Comparison

CCRtools vs ToolsX

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

ToolsX

Features
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ToolsX is the gas calculator for technical and recreational diving: plan the right mix, check safety limits and get the exact blending recipe, all in one beautifully designed app. GAS PLANNER • Automatic nitrox or trimix recommendation from depth and max ppO2 • Live MOD, END, ppO2 at depth and gas density • Density warnings (5.2 and 6 g/L thresholds) and mix depth ceiling • Manual trimix analysis with free O2/He input and "oxygen is narcotic" option MIX RECIPE • Enter your starting and target mix: the app computes the exact helium, oxygen and air additions • Fill sequence picked automatically from all 6 permutations to minimize the transient ppO2 peak • Step-by-step breakdown with tank pressure and ppO2 after every addition BLEND STUDIO • Direct partial-pressure trimix blender • Step blending mode (add He, O2, air) with final mix and ppO2 peaks • Manual sequence override when you need it PRESETS • Save and recall complete gas, tank and blending setups • Metric (m, bar, L) or imperial (ft, psi, ft³) units with automatic conversion Italian and English interface, instant calculations as you type, Liquid Glass design built for iOS 26. Note: ToolsX is a planning aid. It does not replace technical training, gas analysis procedures or your dive computer. Always dive within the limits of your certification.

Screenshots

CCRtools4 screens
ToolsX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ToolsX at every 3 days against CCRtools's fortnightly. CCRtools's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCRtools ships an update fortnightly, ToolsX every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CCRtools versus ToolsX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCRtoolsToolsX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKai-Uwe SattlerMATTEO GARZULANO

In-app purchases

None

CCRtools

No in-app purchases

None

ToolsX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCRtools free?
CCRtools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToolsX free?
ToolsX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CCRtools or ToolsX have ads?
Neither CCRtools nor ToolsX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCRtools or ToolsX?
CCRtools ships an update fortnightly, and ToolsX every 3 days. Most recently, CCRtools was updated on October 12, 2026 and ToolsX on October 5, 2026.

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