Comparison

Kalank vs Dive Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Kalank

Features
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Kalank is the next-generation dive logbook: record, import, book and share all your underwater activities: scuba diving, snorkeling, freediving... YOUR LOGBOOK, ALWAYS UP TO DATE Log every dive in seconds: location, depth, duration, conditions, gear… Your dives are numbered, organized and available anytime, even offline on the boat. IMPORT FROM YOUR DIVE COMPUTER Connect your dive computer via Bluetooth or import a file: your dives land in your logbook automatically, with all their data. No more manual entry. BOOK YOUR DIVES IN A FEW TAPS Find a dive center, pick your trip, course or gear, and book directly from the app — for yourself or for someone else. CATALOG YOUR SIGHTINGS Fish, turtles, nudibranchs… Record the species you encounter on every dive and build your own underwater encyclopedia. SHARE YOUR ADVENTURES Find your dive buddies, follow their trips and keep your passion alive beyond the water. Whether you're a beginner in training or an experienced diver, Kalank is with you before, during and after every dive. Download Kalank and dive into the adventure.

About

Dive Toolbox

Features
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DiveToolbox — Professional dive planning and gas calculation tools for recreational and technical divers. DECOMPRESSION DIVE PLANNER Plan single-level and multi-level dives using the Bühlmann ZH-L16C algorithm with configurable gradient factors. Get detailed ascent profiles, gas switch schedules, and comprehensive safety analysis including CNS, OTU, gas density, and END monitoring. GAS BLENDING CALCULATOR Step-by-step fill instructions for Nitrox and Trimix blending. Supports partial pressure and continuous flow methods with real-time MOD calculations. MOD / EAD / END CALCULATOR Instantly calculate Maximum Operating Depth, Equivalent Air Depth, and Equivalent Narcotic Depth for any gas mix. GRADIENT FACTORS EXPLORER Visualize how GF Low and GF High affect no-decompression limits and decompression schedules. SAC RATE CALCULATOR Calculate your Surface Air Consumption rate from dive data to improve gas planning accuracy. ROCK BOTTOM CALCULATOR Determine minimum gas reserves for safe ascent, including emergency scenarios with configurable safety margins. SUCCESSIVE DIVE PLANNER Plan repetitive dives accounting for residual nitrogen and helium tissue loading from previous dives. UNIT CONVERSIONS Convert between metric and imperial units for depth, pressure, volume, and temperature. KEY FEATURES • Multi-gas support with automatic deco gas switching • Save and organize dive plans in folders • Save tank presets for quick planning • Share plans via link or QR code • Export plans as PDF • Customizable diver profile (GF, SAC, PPO2, speeds) • Dark and light themes • Available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian Terms of Use: https://divetoolbox.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://divetoolbox.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Kalank4 screens
Dive Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kalank at none against Dive Toolbox's 2. Dive Toolbox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Dive Toolbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Kalank asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalank ships an update every 3 weeks, Dive Toolbox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Kalank versus Dive Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalankDive Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea EspositoOnosia

In-app purchases

None

Kalank

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dive Toolbox

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Kalank free?
Kalank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dive Toolbox free?
Dive Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kalank or Dive Toolbox have ads?
Neither Kalank nor Dive Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalank or Dive Toolbox?
Kalank ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dive Toolbox every 6 days. Most recently, Kalank was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dive Toolbox on October 11, 2026.

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