Comparison

Garmin Dive™ vs cBike

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

cBike

Features
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cBike — Your All-in-One Bike Computer from a biker — to bikers. Meet cBike — a powerful and intuitive cycling companion that turns your iPhone into a full-featured bike computer. Whether you're training, commuting, or just riding for fun, cBike helps you ride smarter with real-time data, sleek design, and pro-level features. Features that make cBike your ultimate ride partner: • Apple Watch Support — Show your live heart rate directly from your wrist. • GPX Export — Save and share your rides with friends or upload to other platforms. • GPS Tracking + Navigation — Stay on course and track your route in real-time. • Live Gradient Calculation — See road incline in real-time, just like high-end bike computers. • Odometer & Ride History — Total mileage, ride logs, and max speed per trip. • Unsaved Rides Tracking — Tracks your daily distance even without starting a ride manually. • Customizable Dashboard — Choose what you see: speed, distance, elevation, heart rate, and more. • Auto Start Suggestions — Let cBike detect movement and suggest recording your ride. • Ride Recording — Save detailed ride stats including:   – Distance, duration, gradient, elevation   – Average heart rate   – Route map with coordinates – Avg and max speeds Clean, Affordable, Smart No subscriptions. No ads. Just the tools you actually need — designed with cyclists in mind. Perfect for road, gravel, city, or trail riders. Works offline. Built for real rides. MTB, gravel, cyclocross or fatbike? Or maybe you're an urban rider enjoying smooth evening rides through familiar streets? cBike is your trusted co-pilot, built for every kind of journey. With real-time data, smart navigation, and GPX export, you can keep track of your progress and share your adventures with friends. Wherever you ride — cBike rides with you. Made with love for cycling — by someone who knows the feeling of wind, wheels, and freedom.

Screenshots

Garmin Dive™4 screens
cBike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Garmin Dive™ at Free against cBike's $4.99. cBike's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Garmin Dive™ is free to download; cBike costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garmin Dive™ ships an update every 6 weeks, cBike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Garmin Dive™ versus cBike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarmin Dive™cBike
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (854 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings854 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarminMaksym Volobuiev

Bugs and 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

cBike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Garmin Dive™

No in-app purchases

None

cBike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garmin Dive™ free?
Garmin Dive™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cBike free?
cBike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Garmin Dive™ or cBike have ads?
Neither Garmin Dive™ nor cBike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garmin Dive™ or cBike?
Garmin Dive™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and cBike every 3 days. Most recently, Garmin Dive™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and cBike on October 15, 2026.

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