Ledlenser Connect vs Garmin Dive™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ledlenser Connect
Remotely control and customize your Bluetooth® connectable lights. Create custom profiles with specific settings for various applications, and set timers for automatic on/off functionality. Some advanced features require an in-app purchase.
- Remote light control via Bluetooth®
- Customizable light settings
- Create and save custom profiles
- Set on/off timers
- Light Pattern Control
- Smart blink function for intervals
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With Ledlenser Connect, you can control and personalize your Ledlenser light via Bluetooth®. The app allows you to adjust your Ledlenser’s light settings to suit your needs. You can create custom profiles, ensuring you always have the right light for your specific application. On some models, timers allow you to schedule when the light turns on and off. Profiles and timers are available for an additional charge on certain models. This feature is not available for H19R models (2026 editions) and the H21R. Compatible with: Ledlenser HF8R Core/Work/Signature, MH11/iH11R, H7R Signature, H19R, H19R Pro, H19R Signature (2020 & 2026 editions), H21R, Bluetooth® 21700 Li-Ion Batterybox, Bluetooth® 2x 21700 Li-Ion Batterybox, Wireless Remote Control Type A, and ML6 Connect WL. Remote and Direct Control: You can control your light not only via the physical switch but also in real-time using the app. This is particularly useful when the light is out of reach—such as when it is hanging or mounted. You can access all the light functions available on the specific model. The "Light Pattern Control" function even allows you to customize the beam pattern of the HF8R, H19R, and H21R (available as a paid upgrade for HF8R Core/Work models), ensuring you have the perfect light for any situation. Personalize Your Light Settings: The "Profiles" section lets you easily select the light functions best suited to your needs. You can configure settings for up to eight different profiles—such as hiking, camping, or working in the dark—tailored to your specific activities. Within a profile, you can freely define up to six light functions—such as brightness, light color, and other features depending on the lamp model. You can send your custom light program to your lamp with the push of a button. It is then immediately available via the lamp's switch—even without a smartphone. Available as a paid upgrade for the HF8R Core/Work. SOS function: In emergency situations, you can use the SOS button to directly transmit an international visual distress signal. The Alpine distress signal is also available on the ML6 Connect WL as well as all HF8R, H19R (2026 Edition), and H21R models. This is helpful, for instance, if mobile phone reception fails in the mountains and mountain rescue services are needed. Light at the right time: On certain models, this function allows you to schedule the lamp to turn on or off at a specific time. This lets you use the light to wake up or ensures the light turns off after a set period to conserve battery life—for example, if you fall asleep. You can also choose whether the light should gradually dim when turning off or gradually brighten when turning on. Available as a paid upgrade for the HF8R Core/Work. This feature is not available for H19R models (2026 editions) and the H21R. Keep track of time with a flashing signal: In certain situations—such as interval training or specific tasks performed in the dark—keeping track of time is important. It is convenient not to have to look at a watch. On some models, your lamp can signal that a specific number of minutes has passed by flashing after a custom-set time interval. The light remains on continuously between intervals but flashes briefly once. With multiple consecutive intervals, "Smart Blink" can indicate the number of completed intervals, allowing you to see at a glance how much total time has elapsed. Available as a paid upgrade for the HF8R Core/Work. This feature is not available for H19R models (2026 editions) and the H21R.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garmin Dive™ at none against Ledlenser Connect's 2. Garmin Dive™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (855 vs 55). Ledlenser Connect's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Ledlenser Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Garmin Dive™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Garmin Dive™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Dive™ has 855 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Ledlenser Connect's written reviews are positive against 50% of Garmin Dive™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ledlenser Connect ships an update every 4 months, Garmin Dive™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ledlenser Connect | Garmin Dive™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (55 ratings) | 4.8 (855 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better | 49.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 855 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 519 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ledlenser GmbH & Co. KG | Garmin |
Customer experience
Ledlenser Connect
Garmin Dive™
Bugs and requests
Ledlenser Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
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- Offline mode for dive logging
In-app purchases
Ledlenser Connect
- HF8R Work Upgrade$8.99
- Upgrade for your HF8R Work$8.99
Garmin Dive™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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