SSI App vs Garmin Dive™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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."
Garmin Dive™
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.
- Automatic dive logging
- Gas consumption tracking
- Support for multiple dive types
- Interactive dive site maps
- Gear and service tracking
- Real-time diver monitoring
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, Garmin Dive is the ultimate diving companion. Once you pair your phone with a Descent™ dive computer or another compatible Garmin device¹, you can enjoy powerful features like: • Automatic dive logging and gas consumption tracking • Support for recreational and technical scuba diving, including single-gas, multi-gas and closed-circuit rebreather diving • Support for freediving, including apnea, apnea hunt and pool apnea • Interactive maps and dive site search • Viewing and sharing ratings and photos of your dive sites with the community • Tracking dive gear, service intervals and diver certifications • Monitoring other divers in real time with an added Garmin Descent S1 buoy However you enjoy diving, you can plan, log and review your dives with the Garmin Dive app. ¹See a full list of compatible devices at garmin.com/dive Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Privacy Policy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/privacy/dive/
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Verdict
SSI App and Garmin Dive™ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of SSI App's written reviews are positive against 52% of Garmin Dive™'s. SSI App also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 845) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Garmin Dive™'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SSI App against 4.8 for Garmin Dive™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSI App has 8.3K ratings behind it against 845, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SSI App's written reviews are positive against 52% of Garmin Dive™'s.
SSI App ships an update every 3 weeks, Garmin Dive™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSI App | Garmin Dive™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8.3K ratings) | 4.8 (845 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better | 52.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 845 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 505 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEAD Watersports GmbH | Garmin |
Customer experience
SSI App
Garmin Dive™
User reviews
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
Garmin Dive™
From 845 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Automatic dive logging
- 👍 Versatile for different sports
- 💡 Integrated with Garmin ecosystem
- 🚀 Ease of use
- 👍 Detailed dive information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues with dive computer
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Cannot recover deleted dives
- 🐛 Dive numbers not automatically updated
Bugs and requests
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
Garmin Dive™
Reported bugs
6 issues- Cannot save dive logs
- Dive sites not found in the app
- Randomly missing dive logs
- Photos not displayed chronologically
- Sync issues with Mk2i device
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- Inability to delete dives and have numbers update automatically
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Offline mode for dive logging
In-app purchases
SSI App
No in-app purchases
Garmin Dive™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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