# FishPhone 2 by Vexilar

> FishPhone turns your Android into a fully functional underwater camera monitor.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sf.clientFISHPhone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sf.clientFISHPhone)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sf.clientFISHPhone`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vexilar, Inc.
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 18,974
- **Rating:** 2.17 / 5 (132 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2017-04-11
- **First published:** 2013-12-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sf.clientFISHPhone)
- **Website:** [http://vexilar.com/apps/support/](http://vexilar.com/apps/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://vexilar.com/pages/privacy-policy](http://vexilar.com/pages/privacy-policy)

## Description

FishPhone 2 by Vexilar transforms your Android smartphone or tablet into a powerful underwater camera monitor. Utilizing Wi-Fi hotspot technology, it delivers live color or black & white video footage directly to your device without requiring cell coverage, enabling you to share your underwater experience securely with friends or keep it private. 

The app pairs with the FishPhone Camera System (#FP100), a standalone underwater camera transmitter offering up to six hours of battery life and a portable design with a 50-foot cable and unique holder. It captures vivid underwater images and videos, automatically adjusting from color to black & white to enhance visibility in low-light conditions. Share your catches easily by sending photos and videos via email or text right from your phone.

## Rankings

- #444,118 — Overall

## Review summary

Users experience mixed results with FishPhone 2; some older Samsung devices function well with good video quality and multiple device connection. However, common issues include frequent app crashes, necessity to use airplane mode to connect, and inability to download or share videos from the gallery. Users also request enhancements like external SD card support and motion-triggered recording. While developer support is appreciated for quick bug fixes, lack of user-friendly features and app instability reduce overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Works well on some older Samsung devices like S8 Active and Galaxy S6.
- Good image quality and camera size on compatible devices.
- Quick developer response to bug reports and timely app updates for fixes.
- Ability to connect with multiple phones simultaneously.
- Videos and photos can be viewed within the app or connected device.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or freezes across various devices.
- Requires putting phone in airplane mode to connect, which hinders phone usability.
- Videos cannot be downloaded or shared easily from the app or phone gallery.
- Lack of certain features such as external SD card recording and motion sensor triggers.
- Light/dimmer controls are limited or missing in some versions of the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sf.clientFISHPhone)