Comparison

Scuba Gas Calculator vs DiveCore

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

Head to head
About

Scuba Gas Calculator

Features
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With this app, you have all the formulas you need for your gas calculations and more at your fingertips. For your Nitrox dives, you can perform calculations such as Best Mix, MOD, and EAD. For Trimix, you can calculate not only Best Mix but also END and MBD. Additionally, the app includes calculations for aspects such as consumption, including SAC/RMV, Max Dive Time, and Minimum Gas. All these formulas and calculations come with detailed explanations of how they are performed, making it ideal for testing and updating your knowledge. For blending gas mixtures, the app features an advanced blender that allows you to create both Nitrox and Trimix mixtures using partial filling. You can also select the top-up gas mixture. Moreover, you can perform Top-Up and Transfer calculations. In short, this app has everything you could possibly need for your calculations. Missing something? Let us know, and we’ll add it!

About

DiveCore

This app transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer, offering real-time decompression data, freediving modes, and estimated dive routes. It features AI-powered dive analysis and a detailed logbook, syncing seamlessly with its iPhone companion app for post-dive review and planning.

Highlights
  • Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression model
  • Freediving modes (CWT, STA, DYN)
  • Estimated dive route with GPS fixes
  • Live Activity no-fly timer
  • On-device AI dive analysis
  • iCloud synchronized dive log
  • Underwater photo color correction
Features
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DiveCore — Dive Computer for Apple Watch Ultra DiveCore uses your Apple Watch Ultra's depth sensor, compass, and accelerometer to show your dive on your wrist. It syncs with the iPhone companion app and uses on-device AI to help you review your dives. [ Core Features ] Dive Computer (Apple Watch Ultra) - Bühlmann ZHL-16C with adjustable Gradient Factors - Real-time 16-tissue compartment decompression model - No-decompression limit (NDL) and decompression ceiling - Automatic safety stop countdown (3 min @ 3-6 m, credited with shallow deco stop time) - Ascent rate alarm + haptic warnings - PPO2 oxygen limit alarm - Auto water lock - HealthKit workout session integration - 30Hz smooth digital compass Freediving Mode - Depth disciplines (CWT / CWTB / FIM), static apnea (STA), dynamic apnea (DYN / DNF) - Automatic dive detection for depth, manual timer with lap entry for pool disciplines - Dive count, max depth, surface interval, heart rate, and a per-session log - A session spans many dives: surfacing starts the rest timer, and you end the session yourself - Freedive mode runs no decompression model and no gas or NDL alarms - It cannot detect shallow-water blackout. Never freedive alone, and always dive with direct, trained supervision Estimated Dive Route - Surface GPS at entry and exit; underwater path estimated from compass, motion and depth, then drift-corrected with the exit fix - 3D route view on iPhone with insights (speed, activity, pattern, current drift) This is not real underwater GPS tracking. It is a sensor-fusion estimate based on the diver's magnetic heading and motion, with both endpoints corrected by surface GPS fixes. No-Fly Timer (Live Activity) - DAN/UHMS guideline tiers (12h single no-deco / 18h repetitive or multi-day / 24h decompression), never shortened by a later dive - Lock-screen + Dynamic Island countdown AI Analysis (XAI — Explainable) - 100% on-device, no external API calls - Dive score (0-100) with itemized breakdown, stress zones and personal baseline Dive Log + Share - iCloud automatic sync across devices - Logs water temp, gas mix, algorithm, no-fly time; SAC and end pressure are estimated - Infographic share card; entry/exit points open in Apple Maps DiveCore Studio (Photo Editor) - Underwater color correction, depth-based red channel restoration, AI dehaze - Dive log watermark Watch Display Customization - Technical bottom bar (incl. heading), Minimal card slots and MAX ring field iPhone Companion - Detailed dive log with depth profile chart - PADI RDP dive planner, AI report, dive site location, statistics, iCloud backup [ Required Hardware ] - Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation or later) - iPhone with iOS 18+ - iCloud account + Apple Sign-In [ Accessibility ] - VoiceOver support and Dynamic Type - 14 languages [ Subscription Terms ] - DiveCore Pro (choose one; all unlock the full feature set): - Yearly: $29.99/year (KRW 44,000) - includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers - Monthly: $4.99/month (KRW 7,700) - no free trial - 1-Day Pass: $2.99 (KRW 3,300) - 24-hour access, non-renewing (does not auto-renew) - Prices may vary by storefront and currency. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Yearly and Monthly auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - If not cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends, you will be charged automatically - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's App Store account settings - Terms of Use (EULA): https://furyus.dev/terms - Privacy Policy: https://furyus.dev/privacy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DiveCore is a supplementary tool for trained, certified divers. It is not a replacement for proper training, dive tables, or a backup dive computer. Always dive within the limits of your training and certification, follow your primary dive computer, and carry a redundant device. Diving carries inherent risks, including serious injury or death.

Screenshots

Scuba Gas Calculator4 screens
DiveCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DiveCore at Free against Scuba Gas Calculator's $3.99. DiveCore also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Scuba Gas Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 18.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DiveCore is free to download; Scuba Gas Calculator costs $3.99 up front. DiveCore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scuba Gas Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scuba Gas Calculator ships an update fortnightly, DiveCore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Scuba Gas Calculator versus DiveCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScuba Gas CalculatorDiveCore
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPeter KluitmansJuseong Kim

In-app purchases

None

Scuba Gas Calculator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DiveCore

Subscriptions2
  • DiveCore Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DiveCore Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DiveCore Pro 1-Day Pass$2.99

Questions

Is Scuba Gas Calculator free?
Scuba Gas Calculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiveCore free?
DiveCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scuba Gas Calculator or DiveCore have ads?
Neither Scuba Gas Calculator nor DiveCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scuba Gas Calculator or DiveCore?
Scuba Gas Calculator ships an update fortnightly, and DiveCore every 4 days. Most recently, Scuba Gas Calculator was updated on October 30, 2026 and DiveCore on November 7, 2026.

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