Comparison

DiverLog+ vs Garmin Dive™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DiverLog+

This app allows divers to digitally log and manage all aspects of their underwater adventures. Track dive details, gear, buddies, and locations. Sync data with dive computers and cloud backups, and share your experiences.

Highlights
  • Manage dive details
  • Search dives by location/buddy
  • Manage dive spots and gear
  • Track personal medical/certification info
  • Add photos and videos
  • Sync with desktop/cloud
  • Download/upload dive computer data
Features
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The DiverLog+ for mobile app is the premier full-featured dive log application. DiverLog+ is the Official App for Bluetooth Smart dive computers made by the following manufacturers: AQUALUNG, APEKS, HUISH/OCEANIC, SHERWOOD. FEATURES - View, edit, and manage your DC dive detail data - Search dives based on location, dive type, buddies, many more - View, edit and manage your favorite dive spots and locations - View, edit and manage your dive gear, buddies - Keep track of personal data including medical and certification information - Upload slates, MY INFO, GPS Location to Dive Computer (DSX only) - Add photos, Youtube video links to dives, and remember those fun times - Social sharing features - Synchronize with DiverLog application for desktop, laptop, and mobiles devices - Download dive data from Dive Computer, upload your desired settings to Dive Computer, update firmware to Dive Computer using Bluetooth Smart (currently supports BEACON, CALM-ACT, DSX, i200C, i300C, i330R, i330R Console, i470TC, i550C, i750TC, i770R, GEO 4.0, GEO AIR, PROPLUS 4.0, PROPLUS X, SAGE, VEO 4.0, WISDOM 4.0) - Much more ... SUMMARY DiverLog+ allows you to view, edit, and manage your dives easily. The dive detail section gives you all the information you need, including dive data, location and dive site information, tank and buddy information, gear bag, and more. Add your diving buddies and keep your personal certification and medical information on hand at all times. View your dive profile in full screen view. Add and manage your gear with easy entry forms. DiverLog+ offers you simple search methods to find your dives .. search by location, dive site, and even which computer you used! ...See all your dives on the world map, a unique feature we call your dive activity map! You can even keep track of your personal information, including medical and certification info. You can now sync your dives with the DiveCloud online dive data backup system so you never lose your dives, and always have them available, wherever you are! Connect with our developers by posting in the forum, or contact by email at the support website: https://ediverlog.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

DiverLog+4 screens
Garmin Dive™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Garmin Dive™ at 4.8 against DiverLog+'s 2.5. Garmin Dive™ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). DiverLog+'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Garmin Dive™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Dive™ has 852 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of DiverLog+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Garmin Dive™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiverLog+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Garmin Dive™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DiverLog+ versus Garmin Dive™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiverLog+Garmin Dive™
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (111 ratings)4.8 (852 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews49.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111852 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB505 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHead Watersports S.p.A.Garmin

Customer experience

DiverLog+

All ratings111 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral18.0%
Negative55.9%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral19.9%
Negative61.0%

Garmin Dive™

All ratings852 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative36.6%

User reviews

DiverLog+

From 111 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy Bluetooth sync with dive computers
  • 📸 Photo and video storage integration
  • 📝 Comprehensive dive logging features
  • ⚙️ Convenient app-based computer settings
  • 🤝 Buddy and gear management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 💾 Data loss on phone replacement
  • 🔗 No cloud backup by default
  • ❌ No cross-device synchronization
  • 🔐 Unreliable account login system

Garmin Dive™

From 852 App Store ratings

What 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

DiverLog+

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes when downloading/syncing dives
  • Crashes during firmware updates
  • Crashes when accessing settings or verification
  • All dive data lost after app reinstall
  • Data loss when switching phones
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  • Bluetooth connection failures
  • Firmware update stuck at 99%
  • Incorrect elapsed dive time calculations
  • Download timeouts around 50%
  • GPS coordinates disappear after naming dive site
  • Tank pressure not auto-populated from wireless transmitter
  • Dive computer not recognized after updates
  • Sync failures with dive cloud
  • Cannot add photos or videos
  • Incomplete label text in log lists
  • Time synchronization not working
  • Settings revert to English/Anglo-Saxon format
  • Cannot update GPS locations for dive sites
  • Dive data shows incorrect tanks and mixes
  • Map displays wrong locations (e.g., Antarctica instead of Galapagos)
  • Keyboard input issues on iPad
  • App crashes on specific iPhone models
  • Network errors on login
  • Cannot edit personal information (blood type, insurance)
  • Graph display showing blank/white after updates
  • Account creation confusion
  • Password reset not working
  • Dives disappear after login

Requested features

20 requests
  • Cloud backup and sync across devices
  • iPad-optimized version with landscape mode
  • Cumulative dive time and average RMV statistics
  • Average depth per dive display
  • Merge/combine multiple dives into one
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  • Export to Excel or other formats
  • Ability to re-download deleted dives
  • Edit and delete dive locations easily
  • Back buttons in data entry forms
  • Photo thumbnails in dive log list
  • Safety stop indication during dives
  • Heart rate tracking integration
  • Ability to split dives recorded as one
  • Search by depth ranges (greater than/less than)
  • Multi-location search capability
  • Separate logs for scuba vs freediving
  • Battery indicator for dive computer
  • Customizable gear bag items
  • Manual GPS coordinate input and editing
  • Offline mode capability

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
Show 1 more
  • Offline mode for dive logging

In-app purchases

None

DiverLog+

No in-app purchases

None

Garmin Dive™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiverLog+ free?
DiverLog+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garmin Dive™ free?
Garmin Dive™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DiverLog+ or Garmin Dive™?
Garmin Dive™ is rated higher. DiverLog+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Garmin Dive™ averages 4.8 from 852 ratings.
Do DiverLog+ or Garmin Dive™ have ads?
Neither DiverLog+ nor Garmin Dive™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiverLog+ or Garmin Dive™?
DiverLog+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Garmin Dive™ every 6 weeks. Most recently, DiverLog+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Garmin Dive™ on October 19, 2026.

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