Comparison

Dive Converter vs Dive Shearwater

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

Head to head
About

Dive Converter

Easily export your dive logs from Oceanic+ and SSI/mares into the Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF). This app translates dive information accurately and supports importing third-party UDDF files. It also offers features like reverse geocoding for dive locations and surface time calculation.

Highlights
  • Export Oceanic+ and SSI/mares dives to UDDF
  • Reverse geocoding for dive locations
  • Calculate surface time
  • Backup and restore dives
  • Import third-party UDDF files
  • Filter and merge dives
Features
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Dive Converter allows users to retrieve their Oceanic+ and SSI/mares dives and export selected dives in Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF). The app works on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and on macOS. We have taken special care of making sure that all information of your dive that is also supported by UDDF is translated correctly. The generated UDDF files have been tested with multiple dive log programs on iOS and macOS. Features: - support for downloading dives, referenced equipment, user profile, buddy information from Oceanic+ - reverse geocoding of longitude/latitude to also get an address (at least country and region) where your dive took place - calculation of surface time (not contained in Oceanic+ data) - export all information according to latest UDDF standard - backup and restore of all dives in JSON and UDDF format - import of 3rd party UDDF files - filtering of dives by category, time frame, rating, type, and text - merging of dives - deletion of dives (a restore is not possible because Oceanic+ does not allow overwriting of deleted dives) - conversion of DataTrak, TravelTrak, and Logtrak logbooks to UDDF logbooks (UWATEC and ScubaPro dive computers) Please note: You have to have an Oceanic+ account with email/password.

About

Dive Shearwater

This app helps divers log their underwater adventures with an intuitive interface. Track dive sites with interactive maps and automatically capture coordinates. It provides a streamlined experience for organizing dive history and planning future dives.

Highlights
  • Interactive dive maps
  • Automatic dive site coordinate capture
  • Streamlined user experience
  • Organized dive history
  • Gear setup refinement
  • Future dive planning tools
Features
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The world is your dive log. Built for simplicity and reliability, Dive Shearwater gives you the tools you need now and the foundation for even more powerful features in the future. More than just another dive log - With an improved user flow and streamlined experience, Dive Shearwater feels intuitive and easy to use. Keep your records organized and focus on the details that matter most to every diver. Track your adventures - Use the interactive dive maps to build your own personal guide of the places you’ve explored. Automatically capture dive site coordinates with the new Swift GPS transmitter on any air integrated Shearwater computer. Whether you're marking new dive sites, refining your gear setup, or simply keeping your dive history pristine, Dive Shearwater delivers a seamless, intuitive experience tailored for divers of all skill levels who value precision and adventure. Together, Shearwater dive computers and the Dive Shearwater app form a complete ecosystem—delivering precision in the water and clarity on land. Dive Shearwater builds on our core principles of being powerful, simple and reliable, while giving you the dive tools you need to track, reflect, and plan your next adventure with confidence.

Screenshots

Dive Converter4 screens
Dive Shearwater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dive Converter at 67% against Dive Shearwater's 8%. Dive Converter also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.2). Dive Shearwater's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Dive Shearwater is free to download; Dive Converter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dive Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dive Converter's written reviews are positive against 8% of Dive Shearwater's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Converter ships an update every 2 months, Dive Shearwater monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dive Converter versus Dive Shearwater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive ConverterDive Shearwater
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better2.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better8.2% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB107 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarsten HeineltShearwater Research

Customer experience

Dive Converter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Dive Shearwater

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive8.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative83.6%

In-app purchases

None

Dive Converter

No in-app purchases

None

Dive Shearwater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dive Converter free?
Dive Converter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dive Shearwater free?
Dive Shearwater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dive Converter or Dive Shearwater?
Dive Converter is rated higher. Dive Converter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dive Shearwater averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Dive Converter or Dive Shearwater have ads?
Neither Dive Converter nor Dive Shearwater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Converter or Dive Shearwater?
Dive Converter ships an update every 2 months, and Dive Shearwater monthly. Most recently, Dive Converter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dive Shearwater on November 5, 2026.

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