# Dive Check vs Garmin Dive™

The clearest difference is rating: Garmin Dive™ at 4.8 against Dive Check's 1.0. Garmin Dive™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (854 vs 2). Dive Check's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dive Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Garmin Dive™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Garmin Dive™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Dive™ has 854 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Dive Check ships an update every 4 days, Garmin Dive™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dive Check | Garmin Dive™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dive-check/id1098927489/reviews) | **[4.8 (854 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-dive/id1461262794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **854** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/472646203) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### Dive Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dive-check/id1098927489)

Create and share comprehensive gear checklists for diving trips. Ensure nothing is forgotten with customizable lists and reminders. Perfect for divers, snorkelers, and anyone carrying extensive equipment.

**Highlights:** Create custom checklists, Share lists with friends, Set reminders, Use default checklists, Edit and modify lists, Add new items

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dive Check Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Garmin Dive™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-dive/id1461262794)

This app serves as a comprehensive diving logbook and planning tool. It automatically records dive data, tracks gas consumption, and supports various diving disciplines. Users can also discover dive sites, manage gear, and share experiences with a community.

**Highlights:** Automatic dive logging, Gas consumption tracking, Support for multiple dive types, Interactive dive site maps, Gear and service tracking, Real-time diver monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Automatic dive logging
- 👍 Versatile for different sports
- 💡 Integrated with Garmin ecosystem
- 🚀 Ease of use
- 👍 Detailed dive information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with dive computer
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Cannot recover deleted dives
- 🐛 Dive numbers not automatically updated

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save dive logs
- Dive sites not found in the app
- Randomly missing dive logs
- Photos not displayed chronologically
- Sync issues with Mk2i device

**Requested features**

- Dive planner in the app
- Export dive data to other apps
- Ability to combine short dives
- Import dive logs from other software
- More detailed statistics and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dive Check free?

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

### Is Garmin Dive™ free?

Garmin Dive™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dive Check or Garmin Dive™?

Garmin Dive™ is rated higher. Dive Check averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Garmin Dive™ averages 4.8 from 854 ratings.

### Do Dive Check or Garmin Dive™ have ads?

Neither Dive Check nor Garmin Dive™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dive Check or Garmin Dive™?

Dive Check ships an update every 4 days, and Garmin Dive™ every 2 months. Most recently, Dive Check was updated on October 24, 2026 and Garmin Dive™ on October 28, 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.*