# DiverLog+ vs Scuba

The clearest difference is rating: Scuba at 5.0 against DiverLog+'s 2.5. Scuba also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). DiverLog+'s advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Scuba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiverLog+ has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiverLog+ | Scuba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diverlog-plus/id1294460120/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-cast/id6766545620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Head Watersports S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193522423) | [Scuba-Cast LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300994) |

## What reviewers say

### DiverLog+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diverlog-plus/id1294460120)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Scuba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-cast/id6766545620)

This app provides estimated real-time dive conditions for Cozumel, combining marine forecasts with diver-submitted reports. Plan your dives with reef intelligence, port status, and interactive maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time marine conditions, Port status updates, Reef-specific dive condition estimates, Diver-submitted reports, Interactive Cozumel dive map, Dive logging, Water temperature, wind, and wave forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiverLog+ free?

DiverLog+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scuba free?

Scuba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DiverLog+ or Scuba?

Scuba is rated higher. DiverLog+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Scuba averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DiverLog+ or Scuba have ads?

Neither DiverLog+ nor Scuba shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*