# PADI vs Parasail Pro

PADI and Parasail Pro both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Parasail Pro's written reviews are positive against 54% of PADI's. Parasail Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). PADI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ratings volume (46K vs 6). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parasail Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. PADI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PADI against 5.0 for Parasail Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PADI has 46K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of PADI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parasail Pro's.

PADI ships an update fortnightly, Parasail Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PADI | Parasail Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padi/id1490797188/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parasail-pro/id6741516675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 200 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PADI Americas, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416901045) | [Fathom1k Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794532555) |

## What reviewers say

### PADI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padi/id1490797188)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Parasail Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parasail-pro/id6741516675)

This app streamlines operations for parasail companies by digitizing daily logs, inspections, and maintenance tracking. It offers customizable user roles, document storage, and integrated weather data, all accessible from a mobile-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Daily vessel inspections, Customizable user roles, Maintenance tracking, Document storage, Integrated weather data, Log printing and emailing, Industry and company feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Team Monthly Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Bronze Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Team Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Silver Monthly Plan | $37.49 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $51.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Plan | $59.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $65.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly Subscription | $79.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $89.90 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly Plan | $100.00 | per month |
| Business Monthly Plan | $149.99 | per month |
| Starter Yearly Subscription | $153.99 | per year |
| Basic Team Yearly Subscription | $229.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Yearly Subscription | $999.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PADI free?

PADI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parasail Pro free?

Parasail Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PADI or Parasail Pro?

Parasail Pro is rated higher. PADI averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Parasail Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do PADI or Parasail Pro have ads?

Neither PADI nor Parasail Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PADI or Parasail Pro?

PADI ships an update fortnightly, and Parasail Pro every 4 days. Most recently, PADI was updated on October 17, 2026 and Parasail Pro on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*