Comparison

CCRtools 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

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.

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

CCRtools4 screens
CCR Junk4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCRtools ships an update fortnightly, CCR Junk every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CCRtools versus CCR Junk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCRtoolsCCR Junk
PriceFree — better$8.99
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKai-Uwe SattlerRogier Visser

In-app purchases

None

CCRtools

No in-app purchases

None

CCR Junk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCRtools free?
CCRtools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CCR Junk free?
CCR Junk costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CCRtools or CCR Junk have ads?
Neither CCRtools nor CCR Junk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCRtools or CCR Junk?
CCRtools ships an update fortnightly, and CCR Junk every 6 days. Most recently, CCRtools was updated on September 26, 2026 and CCR Junk on September 12, 2026.

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