Comparison

DecoPlanner mobile vs Fathom Dive Planner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

Fathom Dive Planner

Features
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Fathom is a native iPhone and iPad app for dive planning and logging. Build open- and closed-circuit decompression schedules with configurable gradient factors, then record every dive you make in the built-in logbook, and link each logged dive back to the plan that produced it. Build single- or multi-level dive plans, manage your gas mixes and tanks, and review every parameter that goes into your decompression schedule before you get in the water. After the dive, capture depth, time, gases, tanks, buddies, locations, and tags in a logbook designed for the same workflow. PLANNING • Configurable gradient factors (default GF 20/85) • Multi-level dive plans with automatic gas selection • Full trimix and heliox support, in addition to air and nitrox • Closed-circuit rebreather plans: fixed setpoints with a switch depth, and travel diluent for deep dives • Open-circuit bailout schedules computed from the worst point of the dive • Repetitive dives: tissue loading, CNS, and OTU carry across surface intervals • Custom gas mixes and standard preset catalogue • Tank and cylinder tracking with SAC and per-tank gas usage • Minimum gas (rock-bottom) reserve required to bring you and your buddy back from depth • NDL (no-decompression limit) at any depth • MOD, END, and gas density for every level, with warnings when a mix gets too dense • CNS clock and OTU oxygen exposure tracking LOGBOOK • Log every dive with depth, time, gases, tanks, location, buddies, and tags • Link each logged dive to its original plan • Browse and search your dive history GENERAL • Metric and imperial units throughout • iCloud sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac • One purchase unlocks Fathom on iPhone, iPad, and Mac IMPORTANT Fathom is a planning tool, not a substitute for diver training, qualified instruction, or the judgment of a certified dive professional. Always follow the procedures taught in your training agency, the limits of your certification, and your own dive computer. Decompression diving carries inherent risks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DecoPlanner mobile4 screens
Fathom Dive Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DecoPlanner mobile at none against Fathom Dive Planner's 2. DecoPlanner mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Fathom Dive Planner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Fathom Dive Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. DecoPlanner mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DecoPlanner mobile ships an update every 2 months, Fathom Dive Planner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
DecoPlanner mobile versus Fathom Dive Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecoPlanner mobileFathom Dive Planner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Underwater Explorers Inc.Total Immersion

In-app purchases

None

DecoPlanner mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fathom Dive Planner

Subscriptions1
  • Fathom Premium - Annual14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fathom Premium - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is DecoPlanner mobile free?
DecoPlanner mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fathom Dive Planner free?
Fathom Dive Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DecoPlanner mobile or Fathom Dive Planner have ads?
Neither DecoPlanner mobile nor Fathom Dive Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DecoPlanner mobile or Fathom Dive Planner?
DecoPlanner mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Fathom Dive Planner daily. Most recently, DecoPlanner mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fathom Dive Planner on October 25, 2026.

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