 240 FPS, stabilization, landscape and portrait image oreientation, 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, and more. View photos and play videos in Playback mode. Files are also saved to the Photos app for editing and sharing. A Leak Avoidance System checks the waterproof seals before entering the water and alerts you in the unlikely event water enters the housing. For more information about SeaLife SportDiver Underwater smartphone housings, visit sealife-cameras.com.

Ratings & Reviews

3.2

out of 5

204 Ratings

Glitchy but ok
05/10/2024

kc-sunshine
I recently used this app with the housing for an iPhone 15 Pro Max. The nice thing is my photos, having been taken with my promax, are absolutely astounding. I do find that the software was somewhat glitchy, sometimes my iPhone would lock the screen at half a picture, my iPhone got incredibly hot in the housing because I could not get phone to go into standby. I was actually diving with someone that had an iPhone 13 and did not have this issue, I could not get my settings to allow my phone to go into standby (could be user error but could not find any documentation) Also, it would be really nice if you could use the portrait mode on the iPhones so that you could use the bokeh feature (blurred background) this is one of the incredible features of iPhones that can take portraits and it would really enhance this app. There has been an update since I used this, so I can’t speak to whether anything has been changed. I did try to adjust the white balance through the app, but found that it really washed out the pictures and decided that it would be easier to adjust those settings using third-party software program or actually even the Apple edit photo feature. Also, if I read the documentation correctly, you use the 1xzoom, the 2x zoom, and the 5x zoom to use the optical lenses on the iPhone 15 promax while in photo mode and any other settings utilize the digital lenses, I would appreciate a little more documentation in this, specifically for the newest iPhone. How does that apply to movies? Or does it???? Better documentation and perhaps some tutorials?

Developer Response
Hi KC, Thank you for your review and comments. The latest SportDiver app update version 3.4.4 fixed some bugs that caused the app to close to the background with some iPhones. Please uninstall the SportDiver app and install the latest App Store version. Restart your phone after updating to clear cache. Close all apps running in the background. If you have a lot of apps open, some are working in the background and may cause your phone to heat up. The power save function is in the SportDiver app settings menu. The default is set to 1 minute. If you don't touch any buttons, the app will dim the screen and turn off the camera to save power. Let us know if you have any questions by emailing service@sealife-cameras.com. Regarding your optical zoom question, the SportDiver iOS app includes a Triple lens setting, which applies to all iPhone Pro and Pro Max models with 3 lenses. The Triple lens setting allows you to quickly change lenses when zooming up/down. 0.5x is Ultrawide, 1.0x is Wide (normal) and 2.0, 2.5 or 3.2 is Telephoto lens (depending on your iPhone model). The other zoom steps in between lenses are using digital zoom. Yes, it applies to video as well as photos. I hope that helps. Let us know if you have any questions by emailing us. Thank you.
Glitchy but ok
05/10/2024

kc-sunshine

I recently used this app with the housing for an iPhone 15 Pro Max. The nice thing is my photos, having been taken with my promax, are absolutely astounding. I do find that the software was somewhat glitchy, sometimes my iPhone would lock the screen at half a picture, my iPhone got incredibly hot in the housing because I could not get phone to go into standby. I was actually diving with someone that had an iPhone 13 and did not have this issue, I could not get my settings to allow my phone to go into standby (could be user error but could not find any documentation) Also, it would be really nice if you could use the portrait mode on the iPhones so that you could use the bokeh feature (blurred background) this is one of the incredible features of iPhones that can take portraits and it would really enhance this app. There has been an update since I used this, so I can’t speak to whether anything has been changed. I did try to adjust the white balance through the app, but found that it really washed out the pictures and decided that it would be easier to adjust those settings using third-party software program or actually even the Apple edit photo feature. Also, if I read the documentation correctly, you use the 1xzoom, the 2x zoom, and the 5x zoom to use the optical lenses on the iPhone 15 promax while in photo mode and any other settings utilize the digital lenses, I would appreciate a little more documentation in this, specifically for the newest iPhone. How does that apply to movies? Or does it???? Better documentation and perhaps some tutorials?
Developer Response 07/03/2024
Hi KC, Thank you for your review and comments. The latest SportDiver app update version 3.4.4 fixed some bugs that caused the app to close to the background with some iPhones. Please uninstall the SportDiver app and install the latest App Store version. Restart your phone after updating to clear cache. Close all apps running in the background. If you have a lot of apps open, some are working in the background and may cause your phone to heat up. The power save function is in the SportDiver app settings menu. The default is set to 1 minute. If you don't touch any buttons, the app will dim the screen and turn off the camera to save power. Let us know if you have any questions by emailing service@sealife-cameras.com. Regarding your optical zoom question, the SportDiver iOS app includes a Triple lens setting, which applies to all iPhone Pro and Pro Max models with 3 lenses. The Triple lens setting allows you to quickly change lenses when zooming up/down. 0.5x is Ultrawide, 1.0x is Wide (normal) and 2.0, 2.5 or 3.2 is Telephoto lens (depending on your iPhone model). The other zoom steps in between lenses are using digital zoom. Yes, it applies to video as well as photos. I hope that helps. Let us know if you have any questions by emailing us. Thank you.
Live view locks up
06/15/2025

