Subbuddy vs DiveVerse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subbuddy
Effortlessly log scuba dives, capture memories with photos, and share achievements. This app offers digital dive logs with stats and maps, working offline for logging directly from a boat.
- Digital dive logging
- Photo documentation
- Stunning dive stats
- Interactive maps
- Offline functionality
- Buddy and instructor tracking
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Transform the way you track and relive your scuba diving experiences! Subbuddy makes it effortless to log your dives, document memories with photos, and share your achievements in a fun, modern way. Forget outdated paper logs—Subbuddy gives you stunning stats, interactive maps, and a digital dive log you’ll be excited to show your friends. Track your dive buddies and instructors, creating a rich history of your underwater adventures. Best of all, Subbuddy works offline, so you can log your dives right from the boat, no signal needed! Dive smarter, remember better, and share more with Subbuddy—the ultimate companion for passionate divers. Your adventures deserve it — start today!
DiveVerse
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DiveVerse - Your Dive Club, All in One App DiveVerse brings everything your dive club needs into a single app for members and committee alike - plan dives, track training, manage gear, and stay connected with your dive buddies. Plan and join dives Browse upcoming trips and events on a shared calendar, sign up with one tap, and subscribe to the club calendar from your own device. See who else is going, what gear is needed, and get reminders before the day. Track your training Log qualifications from any agency, enrol on courses your club runs, and follow your progress toward the next certification. Instructors get a dedicated hub for managing offerings, rosters and sign-offs. Manage club equipment Check gear in and out, hire equipment for a trip or for personal use, and keep on top of servicing schedules. Officers get full visibility into equipment status, maintenance history and costs. Stay connected Chat with other members, follow club posts and announcements, and view fellow divers' profiles. Track your dive history, sightings and achievements as you build up experience. Discover dive sites Browse a map of dive sites and points of interest, see site details, and find nearby clubs offering equipment hire or courses. Built for club officers Manage members, approve join requests, run incident reporting, oversee course templates and skippers, and keep your club's membership and subscription details up to date - all from your phone. Multiple clubs are supported, so whichever dive club you belong to, DiveVerse keeps your diving organised in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DiveVerse at every 5 days against Subbuddy's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subbuddy ships an update every 3 months, DiveVerse every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subbuddy | DiveVerse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Morten Kaltoft | Christopher Bainbridge |
In-app purchases
Subbuddy
No in-app purchases
DiveVerse
No in-app purchases









