Comparison

AWU2UDDF vs DiveCore

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

Head to head
About

AWU2UDDF

Export underwater depth and temperature data from your Apple Watch to a standard UDDF XML file. This file can then be imported into popular diving log software for comprehensive record-keeping. It seamlessly integrates with the Health App and HealthKit.

Highlights
  • Export underwater depth and temperature data
  • Standard Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF) XML output
  • Import into Macdive or Subsurface
  • Integrates with Health App and HealthKit
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AWU2UDDF is used to export underwater depth and temperature data collected on your Apple Watch into a standard Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF) XML file. That file can then be imported into standard diving log software such as Macdive or Subsurface to complete your diving log. AWU2UDDF integrates with the Health App and the HealthKit framework to access the depth and temperature date stored by the phone.

About

DiveCore

This app transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer, offering real-time decompression data, freediving modes, and estimated dive routes. It features AI-powered dive analysis and a detailed logbook, syncing seamlessly with its iPhone companion app for post-dive review and planning.

Highlights
  • Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression model
  • Freediving modes (CWT, STA, DYN)
  • Estimated dive route with GPS fixes
  • Live Activity no-fly timer
  • On-device AI dive analysis
  • iCloud synchronized dive log
  • Underwater photo color correction
Features
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DiveCore — Dive Computer for Apple Watch Ultra DiveCore uses your Apple Watch Ultra's depth sensor, compass, and accelerometer to show your dive on your wrist. It syncs with the iPhone companion app and uses on-device AI to help you review your dives. [ Core Features ] Dive Computer (Apple Watch Ultra) - Bühlmann ZHL-16C with adjustable Gradient Factors - Real-time 16-tissue compartment decompression model - No-decompression limit (NDL) and decompression ceiling - Automatic safety stop countdown (3 min @ 3-6 m, credited with shallow deco stop time) - Ascent rate alarm + haptic warnings - PPO2 oxygen limit alarm - Auto water lock - HealthKit workout session integration - 30Hz smooth digital compass Freediving Mode - Depth disciplines (CWT / CWTB / FIM), static apnea (STA), dynamic apnea (DYN / DNF) - Automatic dive detection for depth, manual timer with lap entry for pool disciplines - Dive count, max depth, surface interval, heart rate, and a per-session log - A session spans many dives: surfacing starts the rest timer, and you end the session yourself - Freedive mode runs no decompression model and no gas or NDL alarms - It cannot detect shallow-water blackout. Never freedive alone, and always dive with direct, trained supervision Estimated Dive Route - Surface GPS at entry and exit; underwater path estimated from compass, motion and depth, then drift-corrected with the exit fix - 3D route view on iPhone with insights (speed, activity, pattern, current drift) This is not real underwater GPS tracking. It is a sensor-fusion estimate based on the diver's magnetic heading and motion, with both endpoints corrected by surface GPS fixes. No-Fly Timer (Live Activity) - DAN/UHMS guideline tiers (12h single no-deco / 18h repetitive or multi-day / 24h decompression), never shortened by a later dive - Lock-screen + Dynamic Island countdown AI Analysis (XAI — Explainable) - 100% on-device, no external API calls - Dive score (0-100) with itemized breakdown, stress zones and personal baseline Dive Log + Share - iCloud automatic sync across devices - Logs water temp, gas mix, algorithm, no-fly time; SAC and end pressure are estimated - Infographic share card; entry/exit points open in Apple Maps DiveCore Studio (Photo Editor) - Underwater color correction, depth-based red channel restoration, AI dehaze - Dive log watermark Watch Display Customization - Technical bottom bar (incl. heading), Minimal card slots and MAX ring field iPhone Companion - Detailed dive log with depth profile chart - PADI RDP dive planner, AI report, dive site location, statistics, iCloud backup [ Required Hardware ] - Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation or later) - iPhone with iOS 18+ - iCloud account + Apple Sign-In [ Accessibility ] - VoiceOver support and Dynamic Type - 14 languages [ Subscription Terms ] - DiveCore Pro (choose one; all unlock the full feature set): - Yearly: $29.99/year (KRW 44,000) - includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers - Monthly: $4.99/month (KRW 7,700) - no free trial - 1-Day Pass: $2.99 (KRW 3,300) - 24-hour access, non-renewing (does not auto-renew) - Prices may vary by storefront and currency. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Yearly and Monthly auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - If not cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends, you will be charged automatically - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's App Store account settings - Terms of Use (EULA): https://furyus.dev/terms - Privacy Policy: https://furyus.dev/privacy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DiveCore is a supplementary tool for trained, certified divers. It is not a replacement for proper training, dive tables, or a backup dive computer. Always dive within the limits of your training and certification, follow your primary dive computer, and carry a redundant device. Diving carries inherent risks, including serious injury or death.

Screenshots

AWU2UDDF3 screens
DiveCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AWU2UDDF at none against DiveCore's 3. AWU2UDDF also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). DiveCore's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. DiveCore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AWU2UDDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWU2UDDF ships an update every 14 months, DiveCore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AWU2UDDF versus DiveCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWU2UDDFDiveCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDouglas JunkinsJuseong Kim

Customer experience

AWU2UDDF

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DiveCore

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AWU2UDDF

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DiveCore

Subscriptions2
  • DiveCore Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DiveCore Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DiveCore Pro 1-Day Pass$2.99

Questions

Is AWU2UDDF free?
AWU2UDDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiveCore free?
DiveCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AWU2UDDF or DiveCore have ads?
Neither AWU2UDDF nor DiveCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWU2UDDF or DiveCore?
AWU2UDDF ships an update every 14 months, and DiveCore every 4 days. Most recently, AWU2UDDF was updated on November 3, 2026 and DiveCore on November 7, 2026.

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