# DiveMaps vs Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buddy at 77% against DiveMaps's 25%. Buddy also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). DiveMaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DiveMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of DiveMaps's written reviews are positive against 77% of Buddy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiveMaps | Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divemaps/id1517090025/reviews) | **[4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-social-dive-app/id1588860327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NDL, UCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278307433) | [Dive with Buddy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588860329) |

## What reviewers say

### DiveMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divemaps/id1517090025)

Discover detailed underwater routes and log your dives with this comprehensive scuba diving application. It offers a free logbook, educational tests, and a diving encyclopedia, all created by experienced divers.

**Highlights:** Detailed underwater route maps, Free dive logbook, Diving encyclopedia, Educational tests, Diver-created content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-social-dive-app/id1588860327)

This app is a comprehensive companion for divers, offering features to log dives, manage gear, and connect with a community of ocean enthusiasts. It provides tools for both free and premium users to enhance their underwater adventures and discover new diving experiences.

**Highlights:** Dive Log recording and validation, Buddy network and activity feed, Gear management, Offline access to certifications, Buddy Radar for finding dive buddies, Discover feed for underwater content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddy Radar: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Buddy Radar: Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌍 Connects divers globally
- 🗺️ Great for logging dives
- 📸 Ability to add photos/videos
- 🤝 Facilitates meeting new dive buddies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buddy radar not working
- 📉 Low user count in some areas
- 💸 Social features feel like a money grab
- 🤷‍♂️ Missing advanced features
- 🔌 No import/export of data

**Reported bugs**

- Buddy radar not working
- App crashes and becomes unresponsive
- Login issues (email not found)
- Draft dives appearing in public searches
- Deleted drafts still appearing publicly

**Requested features**

- Open to dive status to link people
- Ability to import/export data
- Direct data download from dive computers
- Support for technical diving features (e.g., double tanks, trimix volumes)
- Inclusion of smaller certification organizations (GUE, UTD)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiveMaps free?

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

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DiveMaps or Buddy?

Buddy is rated higher. DiveMaps averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Buddy averages 4.3 from 49 ratings.

### Do DiveMaps or Buddy have ads?

Neither DiveMaps nor Buddy shows ads.

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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.*