Comparison

MacDive vs Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MacDive

Log and manage your scuba dives with detailed profiles and images. Track dive sites automatically via GPS and sync data across devices. Supports direct downloads from compatible dive computers and helps manage your gear.

Highlights
  • Detailed dive log profiles
  • GPS dive site tracking
  • Smart Bluetooth device downloads
  • Gear management and service reminders
  • Critter cataloging
  • iCloud/Dropbox data sync
Features
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View and log your dives on the go. Detailed profiles, images, Smart Bluetooth downloads and more. We've brought the best features of MacDive for macOS to your pocket. MacDive for iPhone can be used as a fully featured standalone dive log, and it also works great in conjunction with MacDive for macOS. • Browse and manage your dive logs on the go. • Use iCloud or Dropbox to keep your data in sync between your iPhone and MacDive for macOS. • Automatic dive site tracking via GPS. Put your iPhone in your dry bag and worry about the details when you're back on land! • Native downloads from supported Smart Bluetooth devices. • Catalogue and identify the critters you've seen, or the ones you want to find. • Manage your gear and let MacDive remind you when a service is due. MacDive supports downloading dives directly from various Smart Bluetooth devices, like the Shearwater Perdix AI and Teric, Suunto D5 and EON Steel, Scubapro G2, Mares Genius and Bluelink, Heinrichs Weikamp OSTC and the Dive Nav DC Buddy (sold separately). See our website for a full list of devices. Please note that continued use of Location Tracking/GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

Highlights
  • Dive computer functionality
  • Snorkeling route tracking
  • User-generated dive spot heatmaps
  • Dive log and media organization
  • Pre-dive planner
  • Real-time dive data monitoring
  • Freediving mode with custom alarms
Features
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Dive into a World of Adventure with Oceanic+ on Your Apple Watch Ultra! Ready to make every dive or snorkeling experience an unforgettable journey? Oceanic+ transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a full-featured dive computer, making it easier to explore the underwater world - from your favorite local spots to the most exotic oceans. New Features: Explore Like a Local with User-Generated Heatmaps Curious about the best dive spots? Our new heatmaps reveal popular scuba, freediving, and snorkeling locations worldwide or near your hotel. Switch between modes to see where fellow divers have explored and check water conditions reported up to 3 days in advance. Track Your Snorkeling Adventures Each snorkeling session is now mapped out for you! Get a detailed route using GPS data and relive the experience directly on your Apple Watch or iPhone. Your Dive Memories, Perfectly Organized Sorting through your dive photos and videos has never been easier. Our updated interface allows you to quickly organize, color-correct, and relive your underwater moments. Share the Joy, Keep Your Privacy Show off your latest dive location, compete on stats, or share logbooks and photos - only with the people you choose. You control who sees what, ensuring your privacy is always protected. Add your dive buddies, share your underwater adventures, and track your gear from popular brands—or create your own custom descriptions. The Complete Diving Companion Whether you’re planning your next dive, capturing underwater memories, or analyzing your dive stats, Oceanic+ is designed to make the most of your diving experience. - Dive Housing: Scuba and Gauge mode - Apple Watch Ultra: Scuba, Freediving, and Snorkeling modes - Pre-Dive Planner with real-time conditions, tides, and community insights. - No Deco Planner for calculated dives. - Real-Time Dive Data with depth, time, and ascent rate monitoring. - Activity Map to see all your dives on a world map. - Safety Tools like visual and haptic warnings. 7 Custom Watch Faces to match your style. - Stay Safe Underwater Oceanic+ uses the trusted Bühlmann algorithm to keep you informed and safe during every dive. - Plan Like a Pro Set your gas mix, max depth, dive time, and more with our powerful no-deco planner. - Track your Tissues Oceanic+ uses the trusted Bühlmann algorithm to allow you the flexibility of customization and efficiency for your decompression profiles. - Get the Big Picture Log dives, photos, videos, and stats with GPS-enhanced details for every location. - Go Deeper into Freediving With custom alarms, heart rate tracking, and more, our Freediving Mode helps you set new boundaries. - Make the Most of Your Dives With features like weight planning and easy dive log and media export, you’ll always have the ultimate dive tool with you. - Start with free basic features, or unlock advanced tools and features with plans starting at just $1.99/month, or choose the $129.99 Annual Family plan. Each plan is tailored to fit your needs. With Oceanic+, every dive is a story waiting to be told. Start your next adventure today. Visit https://www.oceanicworldwide.com/oceanic-plus/ for more.

Screenshots

MacDive4 screens
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ at Free against MacDive's $9.99. Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 59) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MacDive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On ads and device support 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

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ is free to download; MacDive costs $9.99 up front. Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MacDive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MacDive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ has 4.7K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MacDive's written reviews are positive against 62% of Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacDive ships an update every 2 months, Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
MacDive versus Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacDiveScuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (59 ratings) — better4.4 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better62.1% of reviews
Number of ratings594.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMint Software LtdHuish Outdoors, LLC

Customer experience

MacDive

All ratings59 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative11.8%

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

All ratings4,656 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews1,999 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

MacDive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during dives
  • Dive data not syncing correctly between devices
  • Incorrect depth/time recording in some cases
  • Unexpected switches between dive and snorkel modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to manually add/edit past dives
  • Option to customize data screens and information displayed
  • Automatic dive mode activation upon submerging
  • Air integration with tank pressure monitoring
  • Offline functionality and dive log backup

In-app purchases

None

MacDive

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Subscriptions5
  • Snorkeling+$1.991 Month
  • Freediving Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Annual1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Annual Family1 Year trial$129.991 Year
One-time2
  • One day$0.99
  • One Day$4.99

Questions

Is MacDive free?
MacDive costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ free?
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MacDive or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?
MacDive is rated higher. MacDive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.
Do MacDive or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ have ads?
Neither MacDive nor Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacDive or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?
MacDive ships an update every 2 months, and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, MacDive was updated on October 11, 2026 and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ on October 13, 2026.

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