Comparison

Nitrox Buddy vs Dive Check List

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

Head to head
About

Nitrox Buddy

This application serves as a straightforward calculator for nitrox and enriched air divers. It quickly computes essential dive data such as Maximum Operating Depth (MOD), Equivalent Air Depth (EAD), Best Mix, and Partial Pressure of Oxygen (PPO2). It supports both imperial and metric units and offers a companion watch app for on-the-go calculations.

Highlights
  • Calculate MOD, EAD, Best Mix, PPO2
  • Imperial and metric unit support
  • Sea and fresh water options
  • Selectable max oxygen content
  • Selectable max partial pressure
  • Companion watch app
Features
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Nitrox Buddy is a no-frills calculator app for nitrox/enriched air divers - use it to quickly calculate the most important data for your dive: Maximum Operating Depth/MOD, Equivalent Air Depth/EAD, Best Mix and PPO2. The app works with imperial or metric measurements, sea or fresh water, and allows you to select the maximum oxygen content and partial pressure. A companion watch app puts lets you perform all these calculations on your wrist.

About

Dive Check List

Features
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Create lists of dive gear required for different types of dives. Using a checklist will ensure you have the gear you need before heading to a dive site or a dive vacation.

Screenshots

Nitrox Buddy4 screens
Dive Check List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dive Check List at none against Nitrox Buddy's 1. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Nitrox Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dive Check List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nitrox Buddy versus Dive Check List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNitrox BuddyDive Check List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (489 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings489 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGereon SteffensKenneth Donahue

Bugs and requests

Nitrox Buddy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • iPad icon is ugly
  • MOD limit of 50% O2 despite 100% O2 setting (resolved)
  • MOD limit of 40% O2 (older version)
  • Does not work with older iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add MOD 1.5 option
  • Allow MOD calculation up to 100% O2 and indicate max exposure duration
  • Change color for inappropriate mixes (e.g., 50% at 40m)
  • Support older iOS versions (5 & 6)

Dive Check List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nitrox Buddy

One-time1
  • Tip$0.99
None

Dive Check List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nitrox Buddy free?
Nitrox Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dive Check List free?
Dive Check List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nitrox Buddy or Dive Check List have ads?
Neither Nitrox Buddy nor Dive Check List shows ads.

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