# MacDive vs Below

The clearest difference is price: Below at Free against MacDive's $9.99. Below also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MacDive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (59 vs 4). On ads there is nothing between them.

Below is free to download; MacDive costs $9.99 up front. Below sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. MacDive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Below holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacDive has 59 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Below's.

MacDive ships an update every 2 months, Below weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacDive | Below |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macdive/id1062494205/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/below-scuba-dive-log-and-sites/id6756759745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 51 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mint Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062494204) | [Rustpoint, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847082150) |

## 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


### Below

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/below-scuba-dive-log-and-sites/id6756759745)

Log your scuba dives with detailed metrics, sync from over 100 dive computers, and explore a vast catalog of dive sites and marine life. This app keeps your dive history on your device and offers an offline-first experience.

**Highlights:** Detailed dive logging, Bluetooth dive computer sync, 10,000+ curated dive sites, Marine life catalog, Offline-first operation, Dive site collections, Gear management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Below Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacDive free?

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

### Is Below free?

Below is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MacDive or Below?

Below is rated higher. MacDive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Below averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MacDive or Below have ads?

Neither MacDive nor Below shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacDive or Below?

MacDive ships an update every 2 months, and Below weekly. Most recently, MacDive was updated on November 6, 2026 and Below on November 5, 2026.

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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.*