CCRtools vs CCR Junk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCRtools
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CCRtools is application for closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) divers. CCRtools helps you prepare for dives safely with checklists, gas blending calculations, O₂ sensor tracking, and standard diving calculators. Checklists can be downloaded, created or modified and can contain checks, values to enter and timers. The sensor log supports up to five O₂ sensors displaying the trend of linearity.
CCR Junk
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CCRtools at Free against CCR Junk's $8.99. CCR Junk's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On 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
CCRtools is free to download; CCR Junk costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CCRtools ships an update fortnightly, CCR Junk every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCRtools | CCR Junk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kai-Uwe Sattler | Rogier Visser |
In-app purchases
CCRtools
No in-app purchases
CCR Junk
No in-app purchases








