Subsurface vs nDeco
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.
nDeco
Plan multi-segment dives with ease using U.S. Navy and Bühlmann decompression models. Get instant dive information, depth limit guidance, and surface interval recommendations for safe underwater adventures.
- Multi-segment dive planning
- U.S. Navy & Bühlmann decompression models
- Depth limit guidance
- Instant dive information
- Surface interval recommendations
- Metric/imperial unit flexibility
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WHAT MAKES nDeco UNIQUE? * Simple and easy Dive Planning: Calculate multi-segment dive profiles * Safety First Approach: Built on U.S. Navy Diving Manual and Bühlmann ZH-L16 decompression models * Easy-to-Use Interface: Plan complex dives with just a few taps * Dynamic dive information * Easy to simulate multi segments dive scenarios KEY FEATURES: * Depth Limit Guidance: Safely plan dives from shallow reefs to deeper explorations * Multi-Segment Dive Planning: Create detailed dive profiles with multiple depth segments * Instant Dive Information: See total dive time, descent/ascent times, and surface intervals * Unit Flexibility: Switch between metric (meters) and imperial (feet) with one tap * Surface Interval Recommendations: Ensures safe intervals between multiple daily dives DESIGNED FOR DIVERS BY DIVERS for the recreational diver- nDeco provides the tools you need to plan safe, enjoyable underwater adventures. SAFETY DISCLAIMER: * Calibrated for sea-level, salt water diving * Designed for compressed air (21% oxygen) * Always dive within your training and certification limits DIVE SAFE. DIVE SMART. DIVE nDeco!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subsurface at 63% against nDeco's 0%. Subsurface also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (48 vs 1). 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subsurface has 48 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of nDeco's.
Subsurface ships an update every 2 months, nDeco every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subsurface | nDeco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (48 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dirk Hohndel | Eyal Vardi |
Customer experience
Subsurface
nDeco
In-app purchases
Subsurface
No in-app purchases
nDeco
No in-app purchases









