# Tortuba — Logbook & Fish Guide

> Underwater logbook and marine species identification guide with offline database. (iPhone/iPad app by Goodwhale.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tortuba/id530872097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Goodwhale](https://appshunter.io/developer/530872100)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2012-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tortuba/id530872097/reviews.md

## What is Tortuba?

Tortuba is a logbook you will love to fill, with its playful and simple design.

More than a logbook, it helps you identify marine species and tell your stories of underwater encounters, whether you were snorkeling or scuba diving.

You can even keep your paper logbook along with this one if you don’t feel like replacing it just yet and use it for the offline species database.

We want you to keep beautiful memories of those fascinating marine species, have fun collecting them, and be proud to share them.
Why? Because that’s the best way to inspire people, bring the Ocean to them, and raise awareness about the marine species you so dearly care about.

You can make a difference with your dives. We’ll help you.
Don’t just keep your dive number growing; keep the number of people you inspired growing too.

FEATURES
- Simple and playful design
- Works offline
- Lots of parameters: duration, depth, air, site, buddies, conditions, and much more
- Ask teammates/instructors to sign your logbook  and take a picture of their stamp
- Identification of 10 000 species per type/body shape, scientific or common name
- photos that you can use to illustrate your logbook and always remember the species you encountered
- Writing coach - let the toothy William Shakespeare help you remember and put together your memories
- Always remember the fish you saw and where you saw it - you can even give them nicknames if you got really familiar (well, we often do… are we crazy?)
- Add teammates (or anyone really) to your dive - even if it’s just a nickname

DID YOU EVER…
- meet the writer’s block, or entirely give up writing your logbook?
- forget what the fish you enjoyed so much was called, or even looked like?
- want to take a short break at work and immerse yourself in your last souvenirs?
- come back with 10.000 photos & videos without knowing what to do with them?
- wish you didn’t have to carry 10kg of books to identify fishes?
- want to know where to spot a given fish?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should give Tortuba a try :)

## Key features

- Offline species database
- Log dive parameters
- Identify marine species
- Add dive photos
- Share dive stories
- Team member signatures

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunaken | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roatan-Bays island | $9.99 | one-time |
| Komodo Creatures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lembeh Strait | $9.99 | one-time |
| Komodo with Siren Fleet | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galapagos with Master Liveaboards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fiji with Siren Fleet | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raja Ampat with Siren Fleet | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basking Shark Scotland | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bunaken with Siladen | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tortuba/id530872097/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Makes logging easier

*2016-09-20*

Everything works pretty well. I could not seem to change "bar" to "psi". I have not tried to load pictures, but the idea is exciting. I will continue to use this format.

**Developer response:** Hi, you can change "bar" to "psi": just tap on the units (when it's not hidden by the end cursor). This works in all views, and toggles between metric/us units systems for the whole dive parameters. Thanks for your review!

### 5/5 — The best log book for diving / snorkeling

*2016-08-06*

This is the best dive log app!

I have been using this app on all my trips for over a year now and it is so useful to identify and keep track of the species we encountered.

Also I love the guide books they added in the latest update!

### 5/5 — À la fois interactif et pratique

*2016-05-24*

Bravo! C'est mon nouveau logbook! 😄

### 5/5 — Tom

*2016-01-18*

The only app I've found that combines a standard dive logbook with a proper logging and identification of sea life seen on the dive. Not perfect yet, but always improving

## Frequently asked questions about Tortuba

### Does Tortuba have ads?

No, Tortuba is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience during your dives and logbook entries.

### What devices does Tortuba support?

Tortuba is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Tortuba updated?

The latest version, 4.0, was released on December 4, 2020. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has a history of updates since its 2012 release.

### What is the age rating for Tortuba?

Tortuba has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages interested in marine life and diving.

### Can I use Tortuba offline?

Yes, Tortuba works offline, and its species database can be used without an internet connection, perfect for remote dive locations.

### How does Tortuba help with species identification?

Tortuba allows identification of 10,000 species by type, body shape, or scientific/common name, and you can add photos to remember them.

### What kind of dive information can I log in Tortuba?

You can log many parameters including duration, depth, air, site, buddies, and conditions, along with the ability to get signatures and stamps from teammates.

### What makes Tortuba's design special?

Tortuba features a simple and playful design that aims to make filling out your logbook enjoyable and encourages users to share their underwater encounters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2020-12-04

A new beginning! After 3 years without an update, this version is a stepping stone to its future.
• Tortuba is now exclusively available on Apple devices
• All core components were updated to be compatible with iOS 14
• The app is 25% lighter
• The web app closed, but previously synced data will remain on your device
• The old look & feel remains the same… for now!

### 3.0.5 — 2017-07-08

Maintenance update, nothing special this time :)

### 3.0.4 — 2016-11-15

Minor improvements
Fixed a bug of the Intercom messenger

### 3.0.3 — 2016-11-07

Spanish language available
Species/Photos: display was messed up when scrolling, this is now fixed
Site: enter coordinates manually
Guide Store: more details about the authors
Fixed a bug when removing a teammate
Fixed a bug when editing a site and using the locate me pin

### 3.0.2 — 2016-09-14

Tortuba is iOS 10 ready!

* Improve messages about Guide download status
* Improve unsaved dive rescue
* William Sharkspeare won't make the app crash when he's too eager to get home
* Fix opening the news feed on iPad
* Fix removing teammate when there is no recent contact
* Fix "Whale alert" firing too many times
* Fix manual depth input

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