Comparison

DiverLog+ vs Narwhal

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

Narwhal

This app allows recreational scuba divers to digitally log their dives, replacing traditional paper logbooks. It features a visual dive globe, automatic tracking of dive statistics, and secure iCloud backup. Users can customize units, modes, and access their dive history without sign-ups or ads.

Highlights
  • Digital dive logbook
  • Global dive visualization
  • Automatic dive stats tracking
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Customizable units and modes
  • No ads or sign-ups required
Features
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The best app to replace your paper logbook. Simple, minimal, and backed up in iCloud. Never forget your dive logs at home again, keep your dives organized, automatically track your all-time dive stats, and see your diving adventures pinned around the globe! Best for recreational scuba divers. Key Features: DIVE GLOBE: • Visualize your dives pinned on the new Dive Globe design! • Explore your past dives by geographic location, tap on dive pins to open up a group of dives or an individual dive without scrolling through a long list. LOG ESSENTIAL DIVE DETAILS: • Dive number • Dive activity • Dive site • Date • Time in / out • Start / End pressure • Bottom time • Max depth • Weights • Activity notes AUTOMATICALLY TRACK YOUR DIVE STATS: • Total time (Cumulative) • Number of sites dived KEEP DATA PRIVATE & BACKED UP SAFELY: • iCloud backup & sync CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR NEEDS: • Metric / Imperial units • Light / Dark mode • Reduce Motion NO ADS NO SIGN-UPS - Zero personal information is required to use Narwhal. Contact us: support@divenarwhal.com

Screenshots

DiverLog+4 screens
Narwhal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Narwhal at 100% against DiverLog+'s 19%. Narwhal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and monetization model (free vs freemium). DiverLog+'s advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). 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

Narwhal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiverLog+ has 111 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Narwhal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiverLog+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Narwhal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DiverLog+ versus Narwhal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiverLog+Narwhal
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (111 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHead Watersports S.p.A.Hubert Ka

Customer experience

DiverLog+

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

Narwhal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Narwhal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DiverLog+

No in-app purchases

None

Narwhal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiverLog+ free?
DiverLog+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Narwhal free?
Narwhal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DiverLog+ or Narwhal?
Narwhal is rated higher. DiverLog+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Narwhal averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do DiverLog+ or Narwhal have ads?
Neither DiverLog+ nor Narwhal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiverLog+ or Narwhal?
DiverLog+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Narwhal monthly. Most recently, DiverLog+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Narwhal on October 30, 2026.

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