PADI AWARE vs HDS Academic
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.
HDS Academic
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HDS Academic is an all-in-one education platform designed to support students in their learning journey. It helps manage courses, track progress, and organize academic schedules effortlessly. Empower your studies with a smarter, more organized learning experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PADI AWARE at 13.0 against HDS Academic's 15.0. 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.
PADI AWARE ships an update monthly, HDS Academic fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PADI AWARE | HDS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PADI AWARE Foundation | Mohamed Salem |
In-app purchases
PADI AWARE
No in-app purchases
HDS Academic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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