Comparison

DiveBud vs Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

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

Head to head
About

DiveBud

Configure your DiveBud diving tracker with this app. Set depth alarms, download dive logs, view detailed dive graphs, and share your diving data with others.

Highlights
  • Add/edit/delete depth alarms
  • Download diving logs
  • View detailed dive graphs
  • Share dive logs
Features
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DiveBud application provides the one-stop configuration console for the DiveBud diving tracker. Use DiveBud app to - add/edit/delete depth alarms - download diving logs from your DiveBud - see the detailed dive graphs - share the dive logs

About

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

Highlights
  • Dive computer functionality
  • Snorkeling route tracking
  • User-generated dive spot heatmaps
  • Dive log and media organization
  • Pre-dive planner
  • Real-time dive data monitoring
  • Freediving mode with custom alarms
Features
Currently charting
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Dive into a World of Adventure with Oceanic+ on Your Apple Watch Ultra! Ready to make every dive or snorkeling experience an unforgettable journey? Oceanic+ transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a full-featured dive computer, making it easier to explore the underwater world - from your favorite local spots to the most exotic oceans. New Features: Explore Like a Local with User-Generated Heatmaps Curious about the best dive spots? Our new heatmaps reveal popular scuba, freediving, and snorkeling locations worldwide or near your hotel. Switch between modes to see where fellow divers have explored and check water conditions reported up to 3 days in advance. Track Your Snorkeling Adventures Each snorkeling session is now mapped out for you! Get a detailed route using GPS data and relive the experience directly on your Apple Watch or iPhone. Your Dive Memories, Perfectly Organized Sorting through your dive photos and videos has never been easier. Our updated interface allows you to quickly organize, color-correct, and relive your underwater moments. Share the Joy, Keep Your Privacy Show off your latest dive location, compete on stats, or share logbooks and photos - only with the people you choose. You control who sees what, ensuring your privacy is always protected. Add your dive buddies, share your underwater adventures, and track your gear from popular brands—or create your own custom descriptions. The Complete Diving Companion Whether you’re planning your next dive, capturing underwater memories, or analyzing your dive stats, Oceanic+ is designed to make the most of your diving experience. - Dive Housing: Scuba and Gauge mode - Apple Watch Ultra: Scuba, Freediving, and Snorkeling modes - Pre-Dive Planner with real-time conditions, tides, and community insights. - No Deco Planner for calculated dives. - Real-Time Dive Data with depth, time, and ascent rate monitoring. - Activity Map to see all your dives on a world map. - Safety Tools like visual and haptic warnings. 7 Custom Watch Faces to match your style. - Stay Safe Underwater Oceanic+ uses the trusted Bühlmann algorithm to keep you informed and safe during every dive. - Plan Like a Pro Set your gas mix, max depth, dive time, and more with our powerful no-deco planner. - Track your Tissues Oceanic+ uses the trusted Bühlmann algorithm to allow you the flexibility of customization and efficiency for your decompression profiles. - Get the Big Picture Log dives, photos, videos, and stats with GPS-enhanced details for every location. - Go Deeper into Freediving With custom alarms, heart rate tracking, and more, our Freediving Mode helps you set new boundaries. - Make the Most of Your Dives With features like weight planning and easy dive log and media export, you’ll always have the ultimate dive tool with you. - Start with free basic features, or unlock advanced tools and features with plans starting at just $1.99/month, or choose the $129.99 Annual Family plan. Each plan is tailored to fit your needs. With Oceanic+, every dive is a story waiting to be told. Start your next adventure today. Visit https://www.oceanicworldwide.com/oceanic-plus/ for more.

Screenshots

DiveBud4 screens
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ at 62% against DiveBud's 0%. Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 2) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). DiveBud's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). 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 Diving Computer Oceanic+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DiveBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DiveBud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of DiveBud's written reviews are positive against 62% of Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiveBud ships an update every 2 months, Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
DiveBud versus Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiveBudScuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJettysoft Pty LtdHuish Outdoors, LLC

Customer experience

DiveBud

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

All ratings4,656 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews1,999 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

DiveBud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during dives
  • Dive data not syncing correctly between devices
  • Incorrect depth/time recording in some cases
  • Unexpected switches between dive and snorkel modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to manually add/edit past dives
  • Option to customize data screens and information displayed
  • Automatic dive mode activation upon submerging
  • Air integration with tank pressure monitoring
  • Offline functionality and dive log backup

In-app purchases

None

DiveBud

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Subscriptions5
  • Snorkeling+$1.991 Month
  • Freediving Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Annual1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Annual Family1 Year trial$129.991 Year
One-time2
  • One day$0.99
  • One Day$4.99

Questions

Is DiveBud free?
DiveBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ free?
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DiveBud or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?
DiveBud is rated higher. DiveBud averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.
Do DiveBud or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ have ads?
Neither DiveBud nor Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiveBud or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?
DiveBud ships an update every 2 months, and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, DiveBud was updated on September 15, 2026 and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ on October 14, 2026.

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