# O'Dive vs Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: O'Dive at 5.0 against Buddy's 4.3. O'Dive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. O'Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.

O'Dive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of O'Dive's written reviews are positive against 77% of Buddy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | O'Dive | Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odive/id1534593720/reviews)** | [4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-social-dive-app/id1588860327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AZOTH SYSTEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534593722) | [Dive with Buddy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588860329) |

## What reviewers say

### O'Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odive/id1534593720)

This app uses patented acoustic sensor technology to analyze gas microbubbles detected after a dive. It helps divers assess their decompression procedures and improve their safety and practice based on personalized acoustic measurements.

**Highlights:** Acoustic sensor technology, Gas microbubble detection, Personalized decompression analysis, Diving practice improvement, Diving safety enhancement, Sensor control interface

**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 O'Dive free?

O'Dive 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, O'Dive or Buddy?

O'Dive is rated higher. O'Dive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Buddy averages 4.3 from 49 ratings.

### Do O'Dive or Buddy have ads?

Neither O'Dive nor Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, O'Dive or Buddy?

O'Dive ships an update monthly, and Buddy monthly. Most recently, O'Dive was updated on November 3, 2026 and Buddy on November 3, 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.*