Comparison

Dive Log vs Crux

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

Crux

Document your rock climbing routes and gym problems with detailed annotations. Capture photos, mark holds with specific icons, and number your beta sequences. Share your climbing knowledge easily with others, all while keeping your data private on your device.

Highlights
  • Document boulders, routes, and gym problems
  • Add titles, notes, and climbing grades
  • Tag climbs for filtering and search
  • Annotate holds with climbing-specific icons
  • Number beta sequences for move-by-move instructions
  • Share climb documentation with others
Features
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Crux is a powerful yet simple tool for documenting rock climbs. Photograph a route, mark holds, number your beta sequence, and keep everything organized while in the gym or projecting outside. Document Your Climbs Create entries for boulders, routes, or gym problems Add titles, notes, and climbing grades Tag climbs for quick filtering and search Annotate Holds With Precision Highlight the details that matter: Climbing-specific hold icons (crimp, sloper, pinch, pocket, sidepull, volume, and more) Optional sequence numbering for move-by-move beta Tap to place annotations directly on a photo Share with others Create and share your climbs with others. Making it easier than ever to share your climbing knowledge. No account needed - all of your climbs stay right on your device.

Screenshots

Dive Log4 screens
Crux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crux at Free against Dive Log's $14.99. Crux also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dive Log's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 2) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On ads 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

Crux is free to download; Dive Log costs $14.99 up front. Dive Log sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Crux asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dive Log has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Log ships an update monthly, Crux every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Dive Log versus Crux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive LogCrux
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (107 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg MclaughlinBrandon Duarte

Customer experience

Dive Log

All ratings106 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.4%

Crux

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dive Log

One-time10
  • Suunto Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Mares Bluetooth Download$2.99
  • Shearwater Download$2.99
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  • 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

Crux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dive Log free?
Dive Log costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Crux free?
Crux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dive Log or Crux?
Crux is rated higher. Dive Log averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Crux averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dive Log or Crux have ads?
Neither Dive Log nor Crux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Log or Crux?
Dive Log ships an update monthly, and Crux every 11 days. Most recently, Dive Log was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crux on November 5, 2026.

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