Dive Converter vs Scuba
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Scuba
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Scuba-Cast helps divers explore estimated dive conditions around Cozumel using marine forecasts, reef intelligence, port status updates, and diver-submitted reports. Whether planning a shore dive, boat trip, training dive, or advanced drift dive, Scuba-Cast combines forecast models and real-world diver feedback into a single easy-to-use platform. FEATURES • Real-time marine conditions • Official and forecast-based port status updates • Reef-specific dive condition estimates • Diver-submitted visibility and current reports • Interactive Cozumel dive map • Dive logging and reef condition tracking • Water temperature, wind, and wave forecasts • Community reef reports from divers, pros, and operators • Zone-based reef scoring and conditions • Premium advanced marine forecasting tools SCUBA-CAST INCLUDES • Current wind and wave forecasts • Reef condition estimates • Dive score indicators • Diver visibility reports • Marine weather summaries • Port closure risk guidance • Dive site exploration tools • Dive logbook tools • Cozumel reef intelligence IMPORTANT NOTICE Scuba-Cast provides estimated and user-submitted informational data only. Conditions may change rapidly and may be inaccurate, delayed, or incomplete. Scuba-Cast is not a safety authority and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for dive decisions. Always follow the guidance of your dive operator, instructor, captain, divemaster, or local authorities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scuba at Free against Dive Converter's $1.99. Scuba also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Dive Converter's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On 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
Scuba is free to download; Dive Converter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scuba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dive Converter has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Dive Converter | Scuba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carsten Heinelt | Scuba-Cast LLC |
In-app purchases
Dive Converter
No in-app purchases
Scuba
No in-app purchases









