Comparison

nDeco vs Scuba

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

Head to head
About

nDeco

Plan multi-segment dives with ease using U.S. Navy and Bühlmann decompression models. Get instant dive information, depth limit guidance, and surface interval recommendations for safe underwater adventures.

Highlights
  • Multi-segment dive planning
  • U.S. Navy & Bühlmann decompression models
  • Depth limit guidance
  • Instant dive information
  • Surface interval recommendations
  • Metric/imperial unit flexibility
Features
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WHAT MAKES nDeco UNIQUE? * Simple and easy Dive Planning: Calculate multi-segment dive profiles * Safety First Approach: Built on U.S. Navy Diving Manual and Bühlmann ZH-L16 decompression models * Easy-to-Use Interface: Plan complex dives with just a few taps * Dynamic dive information * Easy to simulate multi segments dive scenarios KEY FEATURES: * Depth Limit Guidance: Safely plan dives from shallow reefs to deeper explorations * Multi-Segment Dive Planning: Create detailed dive profiles with multiple depth segments * Instant Dive Information: See total dive time, descent/ascent times, and surface intervals * Unit Flexibility: Switch between metric (meters) and imperial (feet) with one tap * Surface Interval Recommendations: Ensures safe intervals between multiple daily dives DESIGNED FOR DIVERS BY DIVERS for the recreational diver- nDeco provides the tools you need to plan safe, enjoyable underwater adventures. SAFETY DISCLAIMER: * Calibrated for sea-level, salt water diving * Designed for compressed air (21% oxygen) * Always dive within your training and certification limits DIVE SAFE. DIVE SMART. DIVE nDeco!

About

Scuba

Features
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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.

Screenshots

nDeco4 screens
Scuba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scuba at 5.0 against nDeco's 2.0. Scuba also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scuba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
nDeco versus Scuba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternDecoScuba
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEyal VardiScuba-Cast LLC

In-app purchases

None

nDeco

No in-app purchases

None

Scuba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nDeco free?
nDeco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scuba free?
Scuba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, nDeco or Scuba?
Scuba is rated higher. nDeco averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scuba averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do nDeco or Scuba have ads?
Neither nDeco nor Scuba shows ads.

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