Comparison

Deep Tools vs Scuba Dive Signals

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

Head to head
About

Deep Tools

This app is a comprehensive tool for divers, offering dive planning, logging, and gas blending. It supports recreational, technical, and rebreather diving with advanced decompression planning and dive computer integration. Plan complex dives, log your adventures, and mix gases with precision.

Highlights
  • Decompression dive planning (Bühlmann ZH-L16)
  • Dive log with Shearwater import
  • Nitrox and Trimix gas blending
  • Multiple dive calculators
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Multi-level and repetitive dive planning
Features
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The complete dive planner, dive log and dive calculator app for recreational, technical and rebreather divers. Plan decompression dives with Bühlmann ZH-L16 and gradient factors, import your dives from a Shearwater dive computer, blend nitrox and trimix, and get quick answers to the questions you ask before every dive. All in one app, for open circuit (OC) and CCR. Whether you are in dive training, planning complex deco dives, or logging your underwater adventures, Deep Tools gives you reliable results you can trust. DIVE CALCULATORS - Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) - Oxygen partial pressure (ppO₂) - Equivalent Air Depth (EAD) - Equivalent Narcotic Depth (END) - Equivalent Air Density Depth (EADD) - No Decompression Limit (NDL) - Best nitrox mix for depth - Best trimix mix for depth - Gas consumption (SAC / RMV) and gas density - Lift bag calculator DECO PLANNER * Plan complex dives with confidence on open circuit (OC) or rebreather (CCR): - Bühlmann ZH-L16B and ZH-L16C with gradient factors (GF) - Multi-level and repetitive dive planning - Lost gas plans and CCR bailout planning, with custom bailout points - Gas consumption, CNS and OTU for every dive - Dive profile, run time table, tissue pressure graph and slate view - Share dive plans as a file, text, slate or image DIVE LOG * - Import dives from Shearwater dive computers (Petrel, Perdix, NERD, Teric and more) - Full dive profile with ppO₂, CNS, TTS, SAC and gas density - Dive sites with name, coordinates, map and custom tags - Automatically merge dives with short surface intervals - Share dives with your buddies - Local backup and easy transfer to a new device GAS BLENDER * Mix accurate nitrox and trimix: - Partial pressure blending to the desired gas - Blending with a top-off gas - Continuous flow blending - Gas cost estimate MORE - Metric and imperial units - Altitude diving and water type (salt, fresh, EN13319) - Custom tank / cylinder database - Available in 11 languages * The deco planner, dive log and gas blender are included in Deep Tools Premium. Try them free during the free trial. Deep Tools is a planning aid. It does not replace proper dive training or certification. Special thanks to V. Paul Gordon, Serge Nelissen and Michael Heus for extensive testing and valuable contributions. Terms of Use: https://www.deepblue.si/privacy/terms-of-service.php Privacy Policy: https://www.deepblue.si/privacy/

About

Scuba Dive Signals

Access a comprehensive list of underwater hand signals for safe scuba diving communication. Includes a quiz feature to test your knowledge of signals recognized by major training agencies.

Highlights
  • List of recognized dive hand signals
  • Signals from PADI, NAUI, SSI
  • Quiz feature to test knowledge
  • Safety communication focus
  • Creative Commons licensed images
Features
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Access a handy list of dive signals to safely communicate underwater while scuba diving. This contains a list of hand signals generally recognized by the Recreational Scuba Training Council and its member agencies (PADI, NAUI, SSI, and more). Once you've studied up, you can quiz yourself on what you've learned-- the app will show a series of five dive signal descriptions and give you a choice of four different pictures-- only one will match, so choose wisely! As always, safety is paramount when scuba diving, so be sure you are your diving partners are clear on their meanings before diving. The author of this app does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or injury, including death, caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. The information in this app is meant to supplement, not replace, proper scuba diving training. Scuba diving poses some inherent risk. Never dive without proper training and certification! The images used in this app are used via the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike licenses, and are credited as follows: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en): Original author: Thomei08 Dive hand signal-cold.plain.svg Dive hand signal-look.plain.svg Dive hand signal-tink.plain.svg Dive hand signal-ear.plain.svg Original author: Peter Southwood Dive hand signal OK 1.png Dive hand signal OK 2.png Dive hand signal OK surface 1.png Dive hand signal OK surface 2.png Dive hand signal Stop.png Dive hand signal Turn Around.png Dive hand signal Which Way.png Dive hand signal Boat.png Dive hand signal Buddy up.png Dive hand signal Hold on to each other.png Dive hand signal Lead and follow.png Dive hand signal Level out.png Dive hand signal Slow down.png Dive hand signal Give me air.png Dive hand signal Emergency Out of air.png Dive hand signal Help surface 1.png Dive hand signal Dont know 1.png Dive hand signal Danger there.png Dive hand signal Pressure.png Dive hand signal Bubbles.png Dive hand signal Cut.png Dive hand signal Safety stop.png Dive hand signal Entangled.png Dive hand signal Silt.png Dive hand signal Cramps.png Dive hand signal Reserve.png Dive hand signal Time up.png Dive hand signal Fetch surface 1.png Dive hand signal Turn dive.png Dive hand signal Stuck.png Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en): Original author: Peter Southwood Dive hand signal Ascend to stop.png The licensors do not in any way endorse the author of this app or usage.

Screenshots

Deep Tools4 screens
Scuba Dive Signals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scuba Dive Signals at 100% against Deep Tools's 50%. Scuba Dive Signals also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Deep Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (93 vs 3). 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. Deep Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Scuba Dive Signals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scuba Dive Signals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Tools has 93 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Deep Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scuba Dive Signals's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Tools ships an update every 2 months, Scuba Dive Signals every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Deep Tools versus Scuba Dive Signals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep ToolsScuba Dive Signals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep Blue d.o.o.Eric Hamiter

Customer experience

Deep Tools

All ratings93 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Scuba Dive Signals

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deep Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99
None

Scuba Dive Signals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Tools free?
Deep Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scuba Dive Signals free?
Scuba Dive Signals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Deep Tools or Scuba Dive Signals?
Scuba Dive Signals is rated higher. Deep Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Scuba Dive Signals averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Deep Tools or Scuba Dive Signals have ads?
Neither Deep Tools nor Scuba Dive Signals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Tools or Scuba Dive Signals?
Deep Tools ships an update every 2 months, and Scuba Dive Signals every 42 months. Most recently, Deep Tools was updated on November 13, 2026 and Scuba Dive Signals on November 3, 2026.

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