# MacDive vs Cave DB

The clearest difference is price: Cave DB at Free against MacDive's $9.99. MacDive's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Cave DB is free to download; MacDive costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MacDive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacDive has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacDive | Cave DB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macdive/id1062494205/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-db/id6478911599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mint Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062494204) | [Sam Educational](https://appshunter.io/developer/496387512) |

## What reviewers say

### MacDive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macdive/id1062494205)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cave DB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-db/id6478911599)

A community-driven database for caving and cave diving sites globally. Users can explore, research, and add new locations, complete with photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Global cave and caving site database, Community-contributed content, Photos and videos of sites, User exploration and research tools, Easy-to-use application interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacDive free?

MacDive costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cave DB free?

Cave DB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MacDive or Cave DB?

MacDive is rated higher. MacDive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Cave DB averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MacDive or Cave DB have ads?

Neither MacDive nor Cave DB shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*