Comparison

Biofire vs ScubaPlan

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

Head to head
About

Biofire

This app provides on-the-go access to your account and Biofire-related content. It's designed for owners to easily reference information and stay updated throughout their ownership journey.

Highlights
  • On-the-go account access
  • Biofire content library
  • Ownership information
  • Stay updated
  • Customer support access
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Protection without compromise. The Biofire app was designed with owners in mind and works with your Biofire account to access your account on the go, directly on your phone. Explore and take advantage of the library of Biofire related content in the app tailored to both first-time and seasoned owners. Stay up to date with Biofire and easily reference the information you may need throughout your ownership journey. Build the future with us. Need any help? We’re here for you every step of the way. Contact support@biofire.io to connect with our team.

About

ScubaPlan

Plan, log, and manage your dives with this comprehensive tool. Features include dive calculations, gear management, and community sharing. Available on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Dive planning with gas calculations
  • Import dives from computers
  • Gear management
  • Community photo sharing
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Anonymous sign-in
Features
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ScubaPlan – Your diving logbook and community Take your dives to the next level with ScubaPlan, the ultimate app to plan, log and manage your dives in a safe and professional way. Designed by and for divers of all levels, ScubaPlan simplifies your pre-dive preparation by offering precise calculations, smart features, and everything you need to dive with confidence. [On your iPhone] · Edit and share photos and videos of your dives with the ScubaPlan community. · Plan your dives with accurate calculations for Air, Nitrox, or Trimix (MOD, EAD, PPO2...). · Import your dives from dive computers by brands like CRESSI, MARES, SUUNTO, and more. · Manage your gear and create custom gear sets for different types of dives. · Calculate your ideal weight based on body type, experience, and equipment. · Add locations to your dives manually or at the time of planning (no background tracking). · Check current weather conditions for more accurate dive planning. · Sign in with Apple anonymously, without sharing your email or personal data. · Sync your data across Apple devices with end-to-end encryption: only you hold the key. · Suggest or vote for new features directly within the app. [On your Apple Watch Ultra] We’re working on getting the official permission to access depth sensors up to 40 m on Apple Watch Ultra. For now, the app works up to 6 m depth. · Use ScubaPlan as a backup dive computer. · Log your dives with key data like duration, max depth, temperature, and charts. · Monitor your 3-minute safety stop at 5 meters. · Use the built-in compass throughout your dive. · Get planned depth alerts (not available due to sensor restrictions). ScubaPlan is completely free for all divers! Enjoy unlimited dive plans, share your underwater photos in the community, and import your dives from popular dive computers like Cressi — all at no cost. If you find ScubaPlan valuable, you can support its development through voluntary contributions to help us keep it private, independent, and built for divers like you. Privacy Policy: https://www.arturocarreterocalvo.com/scubaplan/scubaplan-privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use: https://www.arturocarreterocalvo.com/scubaplan/scubaplan-terms-en.html

Screenshots

Biofire4 screens
ScubaPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biofire at none against ScubaPlan's 4. Biofire also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.6). ScubaPlan's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. ScubaPlan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Biofire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Biofire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScubaPlan has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biofire ships an update every 2 weeks, ScubaPlan fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Biofire versus ScubaPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiofireScubaPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBiofire Hermes Inc.Arturo Carretero Calvo

Customer experience

Biofire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScubaPlan

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Biofire

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ScubaPlan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly premium subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly premium subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual premium subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Biofire free?
Biofire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScubaPlan free?
ScubaPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Biofire or ScubaPlan?
Biofire is rated higher. Biofire averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScubaPlan averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Biofire or ScubaPlan have ads?
Neither Biofire nor ScubaPlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Biofire or ScubaPlan?
Biofire ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScubaPlan fortnightly. Most recently, Biofire was updated on November 4, 2026 and ScubaPlan on November 4, 2026.

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