Comparison

V vs Dive Planner Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

V

This app is a dive decompression calculator for technical scuba divers, implementing the VPM decompression model. It supports various gas mixes, planning methods for open circuit and rebreathers, and includes detailed dive planning tools and a gas blending utility.

Highlights
  • VPM-B and VPM-B/E decompression models
  • Support for nitrox and trimix gases
  • OC and CCR planning
  • Bailout planning for CCR
  • ppO2, END, and gas consumption details
  • Dive planning tools (best mix, MOD, END, EAD)
  • Gas blending utility
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A dive decompression calculator for technical scuba divers. V-Planner presents the VPM decompression model and includes both VPM-B and VPM-B/E model versions. The diver can specify any combination of nitrox or trimix, and as many deco gases as required. Planning methods include both OC and Closed Circuit Rebreather. It includes planning for bailouts with SCR and OC legs in a CCR plan. Includes details of ppO2, END, and gas consumptions. This program includes many of the features from the desktop version such as conservatism adjustments, extended stops, adjustable last stops, the planning monitor system and extensive control over many other planning features. Also included is a set of dive planning tools for calculating best mix, maximum operating depth (MOD), END, EAD and other planning considerations. The Mixer utility for blending nitrox and trimix, is included too.

About

Dive Planner Calculator

This app simplifies recreational dive planning by calculating essential dive parameters for up to three consecutive dives. It provides automatic calculations for residual nitrogen, safe ascent times, and includes a visual dive graph for easy review. Designed for both new and experienced divers, it ensures adherence to safety standards for stress-free underwater exploration.

Highlights
  • Plan up to three consecutive dives
  • Automatic calculation of dive parameters
  • Surface interval tracking
  • Visual dive graph
  • Adherence to safety guidelines
  • On-the-go convenience
Features
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Dive deeper with confidence! Our all-in-one dive planner helps you schedule up to three consecutive recreational dives while adhering to internationally recognized safety standards—no extra gear or complicated tables needed. Quickly input depth, bottom time, and surface interval, and let the app do the rest. It calculates everything from your residual nitrogen levels to safe ascent times, so you can focus on the thrill of underwater exploration. But that’s not all: the built-in dive graph gives you a clear picture of each dive profile at a glance. Use it to review important parameters, ensure your safety stops are in check, and share your plan with buddies for added peace of mind. Whether you’re exploring colorful reefs or searching for hidden wrecks, our app streamlines your dive prep so you can spend less time planning and more time submerged in aquatic adventures. Key Features: - Three consecutive dives: Plan a single day of diving or multiple hops in a breeze. - Automatic calculations: Enter depth and time, and instantly get your essential numbers for each stage—no guesswork. - Surface interval tracking: Precisely manage how much downtime you need between dives to optimize your underwater exploration. - Clear visual graph: See your dive profiles laid out in an easy-to-read chart, simplifying complex depth/time data into an intuitive visual. - Safe & flexible: Follows widely acknowledged recreational diving guidelines to keep you within safe no-decompression limits. - On-the-go convenience: All your dive data in one place, on your device, ready whenever you need it—even on the boat. Our dive planner is designed for simplicity and accuracy, ensuring you stay within recommended limits for safe, stress-free diving. From new divers still mastering safety stops to seasoned pros mapping multiple drop points, it’s the perfect pocket companion. Download now, streamline your planning, and enjoy more bubbles, less hassle! Dive safe, dive smart, and make every underwater journey unforgettable.

Screenshots

V4 screens
Dive Planner Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dive Planner Calculator at $8.99 against V's $48.99. Dive Planner Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). V's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

V costs $48.99 and Dive Planner Calculator $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of V's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dive Planner Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 3 months, Dive Planner Calculator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
V versus Dive Planner Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDive Planner Calculator
Price$48.99$8.99 — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHHS Software Corp.SAGA Virtual Tecnologia Ltda

Customer experience

V

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative12.5%

Dive Planner Calculator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Dive Planner Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V costs $48.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dive Planner Calculator free?
Dive Planner Calculator costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V or Dive Planner Calculator?
V is rated higher. V averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dive Planner Calculator averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do V or Dive Planner Calculator have ads?
Neither V nor Dive Planner Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Dive Planner Calculator?
V ships an update every 3 months, and Dive Planner Calculator every 7 months. Most recently, V was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dive Planner Calculator on September 2, 2026.

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