# Vivitar Action Cam

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id907168376](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id907168376)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id907168376`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sakar International, Inc.
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 2.10 / 5 (57 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.27
- **Last updated:** 2019-09-19
- **First published:** 2014-12-09
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vivitar-action-cam/id907168376)
- **Website:** [http://vivitar.com/](http://vivitar.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.vivitar.com/privacy%20policy](http://www.vivitar.com/privacy%20policy)

## Description

Vivitar Action Cam app lets you pair your iPhone or iPad with the camera to remotely control recording and manage footage from the palm of your hand.

Once paired, you can playback clips, review footage, and share your action moments directly from the app, making it easy to capture and publish on the go.

## Rankings

- #224,508 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely report the Vivitar Action Cam iOS app struggles with connecting to the camera. Many say the app cannot detect or recognize the camera via Wi‑Fi on various iPhone models, and some devices won’t connect at all. Some users also experience the app crashing or freezing when trying to play videos. A frequent complaint is rapid phone battery drain during use, and several note that the app hasn't received updates. A minority appreciate the live preview feature and the camera's hardware quality, but connectivity remains a central problem.

### Pros

- Live preview shows exactly what the camera sees
- The app is seen as improving the overall camera experience
- Camera hardware is praised and considered good

### Cons

- Major connectivity issues: cannot connect to the camera or recognize it in the app
- Compatibility issues across iPhone models and Wi-Fi: some iPhones do not work with the app
- App crashes or freezes when attempting to play videos
- Significant battery drain on the phone when using the app
- Lack of updates / ongoing support

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