Comparison

Scuba Trainer vs NASDS

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

Head to head
About

Scuba Trainer

Prepare for your next dive by practicing real exam questions and mastering dive theory. This app offers adaptive learning, personalized study plans, and a comprehensive logbook to track your progress. It's designed to help you refresh your knowledge and feel confident before your certification or next adventure.

Highlights
  • Nearly 400 fact-checked exam questions
  • 12 topic areas including physics, physiology, and safety
  • Exam mode simulating real tests
  • Adaptive learning with smart repetition
  • Personalized learning plans and reminders
  • Progress tracking with badges and logbook
Features
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Ready for your next dive? Scuba Trainer refreshes your dive knowledge — with real exam questions, instant feedback and a learning system that keeps you coming back. PRACTICE LIKE THE REAL EXAM • Almost 400 fact-checked questions in 12 topic areas: equipment, physics & tables, physiology & equalizing, safety & navigation, emergencies & first aid, environment and more • Exam mode with 30 randomly drawn questions across core theory — just like the real test • A dedicated test for every topic, including Open Water, NITROX, night diving, deep diving and scooter (DPV) • Instant feedback after every question • Paused a test? Pick up later exactly where you left off • Fully bilingual: English and German SMART REPETITION WITH LEARNING MODE • Adaptive learning mode: missed questions come back sooner, mastered ones less often • You choose how much time you have — 3, 5 or 10 minutes • Train topics mixed or one at a time • Answer well-known questions in your head first, then reveal YOUR LEARNING PLAN • Quick onboarding: pick your goal, practice rhythm and reminder time • Personal weekly goal and reminders that match your rhythm • Daily streak with freeze days — one missed day won't instantly break your streak • 22 badges for consistency, volume and records LOGBOOK Like a dive log for your knowledge: every test and learning session with date and duration — with Premium including a question-by-question review. PREMIUM Every test is free. Scuba Trainer Premium unlocks the full evaluation, the adaptive learning mode and logbook details. Subscriptions: weekly, monthly or yearly — cancel anytime. MADE FOR YOU • Deep-ocean dark design (light or system-controlled if you prefer) • Report questions that look wrong • Request features right from the app Note: This app is a study aid and does not replace certified diving instruction, current agency materials, or medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app-bis-web.de/datenschutz/

About

NASDS

Features
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Hier können Sie ihre Brevets digital speichern, Sie können ihren Tauchgang loggen. Und Sie finden nützliche Tipps für einen sicheren Tauchgang.

Screenshots

Scuba Trainer4 screens
NASDS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NASDS at none against Scuba Trainer's 3. NASDS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Scuba Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. Scuba Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NASDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scuba Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, NASDS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Scuba Trainer versus NASDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScuba TrainerNASDS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan LutherChristian Daume

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scuba Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • Scuba Premium — Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Scuba Premium — Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Scuba Premium — Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

NASDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scuba Trainer free?
Scuba Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NASDS free?
NASDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scuba Trainer or NASDS have ads?
Neither Scuba Trainer nor NASDS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scuba Trainer or NASDS?
Scuba Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, and NASDS monthly. Most recently, Scuba Trainer was updated on October 24, 2026 and NASDS on October 25, 2026.

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