Dive Log vs Pro Dive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- SCUBA diving logbook
- GPS coordinate capture
- Dive buddy integration
- Dive data and statistics
- Metric and Imperial units
- Dive computer data import
- Bluetooth LE transfer
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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.
Pro Dive
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Pro Dive continuously tracks your depth, time, ascent rate and tissue loading to keep you informed throughout every dive. Real-Time Dive Computer • Certified to EN13319 — the international standard for dive instruments. • Live depth display • No-Deco Limit (NDL) • Decompression ceiling and Time-To-Surface (TTS) estimates • Gradient Factors and multi gas support (Nitrox / Trimix capable engine) • CCR support with fixed PPO2 and Bail Out modes • Ascent-rate tracking with smart averaging • Automatically detects submersion and starts logging • Underwater Compass • Indicates no fly time Decompression Model Built on the Bühlmann ZH-L16C model with gradient factors, Pro Dive continuously updates a full 16-compartment tissue model during your dive — just like a dedicated dive computer. Automatic Dive Logs Every dive is saved automatically and synced to your iPhone: • Full dive profile graph • Max depth, duration, start/end times • Min/max temperature • Location via GPS + reverse geocoding • Notes and dive-day details • All logs stored locally with optional cloud backup (if applicable) Designed for Apple Watch Ultra Pro Dive is built specifically for the Ultra’s: • Depth and water-temperature sensors • Bright always-on display • Large Action Button and crown to quickly select options underwater • Rugged dive-ready design Offline, Reliable, and Fast All calculations run entirely on the watch — no signal required. Your watch keeps logging even if the iPhone is not nearby. For Recreational and Technical Divers Whether you’re practising buoyancy in the pool, exploring a wreck, or building up to technical training, Pro Dive provides a clean, modern interface with professional-grade dive calculations behind it. Privacy Policy - https://www.tec-diver.eu/pro-dive-privacy-policy.html End User License Agreement - Privacy Policy - http://www.tec-diver.eu/easy-deco-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pro Dive at Free against Dive Log's $14.99. Dive Log's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Pro Dive is free to download; Dive Log costs $14.99 up front. Dive Log sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pro Dive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dive Log ships an update monthly, Pro Dive every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dive Log | Pro Dive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (106 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #183 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Mclaughlin | Millennium Ltd |
In-app purchases
Dive Log
- 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
Pro Dive
- Pro Dive monthly$6.991 Month
- Pro Dive anual$59.991 Year
- Pro Dive Lifetime$139.99









