Comparison

Dive Log vs Shearwater Cloud

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

Shearwater Cloud

Connect your mobile device to your dive computer to download, manage, and analyze dive logs. Update firmware and utilize cloud storage for accessible and secure dive data across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Download dive logs via Bluetooth LE
  • Analyze depth, decompression, and temperature
  • Cloud storage for dive logs
  • Firmware updates for dive computers
  • Cross-device accessibility
Features
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Shearwater Cloud links your mobile device to your Shearwater dive computer. It allows you to download and manage your dive logs, update your dive computer firmware, and use cloud storage. Using Bluetooth LE technology, you can quickly and easily download your dive logs to Shearwater Cloud. Once your logs are downloaded, you can analyze your depth, decompression profile, temperature, and much more. The defining feature of Shearwater Cloud is the ability to store your dives via the cloud. Cloud storage provides accessibility to your dives on any mobile device with an internet connection. In addition, dive logs can be recovered should the dive logs be lost on a local storage. Shearwater Cloud is compatible with Tern, Peregrine, Teric, Perdix 2, Perdix AI, Perdix, NERD 2, Petrel 3, and Petrel 2.

Screenshots

Dive Log4 screens
Shearwater Cloud1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dive Log at 84% against Shearwater Cloud's 26%. Dive Log also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). Shearwater Cloud's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dive Log holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dive Log's written reviews are positive against 26% of Shearwater Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Log ships an update monthly, Shearwater Cloud every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dive Log versus Shearwater Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive LogShearwater Cloud
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (106 ratings) — better2.6 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better104
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB333 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg MclaughlinShearwater Research

Customer experience

Dive Log

All ratings106 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.6%

Shearwater Cloud

All ratings104 ratings
Positive29.8%
Neutral19.2%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral21.9%
Negative52.3%

Bugs and requests

Dive Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shearwater Cloud

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup with latest iOS versions
  • Bluetooth connection causes app to freeze or crash
  • Dives fail to download or sync completely
  • Dive numbers display incorrectly compared to computer
  • Data loss when updating app or firmware
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  • Graph freezes when viewing in landscape mode
  • Cloud account requirement blocks app access
  • Slow download speeds (8+ minutes per dive)
  • Dropdown menus and UI elements unresponsive
  • Surface interval and end dive time removed in updates
  • Temperature unit conversion failures
  • SAC rate calculation errors
  • Auto-download toggle cannot be disabled
  • Checkboxes for filtering data removed
  • iPad version displays iPhone layout only
  • German/Italian translation mix-up
  • Unable to connect to specific computer models
  • Scrolling triggers accidental field selection

Requested features

20 requests
  • Modern, native-looking user interface redesign
  • GPS/geolocation integration for dive sites
  • Ability to manually add or import dives
  • Photo attachment capability for dives
  • Dive planner functionality
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  • Map view of dive locations
  • Landscape mode optimization for iPad
  • Ability to copy/paste information between dives
  • Filter dives by mode (recreational, technical, etc.)
  • Average SAC rate statistics across all dives
  • Buddy management and sharing features
  • Equipment tracking and reuse
  • Dive profile zoom capability
  • PDF export of dive logs
  • Support for more tank configurations
  • GFSurf information on graphs
  • Smart notifications/SNS integration
  • Dive date format customization
  • Full-screen graph in landscape orientation
  • Selective dive download options

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

Shearwater Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dive Log free?
Dive Log costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shearwater Cloud free?
Shearwater Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dive Log or Shearwater Cloud?
Dive Log is rated higher. Dive Log averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Shearwater Cloud averages 2.6 from 104 ratings.
Do Dive Log or Shearwater Cloud have ads?
Neither Dive Log nor Shearwater Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Log or Shearwater Cloud?
Dive Log ships an update monthly, and Shearwater Cloud every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dive Log was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shearwater Cloud on October 13, 2026.

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