Comparison

ZDive vs CCR Junk

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

Head to head
About

ZDive

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a professional dive companion, offering real-time tracking, decompression algorithms, and advanced analytics. Plan your dives, optimize gas mixtures, and manage your diver profile with comprehensive tools for both recreational and technical diving.

Highlights
  • Real-time dive tracking
  • Decompression algorithms
  • Dive planning suite
  • Breathing trainer
  • Live Activities & Widgets
  • CloudKit backup and sync
Features
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ZDive transforms your Apple Watch into a smart dive companion with comprehensive iOS analytics. Whether you're snorkeling in tropical waters or logging recreational scuba dives, ZDive provides the tools you need for safe and memorable underwater adventures. APPLE WATCH — YOUR DIVE COMPANION Real-time dive tracking with automatic water submersion detection on Apple Watch Ultra (manual controls on other models) Rich sensor integration: depth, temperature, heart rate, compass, ambient pressure Scuba and snorkeling modes with Digital Crown navigation Industry-standard Bühlmann ZH-L16C decompression algorithm — the same model used by leading dive computers Real-time NDL calculations and safety stop monitoring Dive simulation mode: practice with realistic training scenarios Crash-safe recording: in-progress dives are checkpointed and automatically recovered GPS route tracking with breadcrumb trails Altitude diving support with automatic calibration Note: due to Apple's current API restrictions, live depth readings on Apple Watch are limited to about 6 meters. Deeper dives recorded with Apple's Depth app can be imported via HealthKit for full analysis. iOS APP — ADVANCED ANALYTICS & PLANNING Beautiful dive trends dashboard with period comparisons and personal records Interactive dive profile charts and sensor data visualization Diver profile with certifications and emergency contacts Import historical dives from Apple Health — duplicates are detected automatically Export dives in JSON and UDDF formats for other dive log software COMPREHENSIVE DIVE PLANNING SUITE Multi-Day Trip Planner with surface interval calculations Gas Planning Calculator: SAC rates, Nitrox optimizer, and a Trimix reference calculator Equipment Packing Lists with pre-built templates No-Decompression Planner with altitude compensation Interactive Decompression Tables: Bühlmann and PADI RDP PROFESSIONAL BREATHING TRAINER 10 breathing techniques: box breathing, 4-7-8, diaphragmatic Freediving-specific CO2 and O2 tolerance tables Wim Hof Method and tactical breathing patterns LIVE ACTIVITIES & WIDGETS Real-time tissue loading on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island No-fly time countdowns with maximum altitude restrictions Surface interval tracking between dives SAFETY & RELIABILITY 16-compartment tissue tracking with 6 conservatism levels Configurable safety stops (3–6 m depth, 3–7 minutes) Ascent rate monitoring with visual and haptic warnings Sensor data validation to filter spikes and false readings Automatic CloudKit backup and sync across devices Offline functionality with background synchronization SEAMLESS DATA MANAGEMENT Fast Watch-to-iPhone sync with optimized compression HealthKit integration for comprehensive health tracking Manual and automatic sync options with bulk import/export Try it instantly with a built-in demo dive — no gear required MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, French, Hindi, Bengali SUPPORTED DEVICES Apple Watch running watchOS 10.6 or later (Series 6 and later, SE, and Ultra) Apple Watch Ultra recommended: automatic submersion detection and enhanced diving sensors iPhone with iOS 17.6 or later, full iPad support for planning and analysis ZDive is free to use and supported by ads. Whether you're exploring coral reefs on a snorkel or logging recreational scuba dives, ZDive provides professional-grade planning and analysis tools in an intuitive interface. Note: ZDive is intended for recreational use as a dive companion and tracker, not as a certified dive computer. Always dive with certified diving equipment and follow proper safety protocols. Never rely solely on consumer devices for critical diving decisions. Join ZDive to enhance your underwater adventures. Dive deeper, plan smarter, and explore safely with ZDive.

About

CCR Junk

Features
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CCR Junk is the decompression planner built specifically for rebreather divers. No tab-switching, no buried menus, no nonsense. Just one powerful screen with every variable you need to plan your dive. Created by CCR divers who were tired of clunky interfaces and planners that treat rebreathers as an afterthought, CCR Junk puts closed-circuit diving first. Plan any CCR dive From recreational rebreather dives to complex cave penetrations with multiple bailout scenarios — CCR Junk handles it all. Multi-level profiles, extended ranges, whatever your dive demands. Algorithms you trust Choose between Bühlmann ZHL-16C with configurable gradient factors or VPM-B. Switch between them instantly to compare profiles and pick your preferred conservatism. True CCR planning Full setpoint management throughout your dive. Track your scrubber time and know exactly where you stand. Plan with the variables that actually matter for rebreather diving. Breathe easy Real-time gas density calculations for every phase of your dive. Know exactly when you're approaching the recommended limits and plan your diluent choice accordingly. Because work of breathing matters. Bailout planning that works Plan realistic bailout scenarios for cave and overhead environments. Configure multiple bailout gases, see your gas requirements, and know you have a solid plan B. Works anywhere No internet required. Plan your dives on the boat, at the dive site, or in the middle of nowhere. Your dive data stays on your device. One screen philosophy Everything visible, everything accessible. Adjust a parameter and instantly see how it affects your profile. No switching between pages, no lost context. This is CCR dive planning the way it should be.

Screenshots

ZDive4 screens
CCR Junk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZDive at Free against CCR Junk's $8.99. CCR Junk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

ZDive is free to download; CCR Junk costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZDive ships an update every 4 days, CCR Junk every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZDive versus CCR Junk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZDiveCCR Junk
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZYORK SOFTWARE LLCRogier Visser

In-app purchases

None

ZDive

No in-app purchases

None

CCR Junk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZDive free?
ZDive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CCR Junk free?
CCR Junk costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZDive or CCR Junk have ads?
Neither ZDive nor CCR Junk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZDive or CCR Junk?
ZDive ships an update every 4 days, and CCR Junk every 6 days. Most recently, ZDive was updated on October 11, 2026 and CCR Junk on October 26, 2026.

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