Comparison

Ludus vs DeepLog

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

Head to head
About

Ludus

Features
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Step into the future of athletic development with Ludus, the ultimate mobile platform for coaches and prospects. With Ludus, you can effortlessly coordinate, connect, train, and compete on a global scale. Transform your athletic journey and unlock your full potential with our cutting-edge features designed to bring out the best in every athlete. Get Ludus today and join the new era of sports training and competition.

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DeepLog

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The dive log you will actually use. Log a dive in seconds: depth, bottom time, gas mix, temperature, visibility, buddy and photos. Nitrox calculator, gear service tracking, certification cards and a map of every site, all in one clean app. DeepLog is the cleanest, simplest scuba dive logging app built for divers who actually want to use it — not fight with it. Whether you're logging your first open water dive or your 500th wreck dive, DeepLog keeps everything organized, beautiful, and fast. LOG YOUR DIVES Track everything that matters — depth, bottom time, gas mix, water temp, visibility, buddy, rating, and notes. Your complete dive history, always at your fingertips. TRACK YOUR GEAR Never miss a service date again. Log your equipment, track service intervals, and see what's due before your next dive trip. PRE-DIVE CHECKLIST Run through your gear checks before every dive. Customize the list, add your own items, and get that all-clear feeling before you hit the water. CERTIFICATION CARDS Store photos of your dive certification cards right in the app. Never show up to a dive boat without proof of cert again. GAS CALCULATOR Built-in nitrox calculator for Air, EAN32, EAN36, or custom mixes. Instantly calculate PPO2, MOD, EAD, and no-decompression limits. DIVE SITE MAP (Premium) See every dive site you've ever visited plotted on a beautiful world map. Watch your underwater world grow with every dive. DIVE CONDITIONS (Premium) Check water temperature, swell, waves, wind and gusts at your dive site, plus a 3-day outlook to help you plan your next dive. BACKUP & RESTORE Back up your whole log, including every photo, gear item and cert card, to Files, iCloud Drive or email, and restore it on any device. EXPORT YOUR DATA (Premium) Export your full dive log as a CSV anytime. Your data is always yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ludus4 screens
DeepLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ludus at none against DeepLog's 1. DeepLog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. DeepLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Ludus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ludus ships an update every 2 weeks, DeepLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ludus versus DeepLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLudusDeepLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlayludus SASSteven Saccio Photography LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ludus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DeepLog

Subscriptions1
  • DeepLog Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Ludus free?
Ludus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeepLog free?
DeepLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ludus or DeepLog have ads?
Neither Ludus nor DeepLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ludus or DeepLog?
Ludus ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeepLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ludus was updated on November 6, 2026 and DeepLog on October 31, 2026.

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