dlkung
I was testing my new sport diver ultra case. Because we’re always doing 2 tank dives, I wanted to test the software and case to see that there wouldn’t be a battery issue over probably 4 hours for a 2 tank dive. Opening the case up to turn off the phone in between dives could be problematic. During my testing keeping the iphone 16 pro in the case and on over a 4 hour period, 2/2 times, the live view locked up. Showed a static image. I could access all the functions of the app, changing modes, settings, etc, but it would not take photos and the live view would still show the static image. Whatever image was showing when it locked up. This would happen about an hour and a half or two hours into my testing. I did turn off the power save function to create a worst case scenario, but that shouldn’t have any bearing on the app. My phone was still at over 50% when these lock ups occurred. Something is funky with the app. I don’t know if I can trust that this will function correctly while I’m under water and won’t lock up.

Developer Response
Hi! The live view will "freeze" during power save mode. Push any button to exit power save and resume live view. Please email us at quality@sealife-cameras.com if you are still experiencing any issues. It is our top priority to ensure the app remains stable and running at all times. Thank you!
Live view locks up
06/15/2025

dlkung

I was testing my new sport diver ultra case. Because we’re always doing 2 tank dives, I wanted to test the software and case to see that there wouldn’t be a battery issue over probably 4 hours for a 2 tank dive. Opening the case up to turn off the phone in between dives could be problematic. During my testing keeping the iphone 16 pro in the case and on over a 4 hour period, 2/2 times, the live view locked up. Showed a static image. I could access all the functions of the app, changing modes, settings, etc, but it would not take photos and the live view would still show the static image. Whatever image was showing when it locked up. This would happen about an hour and a half or two hours into my testing. I did turn off the power save function to create a worst case scenario, but that shouldn’t have any bearing on the app. My phone was still at over 50% when these lock ups occurred. Something is funky with the app. I don’t know if I can trust that this will function correctly while I’m under water and won’t lock up.
Developer Response 08/25/2025
Hi! The live view will "freeze" during power save mode. Push any button to exit power save and resume live view. Please email us at quality@sealife-cameras.com if you are still experiencing any issues. It is our top priority to ensure the app remains stable and running at all times. Thank you!
Camera no longer taking photos, but taking videos
05/31/2023

Pennylane246
I’ve been using the SeaLife camera housing for 5 months with my iPhone 7+. Now suddenly the camera function in the app has turned itself off. The phone still takes photos fine but the SeaLife photo function is simply not responding. This happens even when I use the app by itself without the phone being inside the housing. The camera icon remains grey and unresponsive. I can’t find any reference to this problem in the helpline and no human being to contact. I’m very disappointed! Best regards Penny Johnson, Barbados. Update - the iPhone 7+ needs to update to iOS 16. However iOS 16 is only available for iPhone 8 and upwards so I suggest the Developers either change their software to accommodate iOS 15 or change their advertising for this item. Once this is done, I’ll change my Star rating to 5, as my experience with the equipment prior to iOS 16 was fantastic. I thank them for taking the time to respond to my issue. Penny Johnson, Barbados.2nd update: the Developer has indicated that they will change their advertising, so I have gone ahead and changed my rating accordingly.Penny Johnson

Developer Response
Hi Penny, Sounds like your iPhone 7+ is running iOS 15. You need to update your iPhone 7+ to iOS 16. If you need further assistance please reach out to us at service@sealife-cameras.com.SeaLife
Camera no longer taking photos, but taking videos
05/31/2023

