Comparison

Currents vs RuntimeX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic dive computer syncing
  • Quick manual dive logging
  • Dive site and shop discovery
  • Community alerts and sharing
  • Digital certification storage
  • Gear maintenance tracking
Features
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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

About

RuntimeX

Features
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RuntimeX is a dive planner designed for advanced recreational and technical divers who want to create and manage dive plans in a simple, fast and reliable way. It supports Open Circuit Multi-Gas and Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) dives, allowing you to plan complex profiles with gas switches, multiple setpoints and detailed decompression. RuntimeX integrates the Bühlmann ZHL-16C and VPM decompression algorithms, letting you analyze different decompression strategies and generate complete runtimes for every dive. Key Features • Open Circuit Multi-Gas dive planning • CCR support with setpoint management • Bühlmann ZHL-16C and VPM algorithms • Automatic decompression calculation • Nitrox, Trimix and Oxygen support • Gas switch management during the dive • Detailed runtime analysis • Dive profile visualization • Save and edit dive plans • Quick duplication of existing plans • Intuitive interface optimized for field use Designed for technical diving Whether you're planning a simple recreational dive or a complex technical dive with Trimix and accelerated decompression, RuntimeX helps you organize your plan in seconds. The app is designed to provide quick access to essential information, with a clean interface focused on planning. Disclaimer RuntimeX is a dive planning tool. All generated plans must be reviewed and validated by the user before use. The user is solely responsible for the correct execution of the dive and for compliance with all applicable safety procedures.

Screenshots

Currents4 screens
RuntimeX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RuntimeX at none against Currents's 3. RuntimeX also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Currents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RuntimeX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Currents ships an update every 5 days, RuntimeX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Currents versus RuntimeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrentsRuntimeX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.126.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLatisha Besariani HendraMATTEO GARZULANO

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Currents

Subscriptions2
  • DiverPlus PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DiverPlus PRO Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
None

RuntimeX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Currents free?
Currents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuntimeX free?
RuntimeX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Currents or RuntimeX have ads?
Neither Currents nor RuntimeX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Currents or RuntimeX?
Currents ships an update every 5 days, and RuntimeX every 2 days. Most recently, Currents was updated on October 9, 2026 and RuntimeX on October 7, 2026.

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