Subsurface vs Dive Story Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subsurface
This application allows divers to manage their dive logs on their mobile devices. It supports editing dive data and downloading new information from compatible dive computers. Optional cloud synchronization is available for seamless data transfer with desktop versions.
- Mobile dive log management
- Edit dive data
- Download from Bluetooth LE dive computers
- Optional cloud synchronization
- Open-source and free
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Subsurface-mobile is an iOS dive log application based on Subsurface, the best free open source dive log application available on Windows, Mac and Linux. Subsurface-mobile allows you to access your dive log on your tablet or phone, edit the data and even download new dive information from many Bluetooth LE enabled dive computers. Using a free Subsurface Cloud Storage account you can synchronize your dive data with the Subsurface desktop application (while significantly increasing the usefulness, the cloud account is not required to use Subsurface-mobile). To get support from the developers, please use the in-app menu entry "Ask for support" Please check out the Subsurface-mobile user manual: https://subsurface-divelog.org/documentation/subsurface-mobile-v3-user-manual (also available from within the app) Subsurface-mobile is free and open source. No ads, no commercial anything. And it comes with free cloud storage (if you decide to use that - it's optional). Your data aren't used for anything, nothing gets monetized.
Dive Story Pro
Record, analyze, and share your underwater adventures. This app offers an intuitive interface for logging dive details, syncing data to the cloud, and connecting with other divers. Explore new dive sites and improve your skills with advanced analytics.
- Record dive logs
- Intuitive interface
- Auto-sync and cloud backup
- Dive site and buddy sharing
- Advanced data analysis
- Support for multiple dive computer models
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「Dive Story / DiveStory+」will no longer provide technical support. Please download the new version,「Dive Story Pro」to enjoy the latest features and the best experience! Download Dive Story Pro now and start recording and sharing every one of your dive logs! Supported Models: CREST CR-1 CREST CR-4 CREST CR-5/CR-5L GENESIS Centauri GENESIS Graviton Deep 6 Excursion Scorpena Alpha Sherwood Logic TUSA Element III Load your dive records and write your own unique dive story! New design and intuitive interface – Enjoy a smoother experience, making it easier to record every moment of your dive! Auto-sync and cloud backup – Never worry about losing your dive logs again. All your data is securely stored in the cloud. New dive site and buddy sharing features – Share the beautiful dive spots you've explored with friends and easily track your dive buddies. Advanced data analysis – Dive deeper into your stats to improve your diving skills. Supported: iOS 13.0 and above
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subsurface at 63% against Dive Story Pro's 2%. Subsurface also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (48 vs 4). Dive Story Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subsurface holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subsurface has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Subsurface's written reviews are positive against 2% of Dive Story Pro's.
Subsurface ships an update every 2 months, Dive Story Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subsurface | Dive Story Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (48 ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better | 1.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dirk Hohndel | Eight Oceans |
Customer experience
Subsurface
Dive Story Pro
In-app purchases
Subsurface
No in-app purchases
Dive Story Pro
No in-app purchases
