Comparison

Dive Log vs Decosoft

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
Currently charting
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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

Decosoft

Plan your dives with this comprehensive tech diving tool. It offers a user-friendly interface, advanced decompression models, and various dive calculators to ensure safe and enjoyable underwater adventures. Save, share, and prepare for every dive with detailed insights.

Highlights
  • User-friendly dive planning interface
  • Bühlmann decompression model
  • Detailed runtime table with graphs
  • Support for OC and CCR
  • Multiple dive calculators
  • Save and share dive plans
Features
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Meet Decosoft - your tech diving planner in your pocket. Benefit from a variety of features that help you compose the best dive plan. Easily prepare for your adventure ahead so you can enjoy every dive to the fullest. Main features: - User-friendly interface, designed to simplify dive planning - Bühlmann decompression model with gradient factors - Advanced dive settings - Detailed runtime table with graph, gas consumption and more dive details - Easy lost-gas preview of the dive plan - Support for Open Circuit (OC) and Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR) - Repetitive dives - Save tanks and plans for further use - Share your dives with others Diving calculators included: - Maximum bottom time - SAC - Surface air consumption - MOD - Maximum operational depth - END - Equivalent narcotic depth - EAD - Equivalent air depth - Best mix for depth - Gas blending Dive safely, dive with Decosoft. Try today!

Screenshots

Dive Log4 screens
Decosoft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decosoft at Free against Dive Log's $14.99. Decosoft also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Dive Log's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Decosoft is free to download; Dive Log costs $14.99 up front. Dive Log sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Decosoft sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Log ships an update monthly, Decosoft every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dive Log versus Decosoft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive LogDecosoft
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg MclaughlinDecosoft s.r.o.

Customer experience

Dive Log

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

Decosoft

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
8 purchases

Decosoft

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Partner1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Partners1 Year trial$39.991 Year
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  • Ultimate14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Ultimate Offer1 Year trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Ultimate$20.99
  • Ultimate$23.99
  • Ultimate$29.99

Questions

Is Dive Log free?
Dive Log costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Decosoft free?
Decosoft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dive Log or Decosoft have ads?
Neither Dive Log nor Decosoft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Log or Decosoft?
Dive Log ships an update monthly, and Decosoft every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dive Log was updated on September 23, 2026 and Decosoft on September 21, 2026.

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