Dive Log Book vs Currents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dive Log Book
Easily import and manage your dive profiles from compatible dive computers or manually log your dives. Access global dive weather conditions and a photo library of marine life for an enhanced diving experience.
- Import dive profiles from SmartTRAK/DataTRAK
- Transfer data from SCUBAPRO UWATEC computers
- Manual dive logging
- Photo library of marine life
- Global dive weather conditions
- Educational tool for divers
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Dive Log Book, developed by DNA BLU, allows you to import and display dive profile data from SmartTRAK and DataTRAK files from your PC, transferring them to your iPhone. This application allows divers to transfer and carry dive data from all dives recorded using SCUBAPRO UWATEC dive computers (Aladin, Smart and Galileo series). It also lets you manually insert dives on your iPhone. A photo library is also accessible, including various fish, corals and nudibranch images, resulting in an ideal educational tool for all levels of divers. This application also makes specific dive weather conditions easily accessible, including temperatures, winds, wave heights & lengths for the entire globe. This data is courtesy of NOAA, usno.navy.mil and the “Lamma Consortium of the Regione Toscana”.
Currents
Log your dives effortlessly with automatic syncing from popular dive computers or quick manual entry. Discover over 5,000 dive sites and verified shops, and connect with a community for real-time safety alerts and shared experiences. Keep your certifications handy and manage gear maintenance with this comprehensive diving companion.
- Automatic dive computer syncing
- Quick manual dive logging
- Dive site and shop discovery
- Community alerts and sharing
- Digital certification storage
- Gear maintenance tracking
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Effortless Dive Logging for Passionate Divers Designed for divers who go below the surface more than 10 times a year, from weekend quarry dives to deep trips in the Maldives. Log faster, plan smarter, and keep your dive details and training ready wherever you dive. 1. Simplified Dive Logging - Log a dive in under 30 seconds by entering depth, site, and dive partners. - Import dive files in UDDF, Subsurface XML, or FIT format from your dive computer software or other logging apps. - Back up your logs with UDDF export, a universal format supported by most dive-logging software. 2. Reliable Dive Site and Shop Discovery - Explore 10,000+ dive sites. - Find dives by type, entry point, and skill level. 3. Save Your Favorites - Bookmark must-visit sites like Silfra Fissure and the dive shops divers trust, so your next trip takes less time to plan. 4. Real Reviews from Real Divers - Rate sites and dive shops, leave reviews, and read what other divers say, from Cozumel to local favorites. 5. Streamline Your Dive Management - Keep certifications accessible: store your PADI, SSI, or NAUI cards digitally for offline access, even on remote liveaboard trips. - Track your trends: review maximum depth, SAC rate, and dive counts over 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, or all time. - See your stats at a glance: add the No-Fly and Dive Stats widgets to your Home or Lock Screen, no need to open the app. Upgrade to Pro for more - Wireless dive computer sync: Shearwater, ScubaPro, Suunto, and 15+ other dive computers. No cables, no manual typing. Check compatibility at trycurrents.app/compatibility. - Live sync progress: watch dive computer downloads update live on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. - Comprehensive dive logs exports: Export in CSV and PDF. - Gear kits and service history: Track each piece of gear, create kits, and get reminders for upcoming servicing. - Dive tools: Nitrox MOD Calculator, Nitrox Best Mix Calculator, Weight Calculator, and Unit Conversion, based on your dive logs and established formulas. Learn more: Terms of Service: https://www.trycurrents.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.trycurrents.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Currents at 75% against Dive Log Book's 19%. Currents also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Dive Log Book's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dive Log Book asks for nothing beyond the download.
Currents holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Dive Log Book's written reviews are positive against 75% of Currents's.
Dive Log Book ships an update every 5 months, Currents every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dive Log Book | Currents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (3 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Massimiliano Petrucci | Latisha Besariani Hendra |
Customer experience
Dive Log Book
Currents
In-app purchases
Dive Log Book
No in-app purchases
Currents
- DiverPlus PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
- DiverPlus PRO Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99









