Comparison

Dive Reporter vs Dive Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Dive Reporter

Features
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Report the species and litter seen during diving. Make it easier for debriefing with realistic images of the species and the place where you dived. Not only used by solo divers but also used by diving centers.

About

Dive Toolbox

Features
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DiveToolbox — Professional dive planning and gas calculation tools for recreational and technical divers. DECOMPRESSION DIVE PLANNER Plan single-level and multi-level dives using the Bühlmann ZH-L16C algorithm with configurable gradient factors. Get detailed ascent profiles, gas switch schedules, and comprehensive safety analysis including CNS, OTU, gas density, and END monitoring. GAS BLENDING CALCULATOR Step-by-step fill instructions for Nitrox and Trimix blending. Supports partial pressure and continuous flow methods with real-time MOD calculations. MOD / EAD / END CALCULATOR Instantly calculate Maximum Operating Depth, Equivalent Air Depth, and Equivalent Narcotic Depth for any gas mix. GRADIENT FACTORS EXPLORER Visualize how GF Low and GF High affect no-decompression limits and decompression schedules. SAC RATE CALCULATOR Calculate your Surface Air Consumption rate from dive data to improve gas planning accuracy. ROCK BOTTOM CALCULATOR Determine minimum gas reserves for safe ascent, including emergency scenarios with configurable safety margins. SUCCESSIVE DIVE PLANNER Plan repetitive dives accounting for residual nitrogen and helium tissue loading from previous dives. UNIT CONVERSIONS Convert between metric and imperial units for depth, pressure, volume, and temperature. KEY FEATURES • Multi-gas support with automatic deco gas switching • Save and organize dive plans in folders • Save tank presets for quick planning • Share plans via link or QR code • Export plans as PDF • Customizable diver profile (GF, SAC, PPO2, speeds) • Dark and light themes • Available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian Terms of Use: https://divetoolbox.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://divetoolbox.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Dive Reporter4 screens
Dive Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dive Reporter at none against Dive Toolbox's 2. Dive Toolbox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dive Toolbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Dive Reporter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Reporter ships an update every 2 months, Dive Toolbox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dive Reporter versus Dive Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive ReporterDive Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAOOnosia

In-app purchases

None

Dive Reporter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dive Toolbox

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Dive Reporter free?
Dive Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dive Toolbox free?
Dive Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dive Reporter or Dive Toolbox have ads?
Neither Dive Reporter nor Dive Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Reporter or Dive Toolbox?
Dive Reporter ships an update every 2 months, and Dive Toolbox every 6 days. Most recently, Dive Reporter was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dive Toolbox on October 11, 2026.

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