# Garmin Dive™ vs Scuba

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Garmin Dive™ at 855 against Scuba's 1. Scuba's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Dive™ has 855 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Dive™ | Scuba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-dive/id1461262794/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-cast/id6766545620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **855** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 519 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Scuba-Cast LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300994) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Dive™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-dive/id1461262794)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Automatic dive logging
- 👍 Versatile for different sports
- 💡 Integrated with Garmin ecosystem
- 🚀 Ease of use
- 👍 Detailed dive information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with dive computer
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Cannot recover deleted dives
- 🐛 Dive numbers not automatically updated

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save dive logs
- Dive sites not found in the app
- Randomly missing dive logs
- Photos not displayed chronologically
- Sync issues with Mk2i device

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 Garmin Dive™ free?

Garmin Dive™ 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, Garmin Dive™ or Scuba?

Scuba is rated higher. Garmin Dive™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 855 ratings, while Scuba averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Garmin Dive™ or Scuba have ads?

Neither Garmin Dive™ 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.*