Scubers vs Shipwreck Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scubers
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Scubers is the famous app in the world to reserve dive trips or courses. You will find many dive experts.
Shipwreck Map
Discover shipwreck locations and historical details across the USA. This app is perfect for maritime history enthusiasts, divers, and anyone interested in sunken vessels. No login is necessary to explore the data.
- Shipwreck locations
- Historical wreck information
- Maritime history focus
- Scuba diving site data
- Vessel tracking interest
- No registration required
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Shipwrecks near me: Find shipwreck locations and historical information about the wrecks. No registration or login required. Ideal for anyone interested in: - Maritime history - Scuba diving and dive sites - Shipping and vessel tracking - Salvage operations - Abandoned wrecks Data source: NOAA AWOIS, July 2020. Not to be used for navigation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scubers at none against Shipwreck Map's 1. Scubers also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Shipwreck Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scubers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scubers ships an update every 2 months, Shipwreck Map every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scubers | Shipwreck Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Poseidon Gates FZC | Qvyshift LLC |
In-app purchases
Scubers
No in-app purchases
Shipwreck Map
- Upgrade$7.99
