Comparison

DiverLog+ vs Buddy

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

Buddy

This app is a comprehensive companion for divers, offering features to log dives, manage gear, and connect with a community of ocean enthusiasts. It provides tools for both free and premium users to enhance their underwater adventures and discover new diving experiences.

Highlights
  • Dive Log recording and validation
  • Buddy network and activity feed
  • Gear management
  • Offline access to certifications
  • Buddy Radar for finding dive buddies
  • Discover feed for underwater content
Features
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Dive into adventure with Buddy, the ultimate companion for divers of all levels! Buddy makes diving accessible, exciting, and safe with both free and premium features that transform your underwater experiences. FREE FEATURES Dive Log: Record dives, validate them with instructors, add buddies, businesses, and share your adventure! Buddy Discover Activity: Build a network of divers, by viewing their dive log activity in the homepage diver feed of content. Gear Management: Add your gear to your profile and link it to dive logs. Offline Mode: Access certifications and log basic dive details, even offline. Discover Feed: Explore a live feed of Buddy activity and inspiring underwater content. PREMIUM FEATURES Buddy Radar: Meet dive buddies near you or at trip destinations for only $2.99/month or $29.99/year. Color-Correction Filters (Coming Soon): Enhance your underwater photos with professional-quality filters. COMING IN 2025 Dive Computer Integration (Coming Soon): Sync your dives directly to your Buddy profile. Book activities with verified dive shops worldwide through Buddy. Join the Buddy community and take your diving adventures to the next level!

Screenshots

DiverLog+4 screens
Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buddy at 77% against DiverLog+'s 19%. Buddy also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.5). DiverLog+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DiverLog+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of DiverLog+'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiverLog+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Buddy monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DiverLog+ versus Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiverLog+Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (111 ratings)4.3 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB118 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHead Watersports S.p.A.Dive with Buddy, Inc.

Customer experience

DiverLog+

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

Buddy

All ratings49 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

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

Buddy

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🌍 Connects divers globally
  • 🗺️ Great for logging dives
  • 📸 Ability to add photos/videos
  • 🤝 Facilitates meeting new dive buddies

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buddy radar not working
  • 📉 Low user count in some areas
  • 💸 Social features feel like a money grab
  • 🤷‍♂️ Missing advanced features
  • 🔌 No import/export of data

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

Buddy

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Buddy radar not working
  • App crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • Login issues (email not found)
  • Draft dives appearing in public searches
  • Deleted drafts still appearing publicly
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  • Verification issues for certifications
  • App freezes and spins when adding info

Requested features

7 requests
  • Open to dive status to link people
  • Ability to import/export data
  • Direct data download from dive computers
  • Support for technical diving features (e.g., double tanks, trimix volumes)
  • Inclusion of smaller certification organizations (GUE, UTD)
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  • Booking features
  • More ways to connect with other divers

In-app purchases

None

DiverLog+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Buddy Radar: Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Buddy Radar: Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DiverLog+ free?
DiverLog+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buddy free?
Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DiverLog+ or Buddy?
Buddy is rated higher. DiverLog+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Buddy averages 4.3 from 49 ratings.
Do DiverLog+ or Buddy have ads?
Neither DiverLog+ nor Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiverLog+ or Buddy?
DiverLog+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Buddy monthly. Most recently, DiverLog+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Buddy on November 3, 2026.

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