DecoPlanner mobile vs Garmin Catalyst™ Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DecoPlanner mobile
Plan complex dive profiles using advanced decompression models. Track multiple gases, manage dive buddies, and visualize dive data with detailed graphs. Choose the version that suits your diving certification level.
- Open/Closed/Passive Semi-Closed Circuit planning
- ZH-L16 / VPM-B decompression models
- Gas tracking for multiple gases and dive buddies
- Gas mixing (partial pressure & continuous blending)
- Dive profile and tissue compartment graphs
- Diving level selection (Rec 1 to Unlimited CCR)
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Features: Open Circuit / Closed Circuit / Passive Semi-Closed Circuit planning ZH-L16 / VPM-B decompression models Convenient grouping of decompression stops Gas tracking of multiple gases and dive buddies Gas mixing through partial pressure and continuous blending Multiple graphs outlining dive profiles and tissue compartment pressures Select the version fitting your current level of diving, from Rec 1 to Unlimited CCR. More information at www.gue.com/store/software/decoplanner-4
Garmin Catalyst™ Radar
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Race and see. Use this mobile app for easy software updates that help keep your Garmin Catalyst™ R1 racing radar device performing its best. Download the app to be notified when an update is available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Garmin Catalyst™ Radar at daily against DecoPlanner mobile's every 2 months. DecoPlanner mobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DecoPlanner mobile ships an update every 2 months, Garmin Catalyst™ Radar daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DecoPlanner mobile | Garmin Catalyst™ Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Underwater Explorers Inc. | Garmin |
In-app purchases
DecoPlanner mobile
No in-app purchases
Garmin Catalyst™ Radar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DecoPlanner mobile free?
Is Garmin Catalyst™ Radar free?
Do DecoPlanner mobile or Garmin Catalyst™ Radar have ads?
Which is updated more often, DecoPlanner mobile or Garmin Catalyst™ Radar?
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