Pennylane246

I’ve been using the SeaLife camera housing for 5 months with my iPhone 7+. Now suddenly the camera function in the app has turned itself off. The phone still takes photos fine but the SeaLife photo function is simply not responding. This happens even when I use the app by itself without the phone being inside the housing. The camera icon remains grey and unresponsive. I can’t find any reference to this problem in the helpline and no human being to contact. I’m very disappointed! Best regards Penny Johnson, Barbados. Update - the iPhone 7+ needs to update to iOS 16. However iOS 16 is only available for iPhone 8 and upwards so I suggest the Developers either change their software to accommodate iOS 15 or change their advertising for this item. Once this is done, I’ll change my Star rating to 5, as my experience with the equipment prior to iOS 16 was fantastic. I thank them for taking the time to respond to my issue. Penny Johnson, Barbados.2nd update: the Developer has indicated that they will change their advertising, so I have gone ahead and changed my rating accordingly.Penny Johnson
Developer Response 05/30/2023
Hi Penny, Sounds like your iPhone 7+ is running iOS 15. You need to update your iPhone 7+ to iOS 16. If you need further assistance please reach out to us at service@sealife-cameras.com.SeaLife
Great Product ... Great Support
12/17/2023

jnesmith76
The SeaLife SportDiver housing is a superior product and worthy of anyone’s consideration, whether amateur, prosumer or professional. It was well-designed and has served me superbly for years. Originally I purchased the housing to use with my iPhone 12 Pro. When I recently upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro, I was concerned that perhaps the housing could have some sizing, fit or operational issues. But, to my content, the housing design handled the fit and operational needs of the 15 Pro with ease. I applaud the company’s design. However, after several dives, an alarming issue arose. Suddenly, in the middle of my dive, the phone returned to the Home screen. This, of course, meant the camera was not usable for the remainder of the dive. After checking out the phone and app during my surface stop, I proceeded to my next dive since no issue was evident. Everything operated fine until I changed my settings to select a different lens. The same issue happened again and I didn’t have an operational camera for the remainder of that dive. Long story short … I contacted SeaLife support and reported the issue which I could now recreate. Support responded promptly within hours and asked for additional info which I provided. Within a couple of days & numerous emails, SeaLife had identified the root cause of the issue and advised that an update to the SportDiver app would appear within a day or two. That is now the SportDiver v3.3.1 update. The actual problem was with using certain ProRes video settings which have been temporarily removed. This experience, though frustrating for several dives, shows that SeaLife not only sells superior products, but their professional, responsive staff provide stellar support as well. It is great to see a company and its personnel providing superior service & support to their customers. Special thanks to Bjorn Harms and the app team that solved this issue.
Great Product ... Great Support
12/17/2023

jnesmith76

The SeaLife SportDiver housing is a superior product and worthy of anyone’s consideration, whether amateur, prosumer or professional. It was well-designed and has served me superbly for years. Originally I purchased the housing to use with my iPhone 12 Pro. When I recently upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro, I was concerned that perhaps the housing could have some sizing, fit or operational issues. But, to my content, the housing design handled the fit and operational needs of the 15 Pro with ease. I applaud the company’s design. However, after several dives, an alarming issue arose. Suddenly, in the middle of my dive, the phone returned to the Home screen. This, of course, meant the camera was not usable for the remainder of the dive. After checking out the phone and app during my surface stop, I proceeded to my next dive since no issue was evident. Everything operated fine until I changed my settings to select a different lens. The same issue happened again and I didn’t have an operational camera for the remainder of that dive. Long story short … I contacted SeaLife support and reported the issue which I could now recreate. Support responded promptly within hours and asked for additional info which I provided. Within a couple of days & numerous emails, SeaLife had identified the root cause of the issue and advised that an update to the SportDiver app would appear within a day or two. That is now the SportDiver v3.3.1 update. The actual problem was with using certain ProRes video settings which have been temporarily removed. This experience, though frustrating for several dives, shows that SeaLife not only sells superior products, but their professional, responsive staff provide stellar support as well. It is great to see a company and its personnel providing superior service & support to their customers. Special thanks to Bjorn Harms and the app team that solved this issue.

1: Added 24MP and 48MP to the Image Resolution setting. 24MP and 48MP is only supported by iPhones capable of capturing higher resolution. 24MP and 48MP is not available for all Lens settings. Set each lens to the desired resolution, which will be saved independent of the other lenses. Image Resolution will be reduced when zooming, which is the same as the native camera app.

Version V3.5.3 Feb 27

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Seller: PIONEER & CO, INC
Size: 70.1 MB
Category: Photo & Video
Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location: This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages: English and 7 more

English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Age Rating: 4+

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Glitchy but ok

Live view locks up

Camera no longer taking photos, but taking videos

Great Product ... Great Support

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