PADI AWARE vs Secchi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PADI AWARE
This app empowers users to find, track, and share conservation actions for ocean health. It supports initiatives like marine debris removal and citizen science, connecting individuals to a global movement for a healthier blue planet.
- Find conservation actions
- Track conservation efforts
- Share impactful actions
- Support marine debris removal
- Advocate for marine protected areas
- Participate in citizen science
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PADI AWARE Conservation Action Portal Where Every Action Shapes the Future of Our Blue Planet PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded charity with a mission to drive local action for global ocean conservation. The Conservation Action Portal makes it easier than ever to find, track, and share impactful conservation actions – both above and below water. Whether you're involved in removing marine debris, advocating for marine protected areas, or supporting citizen science, you are a part of a growing movement that is shaping the future of our blue planet.
Secchi
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Climate change is threatening the phytoplankton that underpins the marine food chain. We must understand why before it's too late. Secchi enables you to take part in the Secchi Disk citizen science study and help collect essential data on the phytoplankton.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PADI AWARE at monthly against Secchi's every 7 months. PADI AWARE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
PADI AWARE ships an update monthly, Secchi every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PADI AWARE | Secchi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PADI AWARE Foundation | The Secchi Disk Foundation |
In-app purchases
PADI AWARE
No in-app purchases
Secchi
No in-app purchases
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