# Mares App vs divelogs

The clearest difference is rating: divelogs at 5.0 against Mares App's 4.5. divelogs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). Mares App's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mares App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. divelogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

divelogs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mares App has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Mares App's written reviews are positive against 67% of divelogs's.

Mares App ships an update every 3 weeks, divelogs monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mares App | divelogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mares-app/id1625641063/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divelogs/id6475862147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Head Watersports S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193522423) | [Rainer Mohr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725310790) |

## What reviewers say

### Mares App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mares-app/id1625641063)

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a dive computer, recording dives directly on your wrist. Log scuba, freediving, and technical dives, manage dive sites, and track underwater wildlife sightings. Share your adventures with dive buddies and keep your equipment details organized.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch Ultra dive computer integration, Digital dive logbook, Dive site database and management, Underwater wildlife tracking, Dive buddy sharing, Dive equipment management, Firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snorkel Only | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Featured Month (Housing Only) | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Featured Month (Ultra Only) | $6.99 | per month |
| MARES Fully Featured Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Full Featured Yearly (Housing Only) | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Featured Yearly (Ultra Only) | $49.99 | per year |
| MARES Fully Featured Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| MARES Fully Featured Yearly Family | $119.99 | per year |


### divelogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divelogs/id6475862147)

Manage your diving activities and certifications with this companion app. Add, edit, and sync your dive logs, gear, and certifications with the web platform. Supports importing dive data from FIT files.

**Highlights:** Sync dive logs with web platform, Add and edit dives, Manage certifications, Track dive gear, Import FIT files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mares App free?

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

### Is divelogs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mares App or divelogs?

divelogs is rated higher. Mares App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while divelogs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mares App or divelogs have ads?

Neither Mares App nor divelogs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mares App or divelogs?

Mares App ships an update every 3 weeks, and divelogs monthly. Most recently, Mares App was updated on September 21, 2026 and divelogs on September 9, 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.*