Currents vs Global Dive Sphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Currents
Log your dives effortlessly with automatic syncing from popular dive computers or quick manual entry. Discover over 5,000 dive sites and verified shops, and connect with a community for real-time safety alerts and shared experiences. Keep your certifications handy and manage gear maintenance with this comprehensive diving companion.
- Automatic dive computer syncing
- Quick manual dive logging
- Dive site and shop discovery
- Community alerts and sharing
- Digital certification storage
- Gear maintenance tracking
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Effortless Dive Logging for Passionate Divers Designed for divers who go below the surface more than 10 times a year, from weekend quarry dives to deep trips in the Maldives. Log faster, plan smarter, and keep your dive details and training ready wherever you dive. 1. Simplified Dive Logging - Log a dive in under 30 seconds by entering depth, site, and dive partners. - Import dive files in UDDF, Subsurface XML, or FIT format from your dive computer software or other logging apps. - Back up your logs with UDDF export, a universal format supported by most dive-logging software. 2. Reliable Dive Site and Shop Discovery - Explore 10,000+ dive sites. - Find dives by type, entry point, and skill level. 3. Save Your Favorites - Bookmark must-visit sites like Silfra Fissure and the dive shops divers trust, so your next trip takes less time to plan. 4. Real Reviews from Real Divers - Rate sites and dive shops, leave reviews, and read what other divers say, from Cozumel to local favorites. 5. Streamline Your Dive Management - Keep certifications accessible: store your PADI, SSI, or NAUI cards digitally for offline access, even on remote liveaboard trips. - Track your trends: review maximum depth, SAC rate, and dive counts over 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, or all time. - See your stats at a glance: add the No-Fly and Dive Stats widgets to your Home or Lock Screen, no need to open the app. Upgrade to Pro for more - Wireless dive computer sync: Shearwater, ScubaPro, Suunto, and 15+ other dive computers. No cables, no manual typing. Check compatibility at trycurrents.app/compatibility. - Live sync progress: watch dive computer downloads update live on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. - Comprehensive dive logs exports: Export in CSV and PDF. - Gear kits and service history: Track each piece of gear, create kits, and get reminders for upcoming servicing. - Dive tools: Nitrox MOD Calculator, Nitrox Best Mix Calculator, Weight Calculator, and Unit Conversion, based on your dive logs and established formulas. Learn more: Terms of Service: https://www.trycurrents.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.trycurrents.app/privacy-policy
Global Dive Sphere
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The Global Dive Sphere app brings you closer to diving and the community. Be inspired by other divers, find new dive sites around the world or network with the community. The Global Dive Sphere app brings you closer to diving and the unique community. Be inspired by other divers, find new dive sites around the world or connect with the community. In the feed, you can see posts from other divers and your friends. You can also easily publish your own posts. On the map, you can discover new dive sites, schools, shops and other divers. In the chat, you have the opportunity to get in touch with your friends and other divers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global Dive Sphere at none against Currents's 3. Global Dive Sphere also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). Currents's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Global Dive Sphere asks for nothing beyond the download.
Currents ships an update every 5 days, Global Dive Sphere weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Currents | Global Dive Sphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Latisha Besariani Hendra | GlobalDiveSphere AG |
In-app purchases
Currents
- DiverPlus PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
- DiverPlus PRO Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99
Global Dive Sphere
No in-app purchases









