NBOA NOW vs PADI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NBOA NOW
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Manage your policy online, from anywhere with NBOA NOW! Pay your premium, view, print, and save your documents, provide proof of insurance, and request to make policy changes all of your mobile device. Managing your policy has never been easier than with NBOA NOW available on your mobile anywhere, anytime.
PADI
This app provides comprehensive scuba diving resources, allowing users to learn, log dives offline, verify certifications, and discover new adventures. Stay connected with the diving community and book your next underwater experience.
- Online and offline learning
- Offline dive logging
- Certification verification
- Inspiration from divers and pros
- Book diving adventures
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The New PADI App Learn, log, stay inspired , and book your next adventure …all in one app. Learn Anywhere Both online and offline . The best scuba diving training materials in the world are available to you wherever your adventures take you. Log Your Dives Both online and offline. Capture every memory, as they happen, with or without internet access. Verify (certifications, credentials, and training dives) Quickly and easily verify training dives using your instructors QR Code and verify your status as a PADI diver using your eCards to help dive shops and PADI Pros provide the best service based on your level. Stay Inspired Follow PADI divers, instructors, dive shops, and AmbassaDivers to stay informed, inspired, and engaged with the world of Scuba Diving, Freediving, and Mermaiding. Book your next adventure Explore the best of what PADI professionals around the world in 180 countries have to offer and easily book your next adventure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PADI at fortnightly against NBOA NOW's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NBOA NOW ships an update every 4 months, PADI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NBOA NOW | PADI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (46K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 46K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NBOA MARINE INSURANCE AGENCY INC | PADI Americas, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
NBOA NOW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PADI
Reported bugs
6 issues- Account setup failed
- eCards don't download or display properly
- Dive log data disappears or doesn't save
- Inconsistent display of certifications
- Dive site search doesn't work
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- App gets stuck on loading screen
Requested features
6 requests- Allow mixing of metric and imperial units
- Customize order of certifications on home page
- Integrate with dive computers and upload profiles
- Add custom checklists, equipment tracking
- Integrate with Apple Wallet for eCards
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- Offline mode with sync for dive logging
In-app purchases
NBOA NOW
No in-app purchases
PADI
No in-app purchases
