Comparison

Dive Log vs Dive Devil EMS

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

Dive Devil EMS

Features
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Your Equipment. Accountable. With Dive Devil Equipment Management System, Know what kit you have, who used it last, and when it was last serviced. Dive Devil EMS keeps every tank, regulator and rental in one place. Built by divers, for dive centres, schools, training organisations and rental operators. WHAT IT DOES - Equipment tracking with serial numbers, service dates and condition - Service logging, with overdue and upcoming items flagged on the dashboard - QR scanning for an item's full history in seconds - Rental check-in and check out in one tap, with full history - Bulk operations to kit out a whole class in one session - Damage reporting from any screen - Lesson, trip and dive scheduling on a shared calendar - Secure storage for certifications, medical records and insurance BUILT FOR TEAMS Your staff join free through your subscription. No extra seats, no extra cost. Staff medical and certification records stay private. PLANS Free to start. Pro Diver from £2.99/mo. Business from £19.99/mo. Monthly or yearly. TRUSTED AND SECURE Five languages. Biometric login. UK GDPR, EU GDPR and CCPA compliant. Secure cloud storage. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dive Log4 screens
Dive Devil EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dive Devil EMS at Free against Dive Log's $14.99. Dive Log's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dive Devil EMS is free to download; Dive Log costs $14.99 up front. Dive Log sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dive Devil EMS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Dive Log versus Dive Devil EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive LogDive Devil EMS
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGreg MclaughlinDive Devil Ltd

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

Dive Devil EMS

Subscriptions8
  • Dive Devil EMS Pro Diver Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Dive Devil EMS Business 50 Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Dive Devil EMS Pro Diver Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Dive Devil EMS Business 100 Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Dive Devil EMS Unlimited Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Dive Devil EMS Business 50 Yearly$199.991 Year
  • Dive Devil EMS Business 100 Yearly$299.991 Year
  • Dive Devil EMS Unlimited Yearly$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Dive Log free?
Dive Log costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dive Devil EMS free?
Dive Devil EMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dive Log or Dive Devil EMS have ads?
Neither Dive Log nor Dive Devil EMS shows ads.

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