# Subsurface vs Scuba

The clearest difference is rating: Scuba at 5.0 against Subsurface's 4.5. Scuba also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). Subsurface's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scuba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subsurface | Scuba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subsurface-mobile/id1093217161/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-cast/id6766545620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Hohndel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093217160) | [Scuba-Cast LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300994) |

## What reviewers say

### Subsurface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subsurface-mobile/id1093217161)

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.

**Highlights:** Mobile dive log management, Edit dive data, Download from Bluetooth LE dive computers, Optional cloud synchronization, Open-source and free

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scuba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-cast/id6766545620)

This app provides estimated real-time dive conditions for Cozumel, combining marine forecasts with diver-submitted reports. Plan your dives with reef intelligence, port status, and interactive maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time marine conditions, Port status updates, Reef-specific dive condition estimates, Diver-submitted reports, Interactive Cozumel dive map, Dive logging, Water temperature, wind, and wave forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subsurface free?

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

### Is Scuba free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subsurface or Scuba?

Scuba is rated higher. Subsurface averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Scuba averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subsurface or Scuba have ads?

Neither Subsurface nor Scuba 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.*