MyDiveLocation vs ScubaPlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyDiveLocation
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Store all your dives in the App. You can add your certificates and insurance. By choice you can add your user data, it will be stored in the App on a single device and not transferred to any third party. The data will be used only on the PDF list of dives for your own use. The coordinates will be used for the dive spot to show the dive spot on the map, no tracking of position or transfer to a third party will be done. The location service for the current position can be used when you want to add a new dive, permission is necessary. The dives will be saved in lists with up to 100 dives. If the list is full you can create a new one, the lists can be selected in the app. For each list you can create a PDF with a reduced set of data. A PDF can as well be created for each single dive. All data are stored in your iCloud Drive. Optional, depth data can be imported to the dive from the health app. The depth data from the health app will be used to create a depth chart of the dive. Data set for a dive: - location, spot, country, dive base - time and date - coordinates - rating of dive - dive time, max depth, view, water temperature - suit(dry or neopren), weight - number of bottles, bottle size, final pressure, nitro - buddy - remarks Functions in list : - add new dive - sort dives by dive number - sort dives by location - show a map with all dives in the list (only the dives on the map will be shown in the list of this view) - create PDF with all dives in the list - select list - add insurance and certificates (up to 5) - add user data and photo Functions in Detail: - edit a dive ( all data and add photo) - show photo - create PDF of the selected dive (full data set)
ScubaPlan
Plan, log, and manage your dives with this comprehensive tool. Features include precise gas calculations, gear management, and community sharing. It also offers dive computer integration and weather forecasts for safe and confident diving.
- Dive planning with gas calculations
- Log dives with photos and videos
- Import dives from computers
- Gear management
- Ideal weight calculation
- Community sharing
- Weather conditions
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ScubaPlan – Your diving logbook and community Take your dives to the next level with ScubaPlan, the ultimate app to plan, log and manage your dives in a safe and professional way. Designed by and for divers of all levels, ScubaPlan simplifies your pre-dive preparation by offering precise calculations, smart features, and everything you need to dive with confidence. [On your iPhone] · Edit and share photos and videos of your dives with the ScubaPlan community. · Plan your dives with accurate calculations for Air, Nitrox, or Trimix (MOD, EAD, PPO2...). · Import your dives from dive computers by brands like CRESSI, MARES, SUUNTO, and more. · Manage your gear and create custom gear sets for different types of dives. · Calculate your ideal weight based on body type, experience, and equipment. · Add locations to your dives manually or at the time of planning (no background tracking). · Check current weather conditions for more accurate dive planning. · Sign in with Apple anonymously, without sharing your email or personal data. · Sync your data across Apple devices with end-to-end encryption: only you hold the key. · Suggest or vote for new features directly within the app. [On your Apple Watch Ultra] We’re working on getting the official permission to access depth sensors up to 40 m on Apple Watch Ultra. For now, the app works up to 6 m depth. · Use ScubaPlan as a backup dive computer. · Log your dives with key data like duration, max depth, temperature, and charts. · Monitor your 3-minute safety stop at 5 meters. · Use the built-in compass throughout your dive. · Get planned depth alerts (not available due to sensor restrictions). ScubaPlan is completely free for all divers! Enjoy unlimited dive plans, share your underwater photos in the community, and import your dives from popular dive computers like Cressi — all at no cost. If you find ScubaPlan valuable, you can support its development through voluntary contributions to help us keep it private, independent, and built for divers like you. Privacy Policy: https://www.arturocarreterocalvo.com/scubaplan/scubaplan-privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use: https://www.arturocarreterocalvo.com/scubaplan/scubaplan-terms-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyDiveLocation at none against ScubaPlan's 4. ScubaPlan's advantage is device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. ScubaPlan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MyDiveLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MyDiveLocation | ScubaPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Nietz | Arturo Carretero Calvo |
In-app purchases
MyDiveLocation
No in-app purchases
ScubaPlan
- Weekly premium subscription$2.997 Days
- Monthly premium subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual premium subscription$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
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