Comparison

Subsurface vs DiveHub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

DiveHub

Features
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DiveHub is your digital dive log and social hub for scuba divers. Track every dive, discover new dive spots and schools around the world, and connect with fellow divers. KEY FEATURES • Logbook — record depth, duration, water temperature, visibility and notes for every dive • Dive Spots — explore an interactive map of dive sites worldwide, with details on difficulty, depth and marine life • Dive Schools — find PADI, SSI and other certified dive centers and courses near you • DiveDex — identify and track marine species you've encountered • Buddies — follow fellow divers and see their latest adventures • Photos — attach photos to your dives and share your best shots • Offline-ready — your logbook stays available even without a connection Whether you're logging your first Open Water dive or your thousandth technical dive, DiveHub helps you capture, organize and share your underwater world.

Screenshots

Subsurface4 screens
DiveHub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DiveHub at daily against Subsurface's every 2 months. DiveHub also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subsurface ships an update every 2 months, DiveHub daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Subsurface versus DiveHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubsurfaceDiveHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDirk HohndelLars van der Wijst

In-app purchases

None

Subsurface

No in-app purchases

None

DiveHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subsurface free?
Subsurface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiveHub free?
DiveHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Subsurface or DiveHub have ads?
Neither Subsurface nor DiveHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subsurface or DiveHub?
Subsurface ships an update every 2 months, and DiveHub daily. Most recently, Subsurface was updated on October 14, 2026 and DiveHub on September 28, 2026.

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