Shearwater Cloud vs SSI App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shearwater Cloud
Connect your mobile device to your dive computer to download, manage, and analyze dive logs. Update firmware and utilize cloud storage for accessible and secure dive data across multiple devices.
- Download dive logs via Bluetooth LE
- Analyze depth, decompression, and temperature
- Cloud storage for dive logs
- Firmware updates for dive computers
- Cross-device accessibility
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Shearwater Cloud links your mobile device to your Shearwater dive computer. It allows you to download and manage your dive logs, update your dive computer firmware, and use cloud storage. Using Bluetooth LE technology, you can quickly and easily download your dive logs to Shearwater Cloud. Once your logs are downloaded, you can analyze your depth, decompression profile, temperature, and much more. The defining feature of Shearwater Cloud is the ability to store your dives via the cloud. Cloud storage provides accessibility to your dives on any mobile device with an internet connection. In addition, dive logs can be recovered should the dive logs be lost on a local storage. Shearwater Cloud is compatible with Tern, Peregrine, Teric, Perdix 2, Perdix AI, Perdix, NERD 2, Petrel 3, and Petrel 2.
SSI App
Access digital training materials, certifications, and a digital logbook for various diving disciplines. Track dive progress, manage gear, and earn ratings. Connect with dive centers and stay updated on industry news and events.
- Digital training materials
- Digital certifications
- Digital logbook
- Dive gear management
- Achievements and awards
- Dive statistics sharing
- SSI network connection
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DIGITAL DIVE LOG Fast dive logging for scuba, freediving, extended range & rebreather dives. Sync from Mares, Suunto, Shearwater, Aqualung & more. GPS tagging, QR codes & Dive Site Database included. TRAINING & FREE COURSES 24/7 access to SSI learning materials in 30+ languages. Free programs: Try Scuba, Snorkeling, Try Freediving & Scuba Diver. Track progress and earn ratings – Specialty Diver, Advanced Specialty Diver & Master Diver. DIGITAL CERTIFICATIONS All your dive certs, accident & travel insurance in one place. Powered by DiveAssure. AI ASSISTANT & DIVE WIZARD Log dives by voice, find features instantly with AI, or use the Dive Wizard for quick minimum-data entry. GEAR MANAGER Track serial numbers, service dates & equipment photos for all your dive gear. SSI NETWORK & EVENTS Connect with dive centers worldwide, watch 360° skills videos, and discover dive events & travel via SCUBAGO. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn to scuba dive, a freediver tracking breath-hold sessions, or a technical diver managing multiple gas mixes – MySSI is your complete underwater companion. Insurance currently available via DiveAssure. Supported dive computers: Mares Sirius, Sirius L, Sirius Hunter, Horizon, Genius, Puck 4, Puck Pro EZ, Puck Pro Plus, Puck Pro, Puck Air 2, Quad CI, Quad 2, Quad Air, Quad, Smart, Smart Apnea, Smart Air; Scubapro via LogTrack App. Full list available in-app under "Supported Dive Computers."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSI App at 84% against Shearwater Cloud's 26%. SSI App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 104). Shearwater Cloud's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SSI App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSI App has 8.3K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Shearwater Cloud's written reviews are positive against 84% of SSI App's.
Shearwater Cloud ships an update every 5 weeks, SSI App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shearwater Cloud | SSI App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (104 ratings) | 4.8 (8.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 104 | 8.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 333 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shearwater Research | HEAD Watersports GmbH |
Customer experience
Shearwater Cloud
SSI App
User reviews
Shearwater Cloud
From 104 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔄 Reliable dive data synchronization with computers
- ☁️ Cloud storage functionality for accessing dives across devices
- 📊 Clear display of dive statistics and information
- 🔌 Easy Bluetooth connectivity (when working)
- ⚡ Functional core logging features
Room to improve
- 🎨 Outdated, unattractive user interface design
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization and landscape mode issues
- 🐢 Extremely slow performance and lag
- 🔗 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity failures
- 💥 App crashes on launch and during use
SSI App
From 8.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for logging dives
- 🚀 Helpful for training and learning
- 🚀 Comprehensive features
- 🚀 Intuitive navigation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy or glitchy
- 🐛 Difficulty adding dive sites
- 🐛 Inconsistent metric/imperial settings
- 🐛 Trouble syncing dive data
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
Bugs and requests
Shearwater Cloud
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes on startup with latest iOS versions
- Bluetooth connection causes app to freeze or crash
- Dives fail to download or sync completely
- Dive numbers display incorrectly compared to computer
- Data loss when updating app or firmware
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- Graph freezes when viewing in landscape mode
- Cloud account requirement blocks app access
- Slow download speeds (8+ minutes per dive)
- Dropdown menus and UI elements unresponsive
- Surface interval and end dive time removed in updates
- Temperature unit conversion failures
- SAC rate calculation errors
- Auto-download toggle cannot be disabled
- Checkboxes for filtering data removed
- iPad version displays iPhone layout only
- German/Italian translation mix-up
- Unable to connect to specific computer models
- Scrolling triggers accidental field selection
Requested features
20 requests- Modern, native-looking user interface redesign
- GPS/geolocation integration for dive sites
- Ability to manually add or import dives
- Photo attachment capability for dives
- Dive planner functionality
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- Map view of dive locations
- Landscape mode optimization for iPad
- Ability to copy/paste information between dives
- Filter dives by mode (recreational, technical, etc.)
- Average SAC rate statistics across all dives
- Buddy management and sharing features
- Equipment tracking and reuse
- Dive profile zoom capability
- PDF export of dive logs
- Support for more tank configurations
- GFSurf information on graphs
- Smart notifications/SNS integration
- Dive date format customization
- Full-screen graph in landscape orientation
- Selective dive download options
SSI App
Reported bugs
6 issues- Dive data deletion or loss
- Inability to log certain dives
- Incorrect depth/time data display
- Courses/videos failing to load
- Profile picture not updating
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- Black screen or app not opening
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to upload photos to dive logs
- Integrate with more dive computers beyond Mares
- Improve buddy system and dive sharing functionality
- Add offline mode or caching for course materials
- Enhance map and dive site search capabilities
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- Implement Wallet/Apple Pay integration for digital certification cards
In-app purchases
Shearwater Cloud
No in-app purchases
SSI App
No in-app purchases
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