Comparison

PADI vs WeWork

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

Head to head
About

PADI

This app provides comprehensive scuba diving resources, allowing users to learn, log dives offline, verify certifications, and discover new adventures. Stay connected with the diving community and book your next underwater experience.

Highlights
  • Online and offline learning
  • Offline dive logging
  • Certification verification
  • Inspiration from divers and pros
  • Book diving adventures
Features
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The New PADI App Learn, log, stay inspired , and book your next adventure …all in one app. Learn Anywhere Both online and offline . The best scuba diving training materials in the world are available to you wherever your adventures take you. Log Your Dives Both online and offline. Capture every memory, as they happen, with or without internet access. Verify (certifications, credentials, and training dives) Quickly and easily verify training dives using your instructors QR Code and verify your status as a PADI diver using your eCards to help dive shops and PADI Pros provide the best service based on your level. Stay Inspired Follow PADI divers, instructors, dive shops, and AmbassaDivers to stay informed, inspired, and engaged with the world of Scuba Diving, Freediving, and Mermaiding. Book your next adventure Explore the best of what PADI professionals around the world in 180 countries have to offer and easily book your next adventure.

About

WeWork

Book coworking spaces, private offices, and meeting rooms by the hour or day. Enhance productivity with high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary beverages, and networking opportunities. Ideal for remote teams, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking flexible workspace solutions.

Highlights
  • Book coworking space by the day
  • Book private offices
  • Book meeting rooms by the hour
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited tea & coffee
  • Networking opportunities
  • Workspace management software
Features
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Enhance your productivity with one of the world’s premier flexible workspace providers. Easily book coworking space and private offices for the day and meeting rooms by the hour. WeWork provides the tools you need to get more out of your workday. Get started by downloading today and search from hundreds of locations directly in the WeWork app. Unlock flexible space when and where you need it.* Plus, you can upgrade your experience with our optional workspace management software designed to bring your hybrid strategy to life. Whether you want to work closer to home, empower remote teams, or manage your own private office, we’re here for all the ways you work. WeWork connects employees, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes in a networking environment like no other. Browse and book your own coworking space, meeting room, or private office directly in app for a seamless experience. WEWORK FEATURES COWORKING & OFFICE SPACE FOR ANY NEED Find an available coworking space or private office in just a few taps Book based on your needs—from hot desks by the day to meeting rooms by the hour Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi and unlimited tea & coffee FIND A LOCAL WORKSPACE FOR YOU OR YOUR TEAM Set up your own private office for your team with a WeWork membership Book a meeting room for important events and invite and manage guests seamlessly Get data and analytics on your team’s workspace usage** NETWORKING AROUND EVERY CORNER Discover and RSVP to WeWork events and networking opportunities A collaborative workspace experience—throughout your workday and or at WeWork community events WeWork is more than just coworking and office space. Share ideas and grow professionally with members from all over the world. Experience a new way to work at your local WeWork location or at one of our hundreds of locations around the globe. From collaborative coworking spaces, meeting rooms, or your own private office, WeWork has you covered. Download today and boost your productivity. *Subject to operating hours, locations, and availability. **This feature is accessible by select memberships and is not available for WeWork On Demand members. WeWork On Demand is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Czech Republic, Mexico, Brazil.

Screenshots

PADI4 screens
WeWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

PADI and WeWork both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of PADI's written reviews are positive against 15% of WeWork's. PADI also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PADI against 4.8 for WeWork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PADI has 46K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PADI's written reviews are positive against 15% of WeWork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PADI ships an update fortnightly, WeWork every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PADI versus WeWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPADIWeWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (46K ratings) — better4.8 (7.4K ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better14.9% of reviews
Number of ratings46K — better7.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB160 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPADI Americas, Inc.WeWork Companies, Inc.

Customer experience

PADI

All ratings45,669 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative36.7%

WeWork

All ratings7,437 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative72.8%

User reviews

PADI

From 46K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient to have all dive info in one spot
  • 🚀 Great for learning and revisiting hand signals
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing PADI certifications
  • 👍 Fantastic time for Discover Scuba Diving
  • 👍 User friendly app for eStudy course

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buttons don't work, inconsistent functionality
  • 🐛 Logbook doesn't work, can't log dives
  • 🐛 eCards get deleted, can't access offline
  • 💰 Expensive eCards, should be included
  • 🐛 Dive log data gets lost or doesn't sync

WeWork

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good quality app
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to navigate
  • 💡 Lovely workspace with good amenities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow and buggy performance
  • 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🔑 Frequent log-outs and login issues
  • 🗓️ Difficult to book and manage reservations

Bugs and requests

PADI

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Account setup failed
  • eCards don't download or display properly
  • Dive log data disappears or doesn't save
  • Inconsistent display of certifications
  • Dive site search doesn't work
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  • App gets stuck on loading screen

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow mixing of metric and imperial units
  • Customize order of certifications on home page
  • Integrate with dive computers and upload profiles
  • Add custom checklists, equipment tracking
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet for eCards
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  • Offline mode with sync for dive logging

WeWork

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Search function returns irrelevant results
  • Booking process is unreliable and error-prone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to favorite locations
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Provide digital access cards in the app
  • Show availability of desks, rooms, and amenities

In-app purchases

None

PADI

No in-app purchases

None

WeWork

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PADI free?
PADI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeWork free?
WeWork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PADI or WeWork?
PADI is rated higher. PADI averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while WeWork averages 4.8 from 7.4K ratings.
Do PADI or WeWork have ads?
Neither PADI nor WeWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PADI or WeWork?
PADI ships an update fortnightly, and WeWork every 5 weeks. Most recently, PADI was updated on September 26, 2026 and WeWork on September 24, 2026.

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