DiveGenius vs Fairward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiveGenius
Get real-time dive conditions directly on your lock screen. Check visibility, surf size, water temperature, and local notes before you go diving. Make informed decisions about your dive day with quick, glanceable information.
- Lock screen widgets
- Live dive reports
- Visibility updates
- Surf size information
- Water temperature
- Local dive spot notes
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Tired of pulling up three different apps just to see if today’s good for diving? This puts everything you care about right on your lock screen. - Lock screen widgets with live dive reports - Visibility updates so you know if the water’s clear - Surf size so you’re not surprised by big sets - Current water temps for that first splash - Local notes from the spots you actually dive No more guessing when you’re packing gear. Just glance at your phone and know if it’s a kelp forest day or a stay on land day. It’s simple, quick, and built for divers who actually get in the water. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Fairward
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Find your next great day out. Fairward shows you what to see, eat, and do nearby, based on today’s weather. Rediscover your own city or explore somewhere new, with local suggestions and a forecast you can explore hour by hour. GET A FEEL FOR THE DAY Check current conditions, explore hourly temperatures, and see the outlook for the next three days. Slide across the weather chart to find a time that works for you. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEARBY Browse See, Eat, and Do for museums, restaurants, parks, beaches, and other local places. Weather helps inform the suggestions. You decide what sounds good. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK Tap a suggestion for more about the place and its weather context. Open its Apple Maps listing, visit its website when available, or get directions when you’re ready to go. KEEP YOUR CITIES CLOSE Use your current location or search for a city yourself. Save cities to check again, whether they’re home, a weekend destination, or somewhere you’re curious about. No account required. Location access is optional. Suggestions are a starting point. Check venue hours, availability, and local conditions before heading out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fairward at none against DiveGenius's 5. Fairward also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DiveGenius sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Fairward asks for nothing beyond the download.
DiveGenius ships an update weekly, Fairward daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiveGenius | Fairward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 313 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brett Roeloffs | JOHN MILLY |
In-app purchases
DiveGenius
- DiveGenius Pro$4.997 Days
- DiveGenius Pro$5.991 Month
- DiveGenius Pro$8.991 Month
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- DiveGenius Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
- Wallpaper Pack$4.99
Fairward
No in-app purchases







