Comparison

Asian Diver vs Dive Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Asian Diver

This app offers in-depth articles and features for diving enthusiasts, covering ocean preservation, safety, and marine life. It provides profiles of industry leaders and guides for certified divers.

Highlights
  • Articles by underwater journalists
  • Focus on ocean appreciation and preservation
  • Diving safety information
  • Profiles of industry leaders
  • Guides for certified divers
  • Content for novice and experienced divers
Features
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By Divers, For Divers" With articles drawn from the world's best underwater journalists, photographers and academics specializing in Asia, Asian Diver was created for the serious diver with a passion for understanding, appreciating and preserving the natural beauty of our oceans. For novices seeking to take on more of the deep blue, we showcase profiles of the prominent movers and shakers of the industry, increase awareness in diving safety, get up close with the peculiar "natives" of the reefs and highlight things to do once you are certified. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $4.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Dive Toolbox

Features
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DiveToolbox — Professional dive planning and gas calculation tools for recreational and technical divers. DECOMPRESSION DIVE PLANNER Plan single-level and multi-level dives using the Bühlmann ZH-L16C algorithm with configurable gradient factors. Get detailed ascent profiles, gas switch schedules, and comprehensive safety analysis including CNS, OTU, gas density, and END monitoring. GAS BLENDING CALCULATOR Step-by-step fill instructions for Nitrox and Trimix blending. Supports partial pressure and continuous flow methods with real-time MOD calculations. MOD / EAD / END CALCULATOR Instantly calculate Maximum Operating Depth, Equivalent Air Depth, and Equivalent Narcotic Depth for any gas mix. GRADIENT FACTORS EXPLORER Visualize how GF Low and GF High affect no-decompression limits and decompression schedules. SAC RATE CALCULATOR Calculate your Surface Air Consumption rate from dive data to improve gas planning accuracy. ROCK BOTTOM CALCULATOR Determine minimum gas reserves for safe ascent, including emergency scenarios with configurable safety margins. SUCCESSIVE DIVE PLANNER Plan repetitive dives accounting for residual nitrogen and helium tissue loading from previous dives. UNIT CONVERSIONS Convert between metric and imperial units for depth, pressure, volume, and temperature. KEY FEATURES • Multi-gas support with automatic deco gas switching • Save and organize dive plans in folders • Save tank presets for quick planning • Share plans via link or QR code • Export plans as PDF • Customizable diver profile (GF, SAC, PPO2, speeds) • Dark and light themes • Available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian Terms of Use: https://divetoolbox.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://divetoolbox.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Asian Diver4 screens
Dive Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dive Toolbox at every 6 days against Asian Diver's every 8 months. Asian Diver's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Asian Diver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Dive Toolbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asian Diver ships an update every 8 months, Dive Toolbox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Asian Diver versus Dive Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsian DiverDive Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Onosia

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Asian Diver

Subscriptions1
  • Asian Diver$4.991 Year
One-time10
  • Asian Diver$1.99
  • Issue 4 2018$1.99
  • Asian Diver Issue 2 - 2013$2.99
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  • Asian Diver - Issue 03 2013$2.99
  • Asian Diver - Issue 01 2014$2.99
  • Asian Diver - Issue 03 2014$2.99
  • Asian Diver Issue 04 2014$2.99
  • Asian Diver Issue 06, 2014$2.99
  • Asian Diver Issue 01, 2015$2.99
  • Asian Diver Issue 01 2016$2.99
2 purchases

Dive Toolbox

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Asian Diver free?
Asian Diver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dive Toolbox free?
Dive Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Asian Diver or Dive Toolbox have ads?
Neither Asian Diver nor Dive Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Asian Diver or Dive Toolbox?
Asian Diver ships an update every 8 months, and Dive Toolbox every 6 days. Most recently, Asian Diver was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dive Toolbox on October 11, 2026.

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