Comparison

Dive Log vs Deepblu

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

Head to head
About

Dive Log

Log your SCUBA dives with detailed information, including GPS coordinates and dive buddy details. Supports metric and imperial units, and integrates with desktop software for comprehensive dive history management.

Highlights
  • SCUBA diving logbook
  • GPS coordinate capture
  • Dive buddy integration
  • Dive data and statistics
  • Metric and Imperial units
  • Dive computer data import
  • Bluetooth LE transfer
Features
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Dive Log is designed to work either as your primary SCUBA diving logbook application or in conjunction with compatible 3rd party desktop logbook applications. You can use Dive Log at the dive site or on the dive boat to capture the information about the site while it is fresh in your mind (or your dive guide's mind). You can even capture the GPS coordinates of the dive site using the built in location services of your iOS device. Details about your actual dive can be added immediately after your dive or at the après dive event and later be saved to your desktop computer. The dive buddy feature is fully integrated with Contacts on your iPhone or iPad, letting you capture information about your newest dive buddy or quickly add an existing buddy to a particular dive. The dive data and statistics features let you have an immediate answer the next time your dive guide asks how much weight you used on your last dive or have all the information you need about your dive history when you fill out that next dive waiver. Metric and Imperial values are supported for all appropriate logbook fields. You can easily enter values using the appropriate units for the situation and view them in your preferred measurement system. You can even explore detailed dive profiles from popular dive computers that you download with your desktop software and later upload to Dive Log on iPhone/iPad. Dive profile data can also be transferred directly from certain dive computers directly via Bluetooth or using a supported Bluetooth accessory and an associated in-app purchase. On Windows, Diving Log 6.0 (www.divinglog.de) is fully integrated with Dive Log on iPhone/iPad and has built in synchronization. Diving Log 6.0 has extensive support for importing data from dive computers and other dive log applications. On Mac OS X, logbook information can be imported to Dive Log on iPhone/iPad from a number of compatible applications using the free Dive Log Manager application available from More Mobile Software (www.moremobilesoftware.com/divelog-sync). DiveLogDT (available on the Mac App Store) can be used to directly import a number of dive computers and file formats and can synchronize with Dive Log on iOS. Dive data can be directly downloaded on a Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth 4.0/5.0) compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from Bluetooth LE capable dive computers such as the Suunto EON Steel, Suunto EON Core, Suunto D5, Scubapro Galileo 2 (G2), Aladin Sport (Matrix), Aladin H (Matrix), G2 HUD, Aladin A1, Shearwater Teric, Peregrine, Petrel 2, Petrel 3, Perdix, Perdix AI, Perdix 2, NERD 2, Oceanic VTX, Pro Plus 4, Geo 4.0, VEO 4.0, Aeris A300CS, Aqualung i300C, i330R, i550C, i750TC, i770R, Apeks DSX, Sherwood Wisdom 4, Mares Genius and certain heinrichs weikamp OSTC computers as well as the DiveNav Inc. bluebuddy and Tech Buddy dive logger accessories. Supported Bluetooth LE accessories are available separately. Mares Bluelink Pro is a Bluetooth LE accessory by Mares and available for purchase separately (www.mares.com). The Bluelink Pro allows you transfer dive data from certain Mares dive computers (Puck Pro, Smart, Smart Air, Quad and Quad Air) directly to Dive Log on your Bluetooth LE compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Dive Computer Buddy (aka DCbuddy) is a Bluetooth LE accessory by DiveNav Inc. (note that the DCbuddy itself is no longer available). The DCbuddy allows you transfer dive data from certain dive computers (including models from Suunto, Oceanic, Aqualung, Aeris, Sherwood, Tusa and Mares) directly to Dive Log on your Bluetooth LE compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

About

Deepblu

Log your underwater adventures, enrich them with media, and connect with a global diving community. Automatically sync dive data from compatible computers and discover popular dive destinations worldwide. Build your diver profile and get your logs certified by instructors.

Highlights
  • Automatic dive log synchronization
  • Add photos and videos to logs
  • Discover and plan dive destinations
  • Build diver identity and profile
  • Instructor certification of logs
  • Compatible with many dive computers
Features
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Your incredible dive journeys start with Deepblu. THE MOST INTUITIVE DIVE LOG APP ● Enrich your dive log with underwater photos and videos to share with the global diving community ● Create dive logs automatically by synchronizing your dive computer via Bluetooth ● Compatible with most dive computers on the market (see all compatible dive computers below) ● Have your instructor certify your Deepblu dive log in-app ● Build your diver identity EXPLORE POPULAR DIVE DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD ● Discover dive sites, plan dive travel based on user reviews and media ● Cancun – Explore MUSA, C-55, and unique sea life ● Tulum – Dive in Cenote Dos Ojos and more underwater caves ● Bali – Dive with mantas and discover unique reefs COMPATIBLE DIVE COMPUTERS Deepblu COSMIQ+, SCUBAPRO Aladin Sport, Galileo 2, Aladin H Matrix, TUSA DC Solar Link IQ1204, and Shearwater Petrel 2, Perdix, Perdix AI, Nerd 2. Deepblu is also compatible with Subsurface, which supports nearly 200 other dive computers from popular brands such as AquaLung, Cressi, Mares, Oceanic, SCUBAPRO, Shearwater, Sherwood, Suunto, Uwatec and many more. *The Deepblu app is recognized as the official digital training log of international dive agencies such as IDA, ITDA & DIWA, where instructors can digitally sign their students logs directly on the app, counting towards certification. Dive on.

Screenshots

Dive Log4 screens
Deepblu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dive Log at 84% against Deepblu's 36%. Dive Log also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9). Deepblu's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ratings volume 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

Deepblu is free to download; Dive Log costs $14.99 up front. Dive Log sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Deepblu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dive Log holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dive Log's written reviews are positive against 36% of Deepblu's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dive Log versus Deepblu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive LogDeepblu
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (106 ratings) — better2.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better39
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg MclaughlinBlaris ApS

Customer experience

Dive Log

All ratings106 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.6%

Deepblu

All ratings39 ratings
Positive43.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Dive Log

One-time11
  • Suunto Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Mares Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Crest Bluetooth Download$2.99
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  • Shearwater Download$2.99
  • bluebuddy Download$2.99
  • SCUBAPRO Download$2.99
  • Pelagic Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Cressi Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Ratio Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Halcyon Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • DCbuddy Support$4.99
None

Deepblu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dive Log free?
Dive Log costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Deepblu free?
Deepblu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dive Log or Deepblu?
Dive Log is rated higher. Dive Log averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Deepblu averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.

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